Fall 2021 Graduates: Future Plans and Advice

by Kurt Robar  |   

Recent Grads Offer Student Advice

February 4, 2022

We’re very proud of our graduates from fall semester, who finished up their degrees while managing life and studies in the midst of a pandemic. We congratulate them all, and thank those who shared their future plans and advice for other students on getting the most out of their CBPP experience:

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TIFFANY SELHAY

BBA, Accounting and Finance

Future plans: “In November I accepted a position with ConocoPhillips Alaska as an Analyst in Finance.â€

Advice for students: “Ask questions and take advantage of faculty office hours. The faculty at CBPP are incredibly invested in the success of the students and are always looking for ways to help students accomplish their goals. I also recommend getting involved with student clubs. The Accounting Club and the Finance Club participate in some fun and exciting activities and it's a great way to cultivate friendships with classmates as well as networking with faculty and local business leaders.â€

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JOSE JUAREZ-ALVARADO

BBA, Accounting

Future plans: “Look for my first job using my accounting degree and travel the world!â€

Advice for students: “Make friends that have similar goals and build each other up.â€

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ENGEN SUNDBERG

AAS, Accounting

Future plans: “Continuing my studies through UAA to finish my BBA in Accounting.â€

Advice for students: “Get involved in student organizations while studying at UAA, make friends!â€

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TINA JOHNSTON

BBA, Management and Information Systems

Advice for students: “Read the materials before the lecture so you can receive clarification on subjects that are difficult to understand.â€

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EMILY CHIANG

MBA

Advice for students: “Stay focused.â€