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Henry O’Donnell: “Encouragement and Mentorship have been Crucial”

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June 13, 2024

B.S., Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Buyer at CesiumAstro, Austin, Texas

What are your plans for after graduation?

After graduation, I will be starting a position as a Buyer at CesiumAstro in Austin, Texas. I secured this position by completing a summer internship with CesiumAstro, during which I built strong connections with the team. We stayed in touch and continued discussing potential opportunities, which eventually led to a job offer.

What is the most valuable thing you learned, regarding your academic studies?

The most valuable lesson I’ve learned during my academic studies is the importance of building strong relationships with professors and mentors. Their support and guidance have been instrumental in my academic and professional growth.

What are you most proud of regarding your student experience? What was the biggest challenge?

I am most proud of my individual growth throughout college and my continuous passion for learning. Often, I found myself going beyond the scope of assignments because I wanted to learn more. One of the biggest challenges I faced was adapting to the volatile learning modalities during the pandemic. Shifting between online, hybrid, and in-person classes, along with the constantly changing mask mandates, made learning difficult at times.

Any final remarks?

I would like to extend my gratitude to the College of Business faculty and staff for their unwavering support throughout my academic journey. Their encouragement and mentorship have been crucial to my success.

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