The Chicago-based finance pro credits the College with building a strong foundation that allows him to relate easily with a lot of different professionals.

“The independence I cherished as a student has transitioned nicely into the entrepreneur I am becoming,” the finance major said. 

The busy alumnus shares the five things he can’t possibly live without:

 My car:  This is what connects me to new and exciting places every weekend. It also helps me survive the long-distance relationship I have with my girlfriend (who I would have included in the “5 things I can’t live without” if she was considered a “thing”)! 

It allows me to take a million pictures and not have to worry about organizing them or making them look cool (it literally does everything all on its own).  If I’m on my phone, I am probably looking at the auto-edits and collages Google Photos made to my pictures.