Following is a Q&A with one of the 1,379 students who received a diploma May 5 at UW-Stout.
Name: Roselyn Anderson
Hometown: Eagan, Minn.
Major: Applied social science, concentration in economics
Awards, honors: Samuel E. Wood Medallion Winner, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher, Summa Cum Laude
Why did you choose UW-Stout? I chose Stout originally for a different major, but after my freshman year I found that my interests changed. I began studying economics within the applied social science program, and it was the primary reason I continued to attend Stout. I really liked how my program was focused on research because I knew this would be important for me once I begin applying for graduate schools.
What are the biggest obstacles you faced in earning your degree? Learning how to balance my schoolwork and involvement definitely took some time to get used to. I really wanted to make the most of my four years so I joined clubs while keeping in mind I needed to save some time to attend research conferences. Overall, I think I did this very well. I am happy with how things ended.
What stands out among your college experiences? My access to research opportunities was really impactful. I was able to publish a research project in the Journal of Student Research here at Stout and attended the National Conference of Undergraduate Research. I was also able to work on a project in the Discovery Center that connected me to do market insights for a local brewery. All of these experiences I am sure to remember.
What’s next? I accepted a job with Nestle USA in its 3½-year finance rotational program. As a trainee, I will rotate three times all over the U.S. in various finance roles. I am really excited to gain the experience. After the program, I plan to pursue graduate school.
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