Libby Schulte, Novi, MI Clubs: Alpha Xi Delta, Tour Guide, VITA, Honors Institute Why I Chose Gerstacker: The faculty took a personal interest in my future and the program offered me connections with successful companies and helpful alumni. Favorite part of First Year: Making new friends and trying out different activities like powder puff football and racquetball.

Advice to Prospective Students:

College is a very exciting time and can be a bit overwhelming. Just remember to study hard and stay focused.

Steph Beattie, Naperville, IL Clubs: Albion College Women’s Soccer, Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Pi Why I Chose Gerstacker: I chose Gerstacker because it offers many different business experiences with internships and networking. Favorite Part of First Year: I loved everything about my first year here at Albion College, but mostly getting involved in my different activities was my favorite part.

Advice to Prospective Students:

Work hard and be yourself. By doing
that, you’ll find out where you really fit.

Matt Makin, Rochester Hills, MI Clubs: Varsity Soccer, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Investment Club Why I Chose Gerstacker: I chose Gerstacker because of the vast opportunities that arise from it.  Internships, networking, and potential careers are only a fraction of what Gerstacker is all about and why I chose it.

Favorite Part of First Year:

I would have to say cosmic bowling, lol. But really, my econ 101 H class with Jon Lanning was tough, but definitely rewarding. Jon's class made me smile, laugh, and cry (when grades came out... just kidding!). I enjoyed having him so much that I eventually made him my Faculty Advisor. Oh one more thing, I can't forget my trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina for my First Year Seminar (part of FYE)!!!

Advice to Prospective Students:

Make sure you come for a visit, and if at all possible an overnight visit. Make sure to be open-minded when you come to campus. My first time here on campus was during my sophomore year in High School, and I was not a fan by any means. After taking another visit when I was a bit older, I learned about opportunities on campus, student life, and the Gerstacker Institute. My mind had changed ten-fold. One more piece of advice would be...even though it's a small school, you do not/will not know EVERYONE on campus. That was my worry when I arrived, but found that is not an issue.