It's All Business

Throughout his high school career, Ethan Hu explored his interest in the business world through a wide range of close-knit summer programs. Wanting to continue and improve upon his knowledge within the field, Hu began searching for the same sense of closeness when looking for a liberal arts school to attend with a strong business program--he happened to come upon Washington College.

 

“I came here looking for a small school that has a strong sense of community,” Hu said. “I wanted that liberal arts experience because being surrounded by those with different majors and experiences not only encourages students to meet with a wide variety of people, but also encourages and promotes intellectual curiosity amongst students; with intellectual curiosity, comes growth.”

Through his experiences within the business department, as well as the economic and theatre departments, Hu managed to gain a combination of interchangeable, fluid skills he could apply to any , thanks in large part to the assistance and encouragement from his professors and peers.

“The interesting thing about WAC is that, because it is a small community, the professors in the department are willing to take the time to help and motivate their students to reach their potential—I’ve gotten a lot of great support and help from professors in all of the things I’ve done,” he said. “Because of the size of the school, professors really get the chance to learn about who each student is, and not just as a name or face.”

Throughout his college career, Hu felt that he had gained a lot from his experiences here at the college; not only did he increase his knowledge and hone in on his skills in the field, but also the value of hard work, determination, and willingness to go the extra mile in the business world.

“During my time at WC, the faculty has been extremely helpful when it comes to determining my major, Senior capstone projects and planning for my classes,” Hu said. “Many professors were willing to work with me and my plethora of questions including those about my career and which classes to take.”