Boston 2019
In 2019, Quinlan students spent their spring break in Boston visiting leading businesses and meeting alumni.
Boston: Time Flies
"As I tell my family and friends about the week, describing the city, the companies, and the great people I met, I keep repeating the phrase 'It was better than I could have ever imagined'," said Grace Sperr (BBA '19).
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"From every firm we went to we were taught life lessons that were so valuable to me as a second semester senior heading off to the 'real world'," said Vivian Perez (BBA '19).
MOREBoston: KPMG and Jobs for the Future
"As we filled the lobby of the Revere, there were feelings of excitement for the day ahead as well as feelings of sadness knowing that this would be our last day visiting companies," said Nick Harazim (BBA '20).
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"There was a strong sense of community and work-life balance within KPMG that really differentiated the company from their competitors," said Arielle McKeever (BBA '22).
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Boston: KPMG and Jobs for the Future
"I was particularly excited for KPMG since I am a second-year accounting major; KPMG is a firm I have always wanted to learn more about," said Mashal Hassan (BBA '21).
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"Overall, I found today to be very inspirational and insightful day. It was a great way to end the week and all the site visits," said Stephanie Peric (BBA '21).
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"We were sad that it was our last day of visits but on the other hand, we were so grateful to have had the chance to meet with such great companies," said Tom Simmons (BBA '22).
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Boston: KPMG and Jobs for the Future
"The employees offered us a ton of insight and it made me really happy to see the potential job opportunities that KPMG had to offer, and the fact that one did not even necessarily have to be an accounting major to be legitimately considered by KPMG had me very interested in KPMG as a whole," said Uriel Reyes Vazquez (BBA '21).
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"As day 5 comes to an end, it is hard to fathom the invaluable connections I have made within the last week," said Natalie Tse (BBA '22).
MOREBoston: Carbonite and Merrill Lynch
"This site visit was one of the best yet as they had us apply the skills that Quinlan has taught us," said Vivian Perez (BBA '19).
MOREBoston: Carbonite and Merrill Lynch
"Today was a great day that allowed me to make amazing connections with companies and alumni as well as reflect on my own aspirations and what I am doing to put myself on a position for success," said Alex Escobedo (BBA '19).
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Boston: Carbonite and Merrill Lynch
"I truly appreciated that we have such a great alumni network to connect with our Loyola University Chicago & Quinlan School of Business," said Jie Zheng (BBA '21).
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"Carbonite treated us to an activity unlike the other site visits that I found to be very interesting," said Uriel Reyes Vazquez (BBA '21).
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"Overall, this trip has genuinely taught to put myself out there and to make connections with others, whether they are professional, personal or both," said Carlos Martinez (AA '19).
MOREBoston: Carbonite and Merrill Lynch
"Overall, I learned a lot today. I was not extremely familiar with either industry or company, but I feel like after the two visits I have a better understanding of the businesses and careers within them," said Grace Sperr (BBA '19).
MOREBoston: Liberty Mutual
"Liberty Mutual promoted success at all levels and to provide clients and employees with everything necessary to get to that point," said Stephanie Peric (BBA '21).
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"I thought [the resume review] was a unique opportunity to sit down with a recruiter from a massive company and hear his input," said Delaney Lippe (BBA '20).
MOREBoston: Fidelity and the Alumni Reception
"Engaging with the Alumni was one of my favorite aspects of the day which is hard to definitively conclude in a day that was filled with a fantastic company, such as Fidelity, and innumerable moments of laughter among the Ramble to Boston group," said Nick Harazim (BBA '20).
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Boston: Fidelity and the Alumni Reception
"When I found out I received the chance to visit Boston with other fellow Quinlan School of Business majors, it was apparent to me that I needed to take advantage of every minute I had on this trip. So far, my time in Boston has exceeded my expectations," said Tom Simmons (BBA '22).
MOREBoston: Fidelity and the Alumni Reception
"Having the opportunity to connect with Loyola alumni was the highlight of my day! It was so interesting to see the diverse careers alumni have gone into post-graduation," said Arielle McKeever (BBA '22).
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Boston: Fidelity and the Alumni Reception
"Being able to hear the journey and successes of our past Ramblers and Dean Stevens was a notable experience from the evening," said Mashal Hassan (BBA '21).
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Boston: Fidelity and the Alumni Reception
"Even though I am only a freshman, I feel that I was able to work on creating professional connections that will be of importance to my future and this reception gave me the chance to learn more about the professional world outside the classroom," said Natalie Tse (BBA '22).
MOREBoston: Slalom and Protobrand
"Today motivated me to network and step out of my comfort zone. It was a humbling experience and I look forward to the remainder of the week, the companies we will visit and the events that we will attend," said Alex Escobedo (BBA '19).
MOREBoston: Slalom and Protobrand
"This visit was especially great to realize all the options available to me as I continue to look into consulting firms and use my IT skills to the best of my abilities to provide help to those who need it," said Reginald Bailey (BBA '19).
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Boston: Travel and Tourism
"Being on this trip has also allowed me to build community with people who were formerly just passing faces in the Schreiber Center," said Alyssa Cuffie (BBA '20).
MOREBoston: Touring the City
"In just the past 24 hours I have met so many amazing people within Quinlan. I cannot wait for the rest of the week and all the amazing opportunities," said Delaney Lippe (BBA '20).
MOREBoston: Before We Embark
"As we get ready to depart for the Ramble to Boston, I am feeling very excited to head out east. As the returning student who went to the west coast to Seattle last year, I am excited to see those key differences from the west to the east coasts in terms of business cultures," said Reginald Bailey (BBA '19).
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