We asked our Busch School graduates why they chose to attend The Catholic University of America. Kelli Rasmussen, CatholicU '23, works as an Operations and Administration Associate at Smithbucklin and shares her story and her advice below:
Why did you choose to attend Catholic University and the Busch School?
"I chose to attend the Busch School because their curriculum was centered around one’s vocation and Catholic virtues. It was obvious they didn’t just teach good business practices, but they also developed and guided good business people that would later create good business through their work and education."
What were some highlights of your time in the Busch School and at Catholic University?
"Some highlights of my time at the Busch School were being involved in multiple clubs where I met and got to work with many great students and faculty and attending fun networking events throughout the year."
What have you enjoyed most about working in your position?
"I focus on the customer service and management of membership within two client associations in the healthcare and scientific research industries. My favorite part about my job is that I get to assist individuals who are passionate about their careers and when I travel to on-site conferences, they recognize my name and my service and show a great appreciation for my assistance. It’s nice to know that my work is making other people’s lives easier and better."
What advice do you have for prospective students?
"You do not need to know exactly what you want to do right away. It might seem like you are rushed to choose a major or a job/career, but you have time to figure out what you are best at and what you are called to do. I went my whole college career with the plan of working in professional sports and doing everything I could to make sure my plan was fulfilled to then reach the end of senior year and realize that the sports industry might not be the best for for me even though I love sports. Now I work an administration position for associations and I am realizing that it is okay to change directions and to try new things out until you figure out what you are called to do by God."