Jessica Fillinger, Grand Ledge, MI Career Path: Marketing and Public Relations Clubs: Delta Gamma, Intramural Sports, Omicron Delta Epsilon Internships: SS|PR Public Relations Firm; Study Abroad at the American College of Thessaloniki, Greece

Most Memorable Gerstacker Moment:

Summer school. This is when my Gerstacker education came to full circle. Not only did I get to know my peers and teachers on a closer level, but I got to see the results of my education going on various field trips visiting and speaking with alumni at their jobs.

Advice for Upcoming Business Students:

Don't expect change and promotion doing the same thing over and over again. You need to take risks, big and small, to set yourself apart from the rest.

Craig Stangland, Columbia City, IN Career Path: Hospitality Management Clubs: CFO – Student Senate, Euphonics, Facilities Master Planning Steering Committee Internships: Colourful Trips, Sydney Australia MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV Post Grad Plans: Be part of the MAP (Management Associate Program) with MGM Mirage.

Most Memorable Gerstacker Moment:

Summer school, the entire thing…

Advice for Upcoming Business Students:

Remember that everything will not just happen, you have to know what you want, and know how to get there, then do it. Always be willing to help, and ask questions, it is the best way to learn.

Amy Markham, Rockford, MI Career Path: Accounting, primarily with Governments and Not-for-profit entities Clubs: Lifeguard, Accounting Society, VITA Volunteer Internships: Both internships were with The Rehmann Group in Grand Rapids, MI Post Grad Plans: Work as a Governmental Staff Auditor for The Rehmann Group in Grand Rapids, MI

Most Memorable Gerstacker Moment:

Going to Chicago during Summer School 2007.

Advice for Upcoming Business Students:

During your internship, take time to observe and listen to your co-workers. If you watch your co-workers, you will be able to determine their expectations, views, and culture much more accurately than simply hearing their responses to your questions.

Stephen Thompson, Tawas City, MI Career Path: Public Accounting or Finance Clubs: Albion College Student Senate, Albion College Strategic Planning Committee, British Eighth Marching Band and Albion College Symphonic Band, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Service Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Male Music Fraternity, Mortar Board Internships: Economic Development Research Intern at Overseas Development Institute (London, UK) Sales and Marketing Intern at Humanergy Inc. (Marshall, MI) Finance Intern at Hayes Lemmerz International (Northville, MI)

Post Grad Plans: I plan to get started at a public accounting firm while working towards the CPA certification. I would like to return to school later on to get an MBA.

Most Memorable Gerstacker Moment:

I think being on campus with other members of my class for summer school between sophomore and junior year was my favorite experience. Not only do you get to know your peers better, but you are also able to take advantage of tremendous growth opportunities with a mock interview session, an off campus trip, and an etiquette dinner.

Advice for Upcoming Business Students:

I think the most important thing is being exposed to as many opportunities to learn and grow professionally as possible. Gerstacker offers students the academic, work-experience, and the alumni connections to succeed, and it is up to the student to take advantage of these elements and apply them towards a career. You never know when your hard work and proactive behavior will be noticed by a potential employer. Taking advantage of the wonderful faculty and mentors available at Albion is also important, as they are always willing to help!