Name:  Christopher Passodelis II

Concentrations:  Finance, Supply Chain

Internship:  TE Connectivity (Philadelphia) working in FP&A and Treasury

Future Plans:  Pursue a full-time career in corporate finance with either TE Connectivity, IBM, or Exxon

Why did you choose Smeal:  I chose Smeal because of the intimate class settings and strong community.  While these have lived up to expectations, the hidden gem of the program has been the career services team.  Mike and Emily have been instrumental to my success in pursuing internships and full-time careers.

What has been your favorite Smeal MBA memory thus far:  While on Global Immersion in Chile, we visited a winery that could not have been any cooler.  The grounds and house were picturesque, the food that was served was nothing short of amazing, and the tour was incredible.  Having seen wineries in Napa Valley and other places, I wasn’t expecting anything to be more impressive than the wineries I had already seen.  Fortunately, I was wrong.  This experience, as well as the rest of immersion, was amazing.