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Dy’mon Guthrie

Class	2021
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	New York
Study Abroad	Dublin (fall semester)

Internship

Student Teacher at Rick Marcotte Central School in South Burlington, VT

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Dymon Guthrie

Class	2020
Home State	New York
Study Abroad	Dublin (fall semester)

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Sean Harple

School/Division	Division of Information Technology & Sciences
Class	2021
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Oregon

Internship

Intern at the Emergent Media Center in Burlington, VT

What do you like best about your major?

I think the most valuable and enjoyable part for me has been learning how to use graphing and prediction software to analyze different datasets. My class projects have been the most rewarding, analyzing everything from Chipotle sales to sports statistics.

Can you describe your experience working with the Emergent Media Center?

At the Emergent Media Center, I worked alongside a team of other interns to research, develop, and present our findings on emerging technologies. The topics I learned about in class served as a base for me to build on during my internship experience, which also made it easy to bring the skills I learned in my internship back to class. Because of this internship, I have a fuller résumé, and I already have experience in the workforce, which will put me a step above other applicants.

Are you involved with any extracurricular activities?

I participate in Climb Champlain, our rock climbing club. I enjoy it a lot because it’s a fun, full-body workout, and it fits nicely into my schedule.

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Danielle Hazelton

School/Division	Division of Communication & Creative Media
Programs	Filmmaking Degree
Class	2019
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Vermont
Study Abroad	Dublin, Ireland

Specialization

Sonic Arts

Internship

Production Coordinator at Ned Kelly Pictures in Dublin, Ireland

Post-Grad Job

Senior Video Producer at Scout Digital in Burlington, VT

How did you choose Champlain College?

Champlain College was the only in-state school I applied to because I loved the hands-on Filmmaking program and all the production classes. I couldn’t afford the other colleges I got into, but when I visited the Champlain Financial Aid office during an Open House, they said I was being considered for a first-generation Vermont students scholarship that would cover most of my tuition for all four years.
The day I found out I got the Vermont First Scholarship, I started crying. I had been planning on staying home to work because I couldn’t afford college otherwise. Champlain made it possible for me to earn a college degree, pursue my career, and realize that I could grow and flourish if I put in the work.

How did the Upside-Down Curriculum impact your education?

I loved all of the production classes. Having a camera in my hands on the first day of school was so unique. Being able to practice so much in my classes made me feel better prepared to get an internship and work as a freelancer in the film industry starting in my first year of school. In the Production Management course, we learned how to be an Assistant Director (AD), and we used the software that professionals use on blockbuster pictures to go through the process an AD does during pre-production on a feature film.

How did Champlain prepare you for the professional world?

I completed over ten internships and freelancing assignments during my time at Champlain, including working for companies like BBC Three UK, Vice Media, Wild Hart Gin, and Ned Kelly Pictures in Dublin, Ireland. I was able to bring industry knowledge and experience to each internship because of the content I created and experienced in my classrooms. I came into each role knowing exactly how to do my job and elevate the expectations that were given to me because I’d done it before at Champlain.

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Shelsea Henry

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Programs	Marketing Degree
Class	2020
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Massachusetts

Post-Grad Job

Service Job in Washington DC for a nonprofit

Internships

Boss Enterprise in Boston, MA & Fuse Marketing, Burlington, VT

How does your Data Science minor enhance your Marketing major?

Data Science and Marketing are a great fit because a lot of companies are looking for analytical skills. In my marketing internships, it’s been an extra bonus to have a Data Science background.

What was it like to take a travel course?

The first travel course I took was in my sophomore year, and it was to Zanzibar. It was with Professor Gary Scudder. The class was on aesthetics expressions, and it was basically about art, looking at different types of art and the world in general. We went to Zanzibar during winter break, and it was an amazing experience. I never thought I would travel at all, but Champlain provided me with that opportunity, so I took it. It was mostly about looking at different cultures in the area and expanding our knowledge on different types of art. One of our projects when we were there was to pick an artifact, it could be anything at all, and basically analyze it and see how it differs from different types of art in the world in general.I also went to India in my junior year, also with Scudder, and it was a religion class looking at Islam and how, in different parts of the world, it affects different mechanisms in terms of how people worship. That was also very educational, and I loved it.

How have you gotten involved on campus?

During my freshman year, my first year here, there was a volunteer workshop at Black Girls Code. Black Girls Code is a company that tries to help women of color get into tech world, and they focus mostly on programming. So, getting women to code and stuff like that, but mostly minorities in different regions that they might not have the resources to. I did a volunteer workshop and I taught an HTML class, so that was really great. It was very hard teaching kids, but I definitely learned through it, and I was able to teach the class really well.

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Michael-Paul Ho-Kang-You

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Programs	Game Production Management Degree
Class	2020
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Aruba
Study Abroad	Shanghai, China and Montreal, Canada

Internship

Project Management Intern at Ironbelly Studio in Montreal, Canada

How has the Upside-Down Curriculum enhanced your education?

Thanks to the Upside-Down Curriculum, I have worked as a producer on 12 different projects since my first year with various teams in different genres ranging from racing, action, horror, adventure, narrative, and platformer games. Because of these experiences, I’ve been able to strengthen my skills and widen my knowledge of production management.

You’ve studied abroad twice. Can you tell us about one of your internships abroad?

I was a Project Management Intern at Ironbelly Studio in Montreal, Canada. I worked with 80 developers around the world to develop over 16 games. I was in charge of updating the team continuously with new materials, keeping a healthy communication between the studio and developers, updating the tasks of the projects, and play-testing all the games.

Have you had any on-campus jobs?

I have worked as a Student Ambassador for five semesters. I love connecting with prospective students and their parents, and sharing my experiences at Champlain. Every day at the office is different and unique, and helping high school students find their ideal college and major warms my heart.

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Kyle Holland

School/Division	Division of Communication & Creative Media
Programs	Game Sound Design Degree
Class	2026
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	Connecticut

How did you apply to Champlain?

Transfer Student

Why I Chose Champlain

I preferred the smaller class sizes and active community.

Clubs & Student Involvement

• Coffee and Tea club
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Ideal Weekend in Burlington

Walking down Church Street to the waterfront with friends.

Favorite Champlain Memory

Winning best outfit at Taylor Swift night.

One piece of advice for students going through the college search process

Keep an open mind!

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Pal Hollywood

Class	2017

Graduation Year

’17

Organization

Sterling Communications

Position Title

Senior Account Executive

How are you using your Communication degree at your job?

My PR degree gave me the confidence in my skills that allowed me to push myself in other ways, because I knew I could rely on my career, and myself. It gave me the opportunity to move across the country and start my adventure in California! I still am facing new tasks in my career that aren’t ‘new’ to me, thanks to the foundation in PR I received at Champlain.

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Maggie Hufnagel

Class	2024
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Maine

Favorite Class

Torts

Talk a bit about your classes. What projects, subjects, or experiences have had an impact on you? How does that apply to your field?

I have really enjoyed the immersive aspect of my law classes. We regularly read and annotate cases or write legal briefs, just as we would in a true practice. But it’s the near-acting experiences that mean the most. Having worked on a case all semester in the newly formed Appellate Advocacy class, everyone was instructed to do all of the research, create a brief, and perform an oral argument to a panel of judges (other law professors) as if we were presenting to the Supreme Court. Assignments like this occur in all divisions, as there is such an emphasis on exposing students to the realities and logistics of their chosen fields. It makes the future less scary in the sense that now I have a stronger grasp on how to conduct myself in similar situations.

How have you benefited from the Upside-Down Curriculum so far?

The Upside-Down Curriculum, for me, is the most beneficial part of the Champlain College experience. Being able to work toward my goals every single day since I have started college has only heightened my drive. I now have a much better idea of what being a law student or lawyer entails. There is always an idealized version of whatever dream job you have, and the Upside-Down Curriculum grounds that, while still maintaining the love for the subject you have when entering college.

Have you had opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in your major to experiences outside the classroom?

I participated in the Elevator Pitch competition on campus two years in a row, and this year I won first place in my category. My major focuses a lot on research, preparation, and composure—all of which allowed me to prepare and perform stronger each time I participated in the competition.

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Lucia Hughes

School/Division	Division of Communication & Creative Media
Class	2023
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers

Advice to Students?

Don’t be afraid to talk to your professors if you are struggling.

Favorite: Book, Movie, Podcast?

Movie: Knives Out

Inspirational Quote?

If we were all trees there’d be no more wars, because we’d be trees.

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Billy Hughes

Class	2023
Pronouns	He/Him/His

Piece of advice to students?

Find core professors you like and enroll in all of their courses.

What's your favorite book, movie or podcast?

Movie: Lupin III: the Castle of Cagliostro

Inspirational Quote?

“In a rich man’s house the only place to spit is his face” – Diogenes

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Mohammed Hussein

School/Division	Division of Information Technology & Sciences
Programs	Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Degree
Class	2025

Advice to Students?

Google All The Things

Favorite: Book, Movie, Podcast?

Movie: Iron Man

Inspirational Quote?

“Everyone Wants a Happy Ending, Right? But It Doesn’t Always Roll That Way.” – Tony Stark

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Lily Jackson

School/Division	Division of Information Technology & Sciences
Programs	Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Degree
Class	2021
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Texas

Specialization

Cybersecurity

Favorite Class

Any tech class!

How has the Upside-Down Curriculum impacted your education?

I did Cisco Networking for three years in high school and I liked it a lot, so I knew I wanted to continue learning about it. Since I knew what I wanted to do from the start, the Upside-Down Curriculum was very helpful in confirming that the Computer Networking & Cybersecurity program was where I wanted to be.

Are you involved in any extracurricular organizations?

I’ve been an officer in the Womxn in Technology club for the past two years, and an officer in the Cybersecurity Club for a year. I’ve also been in the Digital Forensics Association for two years. I enjoy these clubs because you can come together with your friends and classmates to learn something that you may not discuss in classes.

How has your time at Champlain prepared you for the professional world?

From the InSight curriculum to all my tech classes, I feel prepared to be out in the real world because I’ve been given so many opportunities for success. All of the professors here want to help you succeed in classes and in the rest of your career.

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Ryan Jackson

Programs	Computer Science & Innovation Degree
Class	2026

Why do you want to be a tutor?

During my first semester at Champlain, I attended peer tutoring hours almost every day of the week. I wasn’t someone who liked admitting that they needed help, and overcoming that anxiety gave me the strength to succeed within my coursework and within my college life. I wanted to give other students that same strength, and leave a lasting positive impact through my passion for teaching and learning.

Advice to Champlain Student?

Asking for help is an extremely valuable skill and will allow you to overcome many challenges throughout your college experience. Reach out to professors, ask a tutor during drop-in hours, or ask a classmate (when applicable).

Fun Fact

I like to play basketball.

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Katie James

School/Division	Division of Information Technology & Sciences
Programs	Computer Science & Innovation Degree
Class	2025
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers

Advice to Students?

Don’t push off studying until the last minute – ensure that you understand the topics as they come so that you only have to review rather than learn right before an exam.

Favorite: Book, Movie, Podcast?

Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Inspirational Quote?

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2

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