Gateway Peer Advisors

Class of 2026

Bachelor of Arts, Government & Law; Religious Studies minor

A bit about me: I’m a rising senior majoring in Government & Law with a minor in Religious Studies. On campus, I conduct research on international conflicts, work with GovLab, and volunteer weekly through the Landis Center. Long term, I plan to attend law school and pursue a career as a lawyer or public servant. My professional journey has taken me from interning at the Economic and Social Research Foundation in Tanzania to serving as a researcher for GovLab, and completing an externship with the lobbying firm, Winning Strategies Washington, in D.C. This summer, I’ll be interning with the City of Easton’s Department of Community and Economic Development. Gateway has played a central role in my Lafayette experience. Whether helping me navigate internship opportunities, strengthening my applications, or providing funding, it’s been key to my career development.

Advice: Try a little bit of everything. Exploring widely is the best way to discover what truly excites you!

Class of 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Government & Law and Spanish ; Latin American and Caribbean Studies minor

A bit about me: My other involvements in the Lafayette community include being the Vice-President of OUT, as well as being part of Alternative School Break (Spring 2024), Refugee-Action (Fall 2024), the Hispanic Society of Lafayette, and as a Student Supervisor at Skillman Library. My current career goals are to utilize my passions in government and law to help minority families’ transition to the United States from their home country. My career goals tie in well with my most recent study abroad experience in Oaxaca, Mexico (Spring 2025), learning about migration, borders, and transnational communities.

Advice: A word of advice I would give to students in regards to career development is to not be intimidated by what Lafayette has to offer, and to utilize every opportunity given and shown to you that will help with future job opportunities.

Class of 2026

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Economics

A bit about me: I am involved with Fraternity and Sorority Life, Psychology Peer Mentors Program, Psi Chi, SMAC, and Club Soccer. As I’m heading into my senior year, figuring out what I want to do after graduation has been on my mind a lot; start working right away or apply to grad school? This summer, I’m interning at Modera Wealth Management to get some real-world experience in an office setting. Hopefully, this will help me figure out what I want my life to look like after college. Along the way, Gateway has been a huge help in guiding me through this decision-making process. I’ve done two externships, polished my resume during document review days, and spent time preparing for interviews with my Gateway Counselor. All of this support has made me feel more confident as I explore what comes next.

Advice: Don’t be shy about reaching out to Lafayette alumni and setting up coffee chats! One of the best things about Lafayette being a smaller school is the tight-knit community it creates. The alumni really feel that connection too, and in my experience, they’re always happy to offer advice and help out with your job search in any way they can.

Class of 2028

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Economics; Organizational Studies minor

A bit about me: In addition to being a Gateway Ambassador and Gateway Peer Advisor, I am also a student worker in the Office of Inclusion, a tour guide with Lafayette Admissions, and a Co-Director of one of the service camps in the Pre-Orientation Service Program (POSP). I also run with the Running Club. My career goals, although not narrowed down, will most likely consist of Industrial Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, recruitment, or management.

Advice: The biggest thing I would advise my peers to do in career development is to take the big risks. Even if you don’t think you are going to get the position or be qualified, there is no harm in applying and finding out. I highly encourage being absolutely fearless, shameless, and open to rejection, because that is how big things happen!

Class of 2026

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; Biotechnology, Bioengineering minor

A bit about me: On campus, I am a member of the EMS Club and the Society of Women Engineers. I also conduct research within the Mechanical Engineering Department as a Clare Boothe Luce scholar. Looking ahead, I’m interested in pursuing a master’s degree abroad and exploring careers in bioengineering management that will enable me to address global health challenges at the interface of mechanical engineering and health science. My career path has been nonlinear – before switching to engineering, I was a neuroscience major and pursued two internships in psychiatry. Through Gateway, I did an externship with an internal medicine physician at the University of Pennsylvania, and took part in two of Gateway’s Career Tracks programs, both of which gave me invaluable exposure to diverse industries.

Advice: Your career journey doesn’t have to follow a straight line either. What matters most is being proactive: take advantage of the Gateway Career Center and its Peer Advisors to ask questions, build your portfolio, and seek out new experiences. We are eager to help you explore and build confidence in whatever path you choose!