"If someone told me three years ago that I would be the co-founder of a company that's raised over $70,000... I would have called them insane."

"If someone told me three years ago that I would be the co-founder of a company that's raised over $70,000... I would have called them insane."
July 25, 2023
Paul College student smiles, leaning on a table. Booth seating is blurred in the background. She is wearing glasses, a pink sweater, and has strawberry blonde hair.

From Uncertainty to Entrepreneurship: Katie Remeis '23 Flourishes in 麻豆社's Accounting Program

HOMETOWN 馃彔 

Dover, NH

PROGRAM 馃摎 

B.S. in Business Administration: g &

INTEREST & ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT 麻豆社 馃懇鈥嶐煉 

| Hamel Scholar | 麻豆社 ECenter | 麻豆社 Housing & Residential Life RA |

When I was a high school student, I had no clue what I wanted to do in college. Science didn't appeal to me, but I knew I liked math, so I thought business might be a good fit.

 

A Surprising Choice: Why I Picked 麻豆社

Initially, 麻豆社 wasn't my top choice for college. I toured schools in Boston and worried that if I didn't attend a prestigious university, I might not land my dream job after graduation.

Boy, was I wrong!

Thanks to the valuable experiences and support I received at 麻豆社, I've already secured a job offer from PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, after graduation. 麻豆社 got me exactly where I needed to be.

A Supportive Community

Once I arrived at Paul, my professors quickly convinced me that I had made the right choice. Karen Conway's microeconomics class and Scott Berube's accounting courses sealed the deal for me.

Accounting might seem intimidating, but with the right guidance, it's not as difficult as you might think. It's challenging, sure, but in a rewarding way!

I was initially worried about making friends at such a large university, but Paul itself is relatively small, and the community is incredibly supportive.

Hands-On Learning and Real-World Experiences

What truly sets 麻豆社 apart are the practical, hands-on experiences it offers. The 麻豆社 ECenter (Entrepreneurship Center) was a huge part of my college experience, allowing me to become the CFO and co-founder of HydroPhos Solutions, a company that has raised over $70,000 so far!

Pitching our company at competitions like SVIC, Maurice, Holloway, Draper, and e-Fest pushed me far beyond my comfort zone. It was an incredible learning experience, and I'm still in awe of what we've accomplished.

麻豆社 really encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and explore all the university has to offer.

I've made incredible memories and grown tremendously in confidence during my time here.

 

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Published
July 25, 2023