Transforming intellectual capital into entrepreneurship
"My experiences and connections at Mount Holyoke continue to motivate me to thrive in many areas of my post-graduate life."
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Audrey Zhang Yang ’13
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"My experiences and connections at Mount Holyoke continue to motivate me to thrive in many areas of my post-graduate life."
Learning about many facets of dance opened my eyes to a range of possibilities and prepared me to take on each opportunity I encountered.
My time at MHC was just the start of an incredible journey of discovery.
I researched toys and toy companies, wrote up my findings in brief reports and added them to the database, along with other materials.
Working for an affordable housing director, I heard stories, many from first generation immigrants about public transportation issues.
My junior-year summer internship was a large part of why I was able to find a great job so quickly following graduation.
My education and internships paved the path to a better understanding of my research interests and professional aspirations.
Lab work taught me to think analytically, seek out new opportunities, and recognize challenges as important learning experiences.
“At Mount Holyoke, I learned that wherever I am, if I have passion for what I’m doing, I have the power to foster the things I care about most.”
In particular, I consider that the rigorous and yet "out-of-the-box" training, that I received from the exceptional faculty in the chemistry, biochemistry and biology departments at Mount Holyoke, provided me with a strong scientific foundation on which to build an exciting and rewarding career.