St. Edward’s University graduates go on to a variety of things after graduation.  Some have migrated to Austin to stay.  Some have fellowships or jobs that take them to new places.  Some will return home to their homes and families.  Hilltop Views sat down with three graduating seniors to explore the various post graduate plans of various students.

Aaron McLellan

Hometown: Edgewood, Texas

Major: Computer Science

Future Plans- Aaron used his skills in computer science to gain an internship with Samsung last year.  Aaron was recently promoted to a full time position with Samsung and will stay in Austin to work at their semiconductor plant in the area.  His wife of two years, Lindsey, will continue her education at St. Edward’s for another year.

Thing they will miss most about St. Edward’s: The awesome friends he has made here.

Ashton Robison

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Major: Global Studies

Future Plans- Ashton received a Pickering Fellowship, a prestigious and competitive award given to students with a promising future in a career of foreign service.  Ashton will attend American University in Washington, D.C. starting in the fall and ultimately will go on to a job with the United States State Department in the future.

Thing they will miss most about St. Edward’s: Chicken strips in Ragsdale.

Claire Stone

Hometown: Foster City, California

Major: Social Work

Future Plans- Claire plans to return home to the bay area of California and play with her dog.  She wants to be closer to her family, including her triplet brother and sister. For the summer, she will work at a dental office back home, but eventual wants to find a full-time job that incorporates her training in social work.

Thing they will miss most about St. Edward’s: Assistant Dean of Students Connie Rey Rodriguez’s hair