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Kristian Adomait

Kristian Adomait sets sights on finance career following MA in Economics

Kristian Adomait recently made a move many new grads make after completing their education - to a new city and new job. Following the completion of his MA in Economics in the financial economics field, he landed a role at big-four audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and is currently pursuing his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. When asked what he valued most about his experience in the MA program, he emphasized that his graduate education was an asset during the job search process because it set him apart from other candidates.

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For star Gryphon athlete Andrew Nixon, balancing athletics and academics comes naturally

Andrew Nixon wears multiple hats as an alumnus of U of G’s Human Resources Management (HRM) program and award-winning Gryphon track star. While his reasons for coming to U of G were rooted in his love for sport and desire to compete at the highest levels, Nixon says his experience as a Gryphon “measures far more than just in medals.”

Name: Andrew Nixon
Hometown: Thunder Bay, ON
Major: Human Resources Management
Year: Third

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Journey of an Entrepreneur

After the passing of his father, Ronald Tingchaleun and his mother spent every Saturday for the following eight months lining up at sales centers around the GTA in search of a new home. Ronald quickly learned how tedious and frustrating the search would become, shedding light on the lack of tools and resources available to families in similar circumstances. This experience would pave the way for LeoBold, a business started by Ronald in his final year of the Real Estate and Housing Program at the University of Guelph.

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