College Experiences That Helped An Analyst At Hawkwood Biotech Partners Succeed
Logan, an Analyst at Hawkwood Biotech Partners, LLC, emphasized the importance of "making friends," particularly those with similar career aspirations, noting that "the friends Logan made in college are just like so important for opening opportunities down the line." This networking, combined with strong academic performance, significantly contributed to Logan's career success in the biotech industry.
Networking, Friendship, Higher Education, Career Paths, Industry Connections
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Logan Roberts
Analyst
Hawkwood Biotech Partners, LLC
UC Santa Barbara
University of Washington MS ChemE and Data Science
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Academic success is important, especially if your career uses your degree.
2. Networking with peers is crucial for learning about different career paths and opportunities.
3. Maintaining relationships with college friends can open doors to future opportunities
Transcript
College ideas for success.
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
That's a good question. School is very important, but it depends on what you study. Some people don't really use their degrees in their jobs, but I do a lot. I found that trying hard to learn a lot in my classes was really important.
Beyond that, making friends is crucial. It's even more beneficial to make friends who are pursuing similar things to you. I cannot tell you how much I've learned from my peers about what to do, what not to do, what opportunities to consider, and what to avoid.
I got into my current industry because of conversations I had with people in my undergraduate cohort. Even outside of your studies or industry, the friends you make in college are so important for opening opportunities later on. It sounds cliche, but it's true.
The people you meet in college are generally on a similar track, especially at a great school like UCSB where people are driven and doing cool things. They are also friendly and willing to stay in touch even if you haven't spoken in a while. Making lifelong friends in college is really important.
Maintaining those relationships is key. Not only do you want to be friends and hang out with them, but it also opens a lot of opportunities down the line. I would say that making and maintaining friendships in college is super important.