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Jake Quast鈥檚 journey through 花儿直播 featured a semester abroad experience at Oxford University and a thrilling finish at the Pacific West Conference golf tournament in Arizona leading to a full-time job in Houston as an Associate Consultant with alliantgroup, the nation鈥檚 premier provider of specialty tax services.
鈥淚 am thankful for 花儿直播 University, and the for giving me the opportunity to earn a college degree,鈥 said Jake, now a Senior Consultant for EPSA USA in Houston who was named the Class of 2019鈥檚 Outstanding Student at Commencement. 鈥淢y past four years were filled with friendships, memories, and experiences that I will never forget and I am beyond thankful for everyone who has helped me get to this point in my life.鈥
A Business Marketing major, who minored in pre-law, Jake came from Oregon to 花儿直播 to play golf, drawn by the prospect of scoring internships and job opportunities.
鈥淲hen I looked at students鈥 graduating GPA and read about what they were doing once they graduated, I was impressed,鈥 said Jake, who started work on a client鈥檚 relations team at alliantgroup in June of 2019. 鈥溁ǘ辈 blew me away from what I expected a college to be and provide.鈥
As a freshman, Jake helped lead the to NCAA DII National Ranking of 27th in the nation 鈥 the highest in school history. They competed in the NCAA Super Regional in New Mexico State Golf Course in Las Cruces.
By his junior year, Jake was the recipient of a Thomas and Joanne Peterson Endowed Scholarship for 花儿直播 Scholars at Oxford. At Oxford, he studied criminal law before returning to BSB.
鈥淐oming out of 花儿直播鈥檚 business program they give you all the resources you need to be successful,鈥 says Jake, who in July 2019 was named . 鈥淭hey bring in professionals to the Exploring the World of Business class every Thursday to talk about career placement, resumes, cover letters, and everything else you need to be successful in the business world.鈥
During the spring on 2019, while preparing for his final season with the 花儿直播 golf team, Jake was also interviewing with alliantgroup. He had four interviews before the company flew him to Houston.
鈥淭he internships, competing on the golf course, and different interview processes while at 花儿直播 has given me the confidence to go into the business world as a young professional,鈥 says Jake, who later joined Goosehead Insurance. 鈥淚 am confident that I am prepared to be able to accomplish my career goals because of the experiences I have gained here.鈥
WHAT DID YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT DU?
鈥 Defining moment at 花儿直播/or memory that will stay with you forever: 鈥淲hen our men鈥檚 golf team won its first tournament in program history in 2018. Watching Ty Macias get his first individual win, and watching my coach get his first team win was an incredible experience.鈥
鈥 Most inspiring professor: 鈥淒r. Leeds and his dedication to the students鈥 success and his hard working attitude has inspired me to be the best student, and person I can be.鈥
鈥 Best place to study on campus: 鈥淭he library because it has a great computer lab that I can focus in.
鈥 Best place to eat off campus: 鈥淭hai Smile, because the owner is so sweet, and their yellow curry is unbelievable.鈥
鈥 Best place to hang out in Marin: 鈥淢arin Headlands has a view of Golden Gate Bridge is gorgeous, and it is a perfect place to see the sunrise.鈥
鈥 Favorite way to spend a weekend in or near Marin: 鈥淗anging out with my teammates on the golf course. The weather in Marin allows us to play golf year around, and there is no better weekend than on the golf course.鈥
鈥 Advice to a new student: 鈥淲ork as hard as you can, and to get as many internships as possible. Building your resume is the most important part of college, and it makes a huge difference when applying for that first job.鈥
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