Emma Westerman

When I was a junior and senior in college I spent a lot of time securing an internship and then a full-time position and with that came the rigorous process of building and preparing a strong resume that would catch an employer’s attention. I cannot tell you how much being able to say I was a graduate of the Douglas Houghton Math Scholars Program helped me to demand that attention. And not only that, but once I was offered that interview, on many occasions I discussed with my potential employer all of the great things DHSP had helped me to accomplish. They loved to hear about the team atmosphere we not only become accustomed to, but thrive in as a DHSPer. They also loved to hear about the great analytical, logical, and complex problem solving skills we acquire by being challenged with difficult and sometimes impossible problems. DHSP is a large part of the reason I have become as successful as I have not only in my academic career but my professional one as well. Emma Westerman

DHSP Year: 2009–2010
Home Town: St.Louis, MO
Major: Actuarial Mathematics
Plans: Actuary, preferably consulting
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