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First Year Perspectives: From the Workplace to the Classroom, Relearning How to Learn

About Fiona: Fiona grew up and began her career in China. She earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied Political Science and Accounting. Prior to Anderson, she spent several years in consulting roles that emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and execution, operating in environments that rewarded speed and…

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First Year Perspectives: Why Anderson's Culture Matters

About Emily: Originally from Greater Los Angeles, Emily returned home after spending a few years in foggy San Francisco, where she built her career at AT&T, working across B2B sales, sales enablement, and early-career talent acquisition. Her professional experience includes launching sales enablement programs, supporting enterprise clients, and leading early-career…

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First Year Perspectives: How Being a Double Bruin Impacted My Personal and Professional Journey

About Ryan: Ryan grew up in Folsom, California, a suburb just outside Sacramento. He’s the son of a couple Berkeley grads who broke rank and charted his path at UCLA, where he studied Economics and Political Science before graduating in 2019. Aside from a brief stint in San Francisco, Ryan…

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First Year Perspectives: Diving Into Entertainment at Anderson

About Sebastian: Sebastian is an LA native with a long standing passion for entertainment, especially music. Before Anderson, he worked in public relations and communications for a healthcare union and later moved into project management at a law firm. These roles helped him discover how much he enjoys communication and…