Learn about the +Kelley experience from a recent graduate

Why Did You Choose +Kelley?

Throughout my undergraduate experience, I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare and for the most part, I was looking into things like nursing, counseling, psychiatry and so on. However, when I got into different research labs at IU, I realized that when you work directly with people you could only help a limited amount of people. I love the idea that by applying concepts in technology and business you can literally look at millions of people’s data and try to improve policies and trends that have a more widespread impact. +Kelley was a perfect way for me to achieve this goal and only in one year. They have top of the line faculty and initiatives like the summer bootcamp to truly help +Kelley students be on an equal playing field in the fall semester. I will be looking to use my new understanding of information systems and analytics along with my science background at Eli Lilly this summer in their neuroscience department.

Why Did You Choose +Kelley?

After several years studying and participating in research in psychology, I discerned that I ultimately wanted to use my interest in human behavior and social interactions in a career outside of traditional psychological research or therapeutic practice. After taking a few courses at Kelley for my undergraduate minor, I realized I loved working with numbers. For me, finance offered the opportunity to work with numbers that were shifted and moved by the people and social interactions that so interest me. I felt that the motivations of others and the objectives of a business led by people were an integral piece of understanding a firm’s financial information.

As I neared graduation, however, I felt that that I needed more technical skills and classroom instruction before seeking a position in finance. +Kelley offered me the opportunity to gain those skills and to learn more about the field. I enjoyed having the opportunity to learn quickly and to participate in a highly focused program. I believe the strong critical thinking skills and curiosity I developed as an undergraduate student in the arts and sciences helped me to be successful during my time in the MSF program and during my recruitment process.