Lawrence University Career Center Podcast (@lawrencecareercenter)

Sarah Woody ’19 was a Biology major at Lawrence and is currently working towards her Master’s degree in Biology at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.

In this podcast, we discuss why Lawrence students should get involved beyond the classroom, the importance of a good mentor, what graduate school is really like and Sarah offers her advice to current students! Connect with Sarah at www.linkedin.com/in/woodysarah

Nick Ashley '18 was an Economics and Russian Studies major at Lawrence and is currently a Data Science Consultant with Grant Thornton LLP. He is also working towards his M.A. in International Relations and Affairs at The Johns Hopkins University.

Nick discusses living and working in Washington D.C. Listen as Nick stresses the importance of making connections in D.C. to both begin and advance your career, explains why strong communications skills are essential to success in your chosen field and describes how to remain true to yourself as you begin your career in the nation's capital.

Retired U.S. Army General William Troy was a recent speaker in the Povolny Lecture Series at Lawrence University. After 38 years in the United States Army, he transitioned to a successful career in civilian life.

Listen as General Troy describes his U.S. Army experience (he was working in the Pentagon on 9/11/01), explains why a career in the armed forces is a terrific way for one to begin their professional life, and offers advice on being a great leader in any organization.

Josh Dukelow '02 was a History major at Lawrence and after graduating, began a diverse career with a number of very different roles in several organizations. Listen as Josh describes how a Lawrence liberal arts education prepared him to succeed in all of his endeavors and hear his advice for graduating seniors.