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Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with our class during the Media Studies Alumni Panel. Your willingness to share your experiences and insights was truly inspiring and made a significant impact on me as I consider my own career path.​

One of the most valuable lessons I learned was the importance of building and maintaining professional networks, both online and offline. Hearing about how you connected with mentors and industry professionals through LinkedIn or through events showed me that relationships can open unexpected doors and help you navigate career transitions. This directly relates to my job search as I recognize the value of reaching out and fostering genuine connections in the media field.

Additionally, I appreciated your advice on adaptability within a rapidly changing industry. The stories you shared about embracing new technologies and roles, and not being afraid to pivot, made it clear that being flexible and proactive is crucial. As someone interested in pursuing a career in digital media, this perspective encouraged me to remain open to diverse opportunities and to continually learn new skills.​

Thank you again for sharing your insights and for taking time out of your busy schedules to support students like me. Your experiences have given me new strategies and renewed confidence as I explore career possibilities and prepare for my own job search.

Sincerely,
Sophia Prouty

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Dear Panelists,

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with our class during the Media Studies Alumni Panel. Your willingness to share your experiences and insights was truly inspiring and made a significant impact on me as I consider my own career path.​

One of the most valuable lessons I learned was the importance of building and maintaining professional networks, both online and offline. Hearing about how you connected with mentors and industry professionals through LinkedIn or through events showed me that relationships can open unexpected doors and help you navigate career transitions. This directly relates to my job search as I recognize the value of reaching out and fostering genuine connections in the media field.

Additionally, I appreciated your advice on adaptability within a rapidly changing industry. The stories you shared about embracing new technologies and roles, and not being afraid to pivot, made it clear that being flexible and proactive is crucial. As someone interested in pursuing a career in digital media, this perspective encouraged me to remain open to diverse opportunities and to continually learn new skills

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Dear Lindsey, Elisa, Amanda, and Justin,

I want to thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us on the panel. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and perspectives, and it was incredibly helpful to learn about the different career paths that brought each of you to where you are today. The insight you all provided about your roles and how you’ve grown within your companies was very inspiring.

One of the biggest things I learned from the panel was the importance of being patient and open-minded when starting a career. Hearing each of you talk about taking different opportunities, learning along the way, and trusting the process helped reassure me that I don’t need to have everything perfectly figured out right away. As someone who is still unsure of what specific direction I want to take after graduation, it was comforting to know that exploration is normal and valuable.

Another piece of advice that really stood out to me was not settling for a job that doesn’t feel like the right fit. Your experiences showed that finding a company and environment that aligns with your values and strengths makes a huge difference. This is something I will definitely keep in mind as I begin my own job search and work toward finding a place where I feel I can grow and contribute meaningfully.

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedules to speak with us and for offering such thoughtful guidance. I truly appreciate the encouragement and insight you shared.

Sincerely,
Kathryn Coker

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Dear Panelists,

Thank you so much for taking the time to come in and speak with all of us! I loved hearing all of your perspectives and all of your individual journeys that you took in your lives after Quinnipiac.

I really appreciated how honest all of you were about not being sure about this career path and how it has had it's ups, downs, and even at times not knowing if it was for you. I loved hearing about how successful all of you are in your paths and how everything that you had learned from QU has brought you to where you are. One thing I will definitely be keeping in the back of my mind after hearing all of your stories is to be okay with not knowing what's next. Pursue what is calling out to you and you will have great success.

Thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with us and give us amazing advice!

Sincerely,

Jordan Prendergast

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Dear Alumni Panelists,

Thank you all so much for taking the time to speak to our class, it was really informative to hear all the different facets of what your jobs entail.

Amanda, I wanted to thank you specifically for answering my question on how you got your business off the ground and how time management and being incredibly organized was the cornerstone of building a business. I am considering a business masters, and I like the idea of being my own boss, so it was really helpful to get some tips on things to really focus on when giving it a try.

Justin, I really liked what you had to say about being comfortable in uncomfortable situations. A lot of what I have found in classes that are initially awkward is that it just needs one person to be comfortable, and then everyone else will loosen up. It was interesting to me that it translates across to a working environment, and is helped by the same thing.

I am someone who hasn't really had a set career path, and I am interested in a lot of different things, so I especially appreciated getting to hear about a variety of careers and what they entail.

Thank you again for your time talking to us.

Sincerely,

Owen Brady

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Dear Lindsey, Elisa, Amanda, and Justin,

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us during our class. Your insights, career stories, and honest advice were incredibly valuable and inspiring. Hearing from professionals who have built such diverse and successful paths, from social media and content creation to entrepreneurship and agency partnerships, gave me a clearer understanding of the opportunities ahead and the dedication it takes to succeed in communications.

One of my main takeaways is that there are many different career paths for someone interested in communication and media from influencer, sports media, and branding. I also think it is important to know that I am not the only one who is unsure of my path when I graduate and it is OK to take my time and find the right fit.

I truly appreciate your willingness to share your experiences and answer our questions so thoughtfully. Your perspectives helped make the session both informative and motivating, and I are grateful for the connection to alumni who continue to support and uplift current students.

Thank you again for your time, guidance, and generosity.

Sincerely,
Brandon Seltzer

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Dear Amanda, Elisa, Justin, and Lindsey,

Thank you all for taking time out of your day to share your experiences, advice, and the impact QU has had on your professional journeys. It was wonderful to hear each of your perspectives and, though all within the realm of media, you each brought something really meaningful and unique to the conversation.

It was not only insightful to learn about the different roles you play within the industry, but also inspiring to hear what you've learned along the way, whether at QU, through the job search process, or in navigating the ins and outs of your current responsibilities. Whether I pursue a role in a dream industry or decide to build something of my own, it is encouraging to have you all as connections and professionals to look up to, who have shown that success comes from dedication and passion.

As someone who has never had a specific path set in stone, it was especially reassuring to hear your advice about not being expected to know everything right away and not settling for something that doesn't feel like the right fit.

Thank you again for your time and advice!

Sincerely,

Jordan Cuddy

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Dear Elisa, Amanda, Lindsey, and Justin,

Thank you for making time in your crazy schedules to meet with us to share some advice and insights that you've gained while working in the field.

Lindsey, I really liked hearing about how your time at QU helped get you to where you are now. I feel like that's such valuable information becuase hearing about what your start looked like gives me hope as someone who's just starting.

Amanda, I really liked hearing about how you balance owning a business and your thoughts on what you would have done differently had you been able to start college over. As someone whose path has changed significantly, it was really good to hear that it will all work out, even if it's not how you originally thought you wanted it to.

Justin, I really liked hearing about how vast your experiences. I don't think I'm someone who can stay in one job or niche forever, so it was great to hear how all experience is a good experience and that it makes you a more well-rounded employee.

Elisa, I loved hearing about your experience with content creation. It's such a relevant conversation recently, so it's cool to learn about it from a professional perspective.

Thank you guys again for all of your advice, answering questions, and giving us an idea of what the next few years could look like. It was inspiring to hear from such successful Quinnipiac alumni.

Sincerely,

Jordan

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Dear Lindsey, Elisa, Amanda and Justin,

I want to extend my thanks for joining out class to share your knowledge, skills and opinions on the field of communications and how you grew from your experiences

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I appreciate your insight into how post-grad life can feel unsure, but with hard work you can find a position that fits your skillset even if you didn't know it existed prior. This is especially helpful from someone who does not have a distinct career path I know I want to follow yet.

Thank you all taking the time our of your days to speak with us, I wish you all the best going forward!

Best,

Brynn Pinkes

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Dear Alumni,

I wanted to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come and talk to our class about your careers and offer some advice about the post-grad job search.

One of my main takeaways from your talk was the reassurance that everything may not go according to plan after graduation, and that’s okay. As someone who thinks she has a concrete plan for post-grad, it was comforting to know that if my plans don’t pan out the way I want them to, there might be something better waiting for me. I also learned that it's okay not to know everything when starting a new job. I am someone who worries about not always doing or saying the perfect thing, but it was nice to hear that I am not expected to be perfect when starting a new job and that asking questions is encouraged.

Thank you again for sharing your insights and advice with our class!

Sincerely,

Elisabeth McMahon

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Dear Lindsey, Elisa, Amanda, and Justin,

Thank you all so much for taking the time to talk with our class. Hearing about your different paths and experiences really helped put things into perspective for me. It was reassuring to hear how everyone’s careers took different turns, and that things don’t always have to be perfectly figured out right away.

Amanda, I really liked hearing about your work with Regal Princess Parties and how you built things up on your own. It made me feel more confident about exploring my own ideas in the future.

Justin, the advice you shared about being “comfortable being uncomfortable” stuck with me. I know that’s something I’m going to have to get better at as I start my own career, so hearing that was really helpful.

Overall, I appreciate you all taking time out of your schedules to speak with us. It genuinely made me feel more prepared and motivated as I get ready to enter the field.

Thank you again.

— Joey Montagnese

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Dear Panelists,

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to participate in our alumni panel. It was truly a great learning experience for me, and I appreciate the engaging information you shared during. Lindsay congratulations on landing your first post grad job with a great company! I really appreciate you giving us hypotheticals on a real situation that you encounter during your job. This gave me insight into a job I would be interested in doing. To all panelists I appreciated your honesty to our more personal questions like what one thing is you would have changed during your time at Quinnipiac. I agree that getting involved is very important and you have motivated me to make the best out of my last few months as an undergraduate. Again, thank you for your time and I hope to connect with you in the future!

Juliana Szynal

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Dear Panelists,

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with our class. I really appreciated hearing all of your perspectives and the honesty you brought to the conversation.

One thing that really stuck with me was your reminder to take advantage of the support and resources we have here at Quinnipiac. Hearing how those helped you when you were in our position made me realize I should be using them more intentionally as I start figuring out my own path.

I also appreciated hearing you talk about your personal experiences and successes in general. I’m definitely having some career confusion right now, so it was reassuring to hear that things can fall into place through hard work, involvement, and staying open to opportunities.

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedules to speak with us, we all really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Alyssa Palmer

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Dear Alumni,

Thank you so much for speaking in our class and answering all of our questions, it really helps in figuring out our future. It was also very interesting to see everyone’s success, as you all graduated at different times and are in different careers in media.

As I get ready to graduate this December and begin my MBA, I learned a lot about how to navigate this journey. Specifically to Amanda, I really appreciated how much detail you went into when speaking about your own business, since the skills and experience you have gained were very helpful to me as I enter the Business field. To all of the alumni, I learned from all of you about what the reality of working in each of your careers is, which is so impactful. I am currently applying to many MBA internships, and it was great to hear about all of your career experiences that can help me figure out what I am and am not interested in.

Thank you again for sharing your career experiences with our class. It was great to hear from successful Quinnipiac Communications Alumni.

Best regards,

Vincent D’Errico

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Dear Alumni Panelists,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with our class to share your experiences and insights in your respective fields. As someone who is nervous to find a job after I graduate, your insight put me more at ease.

I specifically want to thank Elisa. As an aspiring content creator, your understanding of the field and how to create effective content was extremely helpful to hear. I also did not know influencer marketing was a job, so that may be something I am interested in researching!

I also want to specifically thank Lindsey. Being a woman in sports is HARD, but your experiences show it can happen and that you can excel in a male-dominated field. I congratulate you and wish you the best!

To Justin and Amanda, hearing about your individual experiences was a pleasure and gave me a better sense of what the real world is like after college.

Thank you once again for zooming in to meet with our class. I hope to connect with you all in the future!

Sincerely,

Ashley Potvin

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Dear Elisa, Amanda, Lindsey, and Justin,

Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with us. It was great to hear four different perspectives from alumni.

To Amanda specifically, as someone who wants to open my own business post-grad, it was so helpful to hear your advice on balancing a full-time job with your own venture. I really want a career in communications, but, like you, I also have outside passions, so it was inspiring to hear how you balance both.

To Lindsey, it was great to hear how your experiences at Quinnipiac helped set you up for your first job. I also worked for Quinnipiac Marketing and found that to be one of the most valuable experiences during my time at QU.

To Justin, hearing about your experience across so many aspects of the communications field was great. I definitely see myself taking on multiple roles throughout my future career.

And to Elisa, I think it’s so cool that you’ve found so much success as an early influencer. It was funny to hear you mention the influencer project, as we are working on that right now. Even though I don’t want to be an influencer, it’s so important to build your social media presence in the communications field.

Thank you again for all of your insights and for answering so many of our questions. I hope to connect with you all in the future!

Sincerely,
Maeve Campbell

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Dear Panelists,

Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with our class and share your experiences post QU grad! I truly appreciated hearing your perspectives as someone who will be looking for a job soon.

One of the biggest takeaways for me was how many of you landed your current roles through internships and on-campus opportunities. It was helpful to hear how those stepping-stones opened doors you didn’t even expect. It reminding me to stay open to experiences that might guide my own path in ways I can’t predict yet. I also learned a lot from your reflections on not knowing your roles existed until you were already on that trajectory. As someone exploring different directions, it reassured me that careers often start naturally and that it’s okay not to have everything figured out right away.

I also valued your advice about feeling empowered to turn down an opportunity that doesn’t feel right, and trusting that the right fit will come. Hearing that from people actively working in the field gave me confidence as I move into my own job search.

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedules to share your stories and insight with us.

Sincerely,
Emily Adorno

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Dear Lindsey, Elisa, Amanda, and Justin,

Thank you so much for taking the time to join our class and share your professional experiences and insights. Hearing about each of your unique career paths was both inspiring and informative.

Your perspectives offered valuable real-world context and helped me gain more clarity about my own direction in the field. Amanda, I especially appreciated hearing about your journey with Regal Princess Parties. It truly gave me more confidence to consider starting my own small business while pursuing my career goals.

I also really appreciated the advice you shared, Justin, about your boss’s words to “be comfortable being uncomfortable.”That really resonated with me and is something I’ll carry forward in my own professional journey.

Thank you again for giving back to the Quinnipiac community and taking the time to connect with us, your advice and encouragement were deeply appreciated!

Warm regards,
Victoria Lama