Alumni discuss how their time at the College has helped prepare them for their current and future career paths.
A community that creates confidence
"My time at Lake Forest has greatly helped me to be the individual I am today, and that has to do a lot with the community that Lake Forest fosters. It's such a close-knit and intimate community. It's as if you know that you have this safety blanket, or this base, from which you can go and explore things, try new things, and step out of your comfort zone, all the while knowing very well that you have a whole host of people rooting for you and are here on the off chance you do fail or things don't work out. I would definitely say that it's the support and unconditional love that has given me the courage and confidence I have today."
- Sushmeena Parihar '20
Senior Research Analyst at PCB Partners
Kyra talks about the endless opportunities at Lake Forest that enabled her to build confidence and leadership skills.
Hear from Devin as he discusses how the Career Advancement Center and Gates Center provided resources and encouraged connections that helped him find his career path.
Hear how taking courses in Philosophy and African American Studies informed Ashley’s future decision to pursue a dual-disciplinary graduate program at Penn State.
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I didn’t know what my career path would be when I was at Lake Forest, and any idea I had back then would have been really far off! I realize now that that's okay. My friends at the time were so confident they wanted to go to law school or get jobs in finance. I never had that clarity, which allowed to be open and explore my options. I knew that with a liberal arts degree I could solve problems from multiple perspectives, synthesize data, and communicate my ideas effectively and concisely. That toolkit enabled me for success even if I still don’t know entirely what I want to be when I grow up.
Megan Lambert '15
Alumni Success Stories
Devin DeStefano '94
Senior Director – Practice Management, Edward Jones
A passion for learning that continues to this day.
Charlotte Jackson '19
Senior Risk Analyst, Ventas, Inc.
Utilizing the Lake Forest community to develop a purposeful career path.
Ali Hoefnagel '08
Coordinator of Student Engagement and Belonging, Chatham University
From finding their passion and purpose from a student-led organization to mentoring students today.
Jordan Gipson '14
Digital Account Executive, Paramount
Developed writing skills and resiliency that helps him now stand out amongst his peers.