1. Rachel Anne McDonald

2. B.S. Information Science & Technology Graduate
Monique Depass
B.S. Information Science & Technology Graduate

3. Background Initially torn between Law and IST
Fell in love with the classes and work
Was interested in how the world connects through technology
Loved the idea of graduating and immediately starting a career

4. Extracurriculars at Mercer
Was a member of the Cyber Defense Team
Did a lot of work in the Networking Labs
Took a position as a Lab Assistant in the computer lab to help with minor technical problems

5. Professors at Mercer
Helped prepare her by teaching her how to ask the right questions
Taught her how important out-of-the-classroom learning was
Always “explained everything really well” and “[challenged her] to the max”

6. How Mercer Helps You Taught her to ask and answer questions
Taught her the importance of internships, allowing her to intern twice
Helped her to be prepared for a job in IT
Helped her to be hired just after she graduated

7. Advice for Freshmen
“Do it. You won’t regret it, and if you listen to your professors, you too can graduate knowing you already have a position waiting for you.”