Explore the diverse career opportunities available to biology and chemistry majors beyond medical school, including roles in academia, industry, government, non-profits and other health-related fields.
Ben Rosenbloom ’25, who focused on exercise science and sport leadership, balanced academics and responsibilities as the student program director for strength and conditioning at Berry. Heading to graduate school this fall, he is grateful for his comprehensive college experience.
Mekhi Tchassama didn’t just study communication; he practiced it at every turn. From internships and campus jobs to community engagement and mentorship, he built a future in public relations grounded in experience, versatility and purpose.
Discover how Berry College's Individually Designed Major (IDM) program allows students to tailor their education, combining multiple disciplines to achieve career goals through personalized, interdisciplinary studies.
While playing football at Berry, Holland Stallings majored in finance and accounting, successfully competed for two significant internships and landed a job before graduation.
Pre-law student Zion Rome says critical thinking skills, on-the-job training and coaches at Berry have prepared him for graduate school and professional life.
Sean-Anthony Mensah ’25, a computer science and creative technologies double major, balanced a busy senior year that triumphed in a job offer from Mohawk.
Aspiring to a career in the music industry, Teniya Evans ’25 credits the college’s mentoring community and hands-on experiences for her career direction. With a firm business foundation to complement her musical talent, she’s all set to work for A Jam, a home for creative artists in the global music industry.
Discover how early and continuous classroom exposure transforms aspiring teachers into effective educators. Learn about the advantages of hands-on teaching practice, from improved retention rates to positive impacts on student achievement.
Kana Furukawa ’24 is a forestry research specialist at the LSU AgCenter. Her work includes optimizing tree growth, testing herbicides, enhancing wildlife habitats and more. Looking back, she attributes her success to extensive undergraduate fieldwork and supportive mentors at Berry.
Gavin Booker ’23, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Rome Emperors, shares his journey from Berry College to professional broadcasting, highlighting his passion for baseball and the pivotal college experiences that shaped his budding career.
First interested in pre-med, Brandon Head explored several majors before digging into data science. A recent internship showed him how technology is being developed to address neurological conditions.
Ivan Khoo, a math and computer science major, is not only interning at Mohawk Industries but also using his Honors thesis to improve his college’s scheduling system.
Joy Han ’24 came to Berry knowing she could build long-lasting relationships that would contribute to her personal and professional development.
Salley Kate Pierce ’22 is studying to become a physician assistant (PA). Her journey started with a role in Berry’s sports medicine department where she progressed from small tasks to team lead. Her exercise science curriculum and internships also prepared her for graduate studies.
Berry education majors with an interest in science and math enter the workforce with competitive resumes, thanks to hundreds of classroom hours earned before graduation.
Exercise science major and student athlete Diego Lopez-Barahona ’24 praises the hands-on, real-world learning he experienced at Berry. From organizing college intramurals and getting experience in internships to working for a tennis center, he’s on his way to fulfilling his lifelong goals.
Working in a biochemistry research lab at Berry, Caitlin Herring ’24 was listed as a researcher in a prestigious journal. Close mentoring by a caring professor instilled confidence and the skill set to step into computational chemistry.
Three Berry-minted entrepreneurs continue to evolve their clothing line while spreading a message of inclusion.
Gavin Duncan took advantage of Berry’s nursing program — from small class sizes and faculty mentoring to opportunities to learn about health care abroad though the department’s annual cultural immersive experience in Kenya.
MJ Shaffer always loved technology but discovered the true impact it could have through hands-on coursework, in-depth internships and community engagement at Berry College. Emphasizing solution-driven work and collaboration, MJ encourages computer science students to embrace challenges and try new things.
Alexis Rooks ’24 wants to supply the world with safe, plentiful food. Berry prepared her to conduct genetic research that could produce healthier livestock and prevent human disease.
Prepared by courses and work experiences at Berry, senior Annabelle Norton took a bite out of the Big Apple during her summer internship with IEX and returned to with a knowledge of fintech and real-world experience in social media and branding.
Physics major Brenden Smothers built a cloud-computing system during his internship and was then hired as the company’s webmaster. He reflects on how Berry encouraged him to pursue his interests and credits his support network for much of his success.
As an ambitious student with a variety of interests, Makhia Williams says an internship at Mohawk Industries, an international leader in flooring, is helping her focus career goals.