Graduates who enter the professional arena have taken jobs as senior technicians, entrepreneurs, and as aerospace engineers.
Camryn got the best of both worlds choosing Whittier College’s 3-2 Engineering Program.
Now working for a renewable energy company, Camryn set herself apart in her job search by earning two degrees in five years—a chemistry degree from Whittier (with a minor in French), and a chemical engineering degree from Columbia University, with a minor in earth and environmental engineering.
After leaving Southern California for New York, Camryn entered Columbia’s program well-equipped for the advanced studies. She was surprised to find that her choice of chemical engineering involved a lot more physics than she expected—but she wasn’t thrown off by the curveball. Thanks to Whittier’s intentionally well-rounded approach to education, Camryn already had a strong background in physics, even though she majored in chemistry. “The foundation that I received at Whittier College was instrumental in my success at Columbia, so I'm grateful for my three years at Whittier,” she said.
“After graduating from Whittier, I went straight to graduate school at USC to work on my doctoral degree. My Whittier education helped and guided me during my doctoral work. During my Whittier years, I learned how to listen to lectures critically, to question ideas, and to be able to think and apply myself analytically.” Read more.
“I was first attracted to Whittier College for its small class sizes and the 3-2 Engineering Program. The small class size gave me the confidence that the professors would know who I was and be able to spend the time it takes to make sure I didn't fall behind. The program gave me the chance to have a well-rounded liberal arts education in a more intimate classroom environment while also allowing me to finish off my engineering degree at a large university.” Read more.
