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Rachel Anne McDonald

Rachel Anne McDonald. Monique Depass. B.S. Information Science & Technology Graduate. Background. Initially torn between Law and IST Fell in love with the classes and work Was interested in how the world connects through technology

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Rachel Anne McDonald

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  1. Rachel Anne McDonald

  2. 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.”

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