Alumni Council members spent time recently with current students, talking about a range of career paths and sharing their workplace experiences.
The informal mixer held Sept. 18 at the Colgate Bookstore was sponsored by the Center for Career Services.
The strength of the “Colgate Connection” was on full display, as students were able to ask alumni about many different career options, and exchange names and information.
The event is one piece of the Alumni Council’s efforts to act as mentors to the next generation of students and graduates.
Christine Chao ’86 said the chance to talk with current students is one of the things she likes best about being on Alumni Council.
“We so much want to help you,” Chao told students.
Students seemed to enjoy the opportunity to talk with people who are in the career fields they are considering.
“It’s good to talk with them and get to know them as people,” said Whitney Randolph ’09. “We can see how they were able to use their Colgate experience to benefit them in the real world.”