Academic Year: 2025

Major(s): Corporate Finance & Accounting

Minor(s): Business Administration; Spanish for Business

Hometown: Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Campus Involvement: BIG, BCA, Tour Guide, Relay for Life, RA, Honors Council, Hall Council

Professional/Internship Experience: Research Analyst for Executive Search Firm

Why did you pick your major? Got the best of both worlds in Fin. & Accounting, could see what I liked more.

What is your favorite class you have taken at Bentley so far? Positive Psychology w/ Helen Meldrum. This class had a lot of practical and applicable content.

What have you enjoyed most at Bentley so far? The friendships & connections that I’ve been able to form with everyone across campus.

Why did you decide to become a Peer Advisor? I wanted to make an impact on students & do whatever possible to make things smooth and simplified.

What advice do you have for other students at Bentley? Take time in advance to think about your plans & pursue them with a strong purpose.

Academic Year: Senior

Major(s): Management and LSM (diversity and society)

Minor(s): law and math

Hometown: Hellertown, PA

Campus Involvement: SCA, Greek life

Professional/Internship Experience: PNC (HR intern), UKG (Presales intern)

Why did you pick your major? I really enjoyed the business application of social sciences and GB 215.

What have you enjoyed most at Bentley so far? Making new friends and being part of the campus community

Why did you decide to become a Peer Advisor? I love assisting others and helping to solve any issues that arise.

What advice do you have for other students at Bentley? Take classes that interest you, that’s what elective credits are for

Academic Year: Senior Class of 2024

Major(s): Actuarial Science

Minor(s): Business Studies and Data Technologies

Hometown: Farmington, CT

Campus Involvement: Falcon Discovery Seminar Peer Leader, Math Learning Center Tutor, Bentley Asian Student’s Association, Bentley Chamber Orchestra

Professional/Internship Experience: Actuarial Intern at The Cigna Group Summer 2022, Actuarial Intern at Milliman Summer 2023

Why did you pick your major? I like math and I have a family friend who’s an actuary that recommended the career.

What is your favorite class you have taken at Bentley so far? IDCC 3900 STP Forward Fashion

What have you enjoyed most at Bentley so far? Meeting new people every day

Why did you decide to become a Peer Advisor? I enjoy helping other students and I want to be a supportive resource for others

What advice do you have for other students at Bentley? Get involved on campus and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there

Any additional information you’d like to add: I’m looking forward to the 2023-2024 school year :)

Academic Year: Class of 2025 (Class of 2024 by credits)

Major(s): Accounting

Minor(s): Undeclared

Hometown: Mendon, Massachusetts

Campus Involvement: Bentley Honors Program, Honors Council President, Honors Program Mentor, Falcon Discovery Seminar Peer Leader, Peer Academic Advisor, Women’s Leadership Program, Service Learning

Professional/Internship Experience: Project Accounting Intern at Consigli Construction Company (Summer 2023), Incoming Tax Season Intern at Waldron H. Rand & Co. (Spring 2024), Incoming Tax & Audit Intern at CliftonLarsonAllen (Summer 2024)

Why did you pick your major? I loved the first accounting class I had ever taken at Bentley and was inspired by some of the amazing careers my accounting professors have had. I also volunteered with Bentley’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through Service Learning which developed my passion for the tax field! I now hope to get my CPA and work in tax and/or audit.

What is your favorite class you have taken at Bentley so far? Federal Taxation (AC350)

What have you enjoyed most at Bentley so far? Meeting some of my best friends and discovering what career path I hope to pursue in the future!

Why did you decide to become a Peer Advisor? I want to share all the great resources that Bentley has to offer with students and make sure they know how to use them to their full potential. I love getting involved and am excited to become a resource to all students on campus!

What advice do you have for other students at Bentley? Get involved! I have met so many amazing people and made great connections through all my involvements on campus, and it feels great to make a difference!

Academic Year: 2024, 2025 w/ ASF

Major(s): Economics-Finance

Minor(s): Sports Business Management

Hometown: N. Billerica, MA

Campus Involvement: Student Honors Council, Honors Program Mentor, Falcon Discovery Seminar Peer Leader, Peer Tutor, Service Learning

Professional/Internship Experience: Asset Servicing Intern at State Street Bank (2023), Intern at Ouellette Wealth Management Group (2021-22)

Why did you pick your major? I took an economics course in high school that I loved and have always been interested in the stock market and all the different opportunities the finance field provides. The blended major provided the best of both worlds.

What is your favorite class you have taken at Bentley so far? IDCC 365: Crisis Communication with Prof. Zhou

What have you enjoyed most at Bentley so far? I have enjoyed the tight knit community most at Bentley. Small class sizes have allowed me to build connections with peers and professors, and the smaller campus size makes it easy to spot friendly faces around campus.

Why did you decide to become a Peer Advisor? I wanted to be able to assist other students with topics that I can relate to. I understand how important, yet stressful, academic planning can be, so I wanted to be able to support them with any help they may need and show them all the resources Bentley has to offer!

What advice do you have for other students at Bentley?Take classes that seem genuinely interesting to you! Don’t take classes just because they seem easy - take them because you’re interested in learning more about the topic.

Academic Year: Graduate, Advanced Standing in Finance

Major(s): Finance

Minor(s): Politics, Operations and Supply Chain Management

Hometown: Wilmington, MA

Campus Involvement: Active Minds, Italian Society, AEPi, BSIG

Professional/Internship Experience: Finance Intern at Wellsense Health Plan, Investment Services at Putnam Investments

Why did you pick your major? My dad taught me about the stock market at 11, and I’ve loved learning more about investing ever since.

What is your favorite class you have taken at Bentley so far? GLS 333, Politics Through Film.

What have you enjoyed most at Bentley so far? Expanding my network and meeting others from different backgrounds.

Why did you decide to become a Peer Advisor? I enjoy helping others and found myself often helping my close friends out with their long-range academic planning. I want to continue to bring my willingness to help others and my knowledge into this office.

What advice do you have for other students at Bentley? The experience you have here is completely decided by you. The more you get involved, reach out, and take pride in your work, the more you’ll get out of your time here at Bentley.

Any additional information you’d like to add: If you run into academic issues, know that it all works out in the end, and you have an amazing support network of advisors to help and walk you through your own journey.