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Student Government Association (SGA) President Matthew Kammerer and SGA Secretary Britnney McKinnon review a meeting agenda.
animal field. Last summer, Kammerer landed an internship with BuySellAds.com, an online advertising company based in Boston, and because of his exemplary performance, he has a job lined up at the company when he graduates in May. “I am excited to have the chance to go right into the marketing field and see where it takes me,” he said. When it comes to plans for the future, senior CJ CYPRESS is not afraid to set the bar high. “I am thinking about starting a business to gain some experience, and then I want to earn my MBA and go to law school,” said Cypress regarding his future career plans. “I want to go into corporate law and then become a
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college professor—maybe even at YHC.” According to Cypress, who is from Atlanta, the multi-faceted business and public policy degree has prepared him to achieve these lofty goals. “I chose this major because it will open many doors for me after I leave Young Harris. It doesn’t limit me to a few career choices, but instead gives me the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a number of opportunities,” he explained. “I have learned that to be a good business person, you must know how the government’s policies affect you and vice versa.” Cypress is already getting a taste of government as a senior senator in YHC’s SGA. He also plays intramural sports, participates in Greek life and plays the drums for his band, The Visualizers.
He looks to the program’s distinguished faculty to prepare him for life after YHC. “I have learned from my professors that the most valuable lessons learned in school do not come from textbooks, but rather from general class discussion and teaching that incorporates real-world application,” Cypress said. He will soon get the chance to apply what he has learned. Cypress plans to complete a public policy-based internship before graduation. “It is part of our curriculum, and it is a good way to figure out what we really want to do—or not do—with our lives,” he said.
BRITTANY MCKINNON is still deciding what the future will hold for her. She knows that versatility is crucial to succeed and believes her studies at Young Harris College have allowed her to become a well-rounded leader. “I am interested in both business and public policy and wanted to be able to work in either field. This unique degree will allow me to do that,” said the senior from Murphy, N.C., who hopes to become either a legislative aid or business executive assistant. McKinnon feels that the dedicated YHC faculty has helped prepare her for future endeavors by providing guidance inside and outside the classroom.