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Over spring break, 10 first-generation students<\/a> from Kalamazoo College traded the familiar routines of campus life for the fast-paced energy of New York City, where they spent five days job shadowing across a range of industries and opportunities in finance, education, theater, media and nonprofit work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to K to NYC\u2014a new Center for Career and Professional Development<\/a> (CCPD) initiative organized by Assistant Director Alejandro Alaniz\u2014 students met alumni and got a firsthand look at how a K liberal arts degree can lead to diverse career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before traveling, students participated in sessions with the CCPD to prepare for their experiences, helping them research their alumni hosts and companies, develop strong career-conversation questions, and practice professional communication strategies. Then, Alaniz said, the trek provided a transformative experience that allowed students to step into spaces they might have once felt unsure about while walking away with a sense of confidence, direction and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor many, it was their first time in New York City, their first job shadow, and their first professional conversation outside the classroom, and yet they showed up\u2014asking thoughtful questions, sharing their stories, and embracing every moment of growth,\u201d Alaniz said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The student cohort, consisting mostly of first- and second-year students, included Jay Hernandez \u201928, who said he leapt at the opportunity to go the moment he saw the first email about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love traveling and being in a real work environment because it fascinates me to see how people function in a day of work,\u201d he said. \u201cI also had never been to New York City before, which made it even more appealing to me, a first-generation student from Texas who has never known a big city like New York.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the job shadow itself, Hernandez met Kriti Singh \u201917, who works as an associate with Rocky Mountain Institute<\/a> (RMI), a nonprofit that works like a think tank while transforming global energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a clean, prosperous and zero-carbon future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt surpassed my expectations by tenfold,\u201d Hernandez said. \u201cThis trip was so enlightening, and I was so thankful, because not only did I gain in-person experience from a real job shadow, but we also had free time to explore the richness of the city and experience things on our own. It felt like we were doing everything with how much we enjoyed it. It was a good bonding experience with new people as well. All the alumni gave me foresight on important skills and taught me truly how valuable networking is. With that and the advice they gave me, I understand better what to look for in jobs and what those jobs are looking for in me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis experience wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the generosity and support of our alumni,\u201d said Center for Career and Professional Development Alejandro Alaniz (far left). \u201cTheir willingness to open their workplaces, share their journeys, and encourage our students is what made this trek so meaningful. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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\u201cThis trip was so enlightening, and I was so thankful, because not only did I gain in-person experience from a real job shadow, but we also had free time to explore the richness of the city and experience things on our own,” said Jay Hernandez ’28 of his experience in New York. “It felt like we were doing everything with how much we enjoyed it.”<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In her role, Singh examines two- and three-wheel road vehicles, and how cities can develop infrastructure to increase access to transportation while adopting energy-efficient options. She said she took advantage of CCPD programs during her time at K and desired an opportunity to give back to the College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI did a couple of career treks including K\u2019s first to New York, which then was called K to the Big Apple,\u201d Singh said. \u201cI think K prepared me well for the outside world through those experiences and more. There were classes I took that I could talk about in interviews that helped me get a job. K taught me to be flexible and willing to learn new things in quality classes with amazing professors. I think going to a small school, where professors knew my name, was important for me. I still value that today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hernandez\u2019s goals and Singh\u2019s role weren\u2019t a perfect match, because Hernandez hopes to work in finance rather than the nonprofit sector after earning his degree. However, Singh said there were still important lessons to learn in their time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI understood that he might come out thinking, \u2018This is not what I want to do,\u2019\u201d Singh said. \u201cBut I think it\u2019s good to have depth and breadth regarding a variety of experiences. My goal was to give him exposure into this field. I also gave him some readings on my own work and I thought of other alumni he could connect with, whether they\u2019re in New York or not. I wanted him to learn how to network because that was something I really benefited from.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amanda Johnson \u201917 also wanted to give back, having benefited from three internships arranged at least in part through the CCPD during her time as a K student: working on the Raise the Wage Campaign for Michigan United, an internship with former K trustee Amy Courter at Youngsoft Inc. and a summer away at the U.S. Senate. She now works as a director at Waterfall Asset Management<\/a>, where she trades residential mortgage-backed securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnson hosted one student for a job shadow and all 10 along with four other alumni for a dinner meeting in her office that night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI thought the questions they asked alumni were very thoughtful and showed maturity beyond their age,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cI recommended the students pursue a variety of career exposure opportunities at and through K. Bite size opportunities such as the experience in NYC will allow the students to learn their career preferences. Learning you don\u2019t like something in a short term setting like a job shadow, externship or internship is incredibly useful for crafting a fulfilling, enjoyable career. I think this trip was a great experience for the students to add to their career exploration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the students returned to campus, energized and inspired, their stories became fuel for Alaniz and the CCPD to expand the program going forward. In follow-up reports, Ash Rodriguez \u201927 said, \u201cThis experience showed me that being first-gen doesn\u2019t mean I have to play small. I\u2019ve learned that I belong in professional spaces\u2014and I want to take up space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liuba Silva \u201927 reflected, \u201cShadowing my alum taught me that career paths can be unpredictable, but that\u2019s okay. I don\u2019t need to have it all figured out right now\u2014I just need to stay open and keep building relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Sarah Guerrero Gorostieta \u201928 said, \u201cI used to think networking was about being polished and perfect. But during this trip, I learned that being genuinely curious and asking honest questions can be just as powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis experience wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the generosity and support of our alumni,\u201d Alaniz said. \u201cTheir willingness to open their workplaces, share their journeys, and encourage our students is what made this trek so meaningful. The connections formed are proof that the Kalamazoo College network is not only strong, it\u2019s deeply invested in the next generation of leaders. As I reflect, I\u2019m already thinking about what\u2019s next: more opportunities for career exploration, more spaces for first-generation students to thrive, and more stories of transformation waiting to unfold.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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