Pete

Activities

• Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) – Aims to develop and recognize leadership potential, beginning with high school sophomores
• Student Alumni Ambassadors – Establishes, fosters and promotes the development of beneficial relationships among the University’s students, alumni, staff, faculty, and the campus community

Where is your favorite spot on campus to study?

Any small, out of the way departmental library

Where is your favorite spot on campus to hang out with your friends?

Newman Hall

Where is your favorite spot on campus to relax?

IMPE (IntraMural Physical Education building)

What is your favorite club or organization on campus that you are involved with?

Office for Technical Consulting Resources

What do you like most about your major?

I enjoy working through cases with bright classmates. It's fun to dig into scenarios to determine an optimal course of action for an organization.

What are your favorite courses within your major?

I really enjoyed Finance 232:  Personal Wealth Management and Finance 423: Finance of Emerging Businesses because they provided extremely practical tips that I use everyday in managing my finances from choosing a mutual fund to running my small business. The Technology and Management courses were also wonderful because I got to see the same great group of students every semester. It felt like I had a comfortable community of peers--like grade school all over again.

What are your favorite extra curricular activities related to your major?

Office for Technical Consulting Resources

What are your favorite extra curricular activities NOT related to your major?

Model United Nations, Student Alumni Ambassadors, HOBY, Illini Club, Eucharistic Minister at St. John's

Describe your most memorable experience at Illinois.

There are many, from the excitement of the men’s basketball team advancing to the NCAA tournament to coordinating massive conferences to late night pranks and shenanigans with friends. Of all of my experiences, I probably have to choose my first book signing at the Illinois Leadership Center. Everything came together just in time. Friends, teachers, and acquaintances from every corner of my collegiate experience lent me their support by walking in the bitter cold to one of my favorite places. These varied networks met each other for the first time as we all laughed, took pictures, reminisced, and signed on a very special night.

Why do you belong at Illinois?

The University of Illinois' size provides an infinite array of opportunities. Since I've always had an entrepreneurial drive, choosing my next adventure has been the the best part of being a student here. The more than 1,000 registered student organizations and ubiquity of extraordinary individuals means there is always a wonderful way to get involved.