Scholar in the Spotlight: Dominique Edwards

Scholar in the spotlight: Dominique Edwards
Scholar in the spotlight: Dominique Edwards

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Major: Accounting

Minors: Finance, Psychology

Year in school: Junior

Favorite Food: any pasta!

Random fact about yourself: I make a really good peacock noise. I worked at the Henry Doorly Zoo for 3 years, so I got pretty good at it!

Something you have learned as a W.H. Thompson Scholar: I have learned that there are so many good people out there in the world, and you can catch most of them in the halls of the Gaughan center.

Something you love most about being a W.H. Thompson Scholar: The amount of quality friendships you have the opportunity to make. There are so many people who are there for you, and genuinely care about you. In my mentor community, those friendships will last far beyond college.

Something you are looking forward to this year as a W.H. Thompson Scholar: All of the support I will receive from the professional staff with preparing myself for graduating and moving into the "real world", and continuing to be a role model for all of the younger scholars. I know all of the relationships I've made with fellow scholars, mentors, and professional staff will help me along my transition!

What are your summer plans? Financial advising intern at Waddell & Reed! (Thanks to Kristin Upp for getting me the interview)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living in Chicago, working as a financial adviser, and HAPPY!