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Tyler Watkins '08 |
“I suggest that students considering R-MC talk to alumni to get an idea of how fantastic a college it is,” says Randolph-Macon College alumnus
Tyler Watkins ’08.
As a business-development manager at MeadWestvaco, Watkins uses the skills he learned at R-MC every day. And the two
internships he participated in gave him invaluable experience for real-world situations.
“The tightly-knit environment at R-MC forces students to be mindful of and accountable for their actions,” says Watkins, a
sociology major. “Even at a large company such as MeadWestvaco, you will always find yourself within a smaller business unit or team where your actions will affect those around you. R-MC prepared me for my career by encouraging me to actively participate and to be accountable for my actions.”
Paving the Way for Success Rather than prepare students for one career, Randolph-Macon College prepares students for a lifetime of careers in an ever-changing world. Exceptional faculty work with students to cultivate their ability to think critically and analytically and to find creative solutions for solving problems. R-MC graduates are well-prepared for successful careers, often far outside of their areas of study.
The
Randolph-Macon EDGE, the cornerstone of the
Center for Personal and Career Development, helps Randolph-Macon students lead the pack when competing for jobs and top graduate schools. Students have the support of faculty, career coaches, alumni and staff as they focus on their personal and academic ambitions.
Students may choose to pursue paid or volunteer internships in a wide variety of settings. The
Bassett Internship Program has been successfully placing students in academic internships both in the U.S. and around the globe for 30 years. Coordinated with the Center for Personal and Career Development, the program helps students identify their interests and matches them with an appropriate internship opportunity. Randolph-Macon’s alumni provide a strong network of support for students throughout their time at the college or in assisting them after graduation with career direction and opportunities.
The college’s
Four-Year Degree Guarantee guarantees in writing that freshmen who meet the Four-Year Degree Guarantee requirements will graduate within four calendar years. If not, Randolph-Macon will waive tuition costs for courses needed to complete the degree. Currently, 95 percent of R-MC graduates complete their degree in four years or less—an important value-added benefit for parents to consider when visiting colleges with their students.
Study Abroad programs offer students a beyond-the-classroom global perspective. Students can choose from a host of travel courses and semester-abroad programs.
The Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship (
SURF) program gives students the opportunity to conduct 10 weeks of original research under the guidance of faculty mentors. Many students present their findings at national and international conferences.
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