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Oh, the Places They’re Going!

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Oh, the Places They’re Going!

Graduates of the Class of 2024 are spread far and wide, each stepping into their next phase with optimism, intellect and a skill set honed by their Bucknell experience. This group gives just a glimpse of the breadth of experiences new grads are having as they make their first marks on the world.

Amber Cutler ’24

The psychology major and English — creative writing minor is pursuing an MFA in creative writing at the University of Nevada, Reno.

“Before Bucknell, when I told people I wanted to be a writer, I’d hear that I should pursue a ‘real job.’ The Bucknell Community College Scholars Program gave me access to resources that enabled me to pursue my creative endeavors and manifest my dreams. I found a nurturing environment within Bucknell’s English — creative writing department, and interning with Bucknell’s literary journal, West Branch, gave me valuable practical publishing experience.”

Taylor LaMantia ’24

The computer engineering and management for engineers double-major is now a software engineer for Netflix in Los Angeles.

“Thanks to my electrical & computer engineering design courses, I was prepared for the technical challenges of the Netflix interview process. It’s clear that Bucknell has prepared me for reaching my career goals.”

Emma Lamberti ’24

The music education major is pursuing a master’s of music education at Indiana University Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music.

“From conducting the Bucknell University Choir, to being the student manager of the handbells, to engaging in the Voice Lab and directing the acapella group Two Past Midnight, my Bucknell experiences have been instrumental in shaping me into the musician I am today.”

Keri Gilligan ’24

The business analytics major is a business technology analyst for Deloitte’s government & public services consulting practice in Boston.

“The Department of Analytics & Operations Management equipped me with problem-solving skills and the ability to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. My coursework in humanities and social sciences helped me become a more curious and practiced critical thinker with the confidence to tackle challenges.”

Nikhil Patel ’24

The finance major is an analyst with LLR Partners in Philadelphia.

“The holistic nature of the Freeman College of Management’s curriculum has been extremely beneficial to me. While I initially wanted to focus purely on finance classes, getting exposure to all aspects of business made me stand out as a job candidate. Even in my finance role, I’ll be using things I learned in my marketing and business analytics classes.”

Abigail Kates ’24

The markets, innovation & design major is now a graduate analyst for Barclays US Consumer Bank segment in Wilmington, Del.

“Something extraordinary about Bucknell is the faculty’s attentiveness to students. I always felt comfortable approaching my professors with questions and ideas. This has given me the confidence to speak up in meetings to offer new perspectives.”

Lucas Hill ’24

The international relations major is now an armor lieutenant with the Army initially stationed at Fort Knox in Kentucky and eventually reporting to Fort Moore in Georgia.

“The Bucknell Army ROTC Program shaped my personal development. ROTC provided access to opportunities like the Project Global Officer Arabic program, which immersed me in studying Arabic. I received consistent guidance from Lt. Col. Jason Rock, who helped me become a better leader. Professor David Mitchell, political science and international relations, provoked my intellectual curiosity and interest in national security.”

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