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The Study USA �鶹��Ƶ in New York program recently brought together current students and �鶹��Ƶ alumni living and working in New York City. The event fostered a strong sense of community, with many alumni offering valuable wisdom and advice to the students. The event was held on Wednesday, July 17 at Marymount Manhattan College.

Under Boldly �鶹��Ƶ’s Connect theme, the Office of University Advancement, the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center, and the Student Professional Development Center collaborated to make the event possible.

The Study USA �鶹��Ƶ in New York students have had numerous opportunities to connect with alumni and other industry professionals, engaging in meaningful networking with New York City-based alumni. Throughout the evening, many conversations focused on the challenges and opportunities of working in such a competitive destination.

Eight �鶹��Ƶ alumni were in attendance, representing careers from many different industries, with graduation years varying from 2001 to 2021.

“It was a great time connecting with alumni, reminiscing about our shared experiences and looking forward to future collaborations” says Alexa Morrissey, a current Study USA �鶹��Ƶ in New York student. “Learning about their career trajectories helped me understand what I should do to succeed”.

This experience helped to clarify post-graduation paths for many current students and highlighted the �鶹��Ƶ network’s role in driving their success in the city.

“The alumni were very helpful, answering questions and giving us advice on how to advance our careers. I had many good conversations with alums across various fields of work and learned a lot about different career paths” says Emma Franco, a current Study USA �鶹��Ƶ in New York student.

At the end of the event, many students expressed that they greatly benefited from networking with the alumni and are eager to stay connected. �鶹��Ƶ alumni can expect a flurry of LinkedIn connection requests from these enthusiastic students!