At first, like anything new, navigating college was a challenge for first-generation student Paola Siguenza-Lopez, who is now a rising senior. When she became involved on campus and started availing herself of Georgia State’s student resources, she hit her stride and began to thrive.
From studying in South Africa to interning for Formula 1 in Miami, Devanshi Patel (B.A. ’25) used her time at Georgia State to build the knowledge and experience she’ll rely on to start her dream career in marketing.
During her time at Georgia State, Jena Martin (B.I.S. ’25) dedicated herself to helping fellow students make the most of their college journeys. With experience as a resident assistant and Honors ambassador, she will continue helping students this summer as an intern at the University of Tennessee.
Her early fascination with a global tech giant, and a Georgia State program that put her on the company’s radar, have led Janai Hood to the start of a promising career. After graduation, she’ll begin her new role at Google.
Political science major Kira Slevin hopes to use her degree as a springboard to law school and an eventual career as an attorney working for positive change in the criminal justice system.
First-year Perimeter College student Quinn Johnson sees earning a degree in marketing as the perfect start to a career that lets her express her creativity.
Alexander Whitehead came to Georgia State for its prestigious business school, but, once here, he found so much more. He’ll graduate from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business this spring with a resume that’ll prove invaluable as he pursues a marketing career in the entertainment industry.
With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in psychology, Varnika Kosaraju plans to use her education to launch a career in film and product marketing that helps creatives get their voices heard.
Having moved from a small town in Georgia, Chase Crosby was excited to experience city life in downtown Atlanta and seek job opportunities when he enrolled at Georgia State. Now, those opportunities are paying off.
Hannah Sanders has dreamed of studying psychology since high school. Now that she’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Georgia State, she’s hoping to expand her knowledge and gain the experience she needs — through coursework, student activities and internships — to launch a career helping others.
