Alumni

Featured Alumni

Autumn Marshall
Spanish Minor

When first matriculating to Hampton University as a freshman, I possessed about 10 years worth of Spanish classroom training. I was placed in a special focus Spanish group in the second grade and although I had a strong foundation in the language, I lacked direction and purpose. Following the foreign language requirements of HU, I registered for an advanced Spanish class and was immediately encouraged by my professor to immerse myself in the various language opportunities available. My Spanish professor actually became my unofficial academic advisor. Although my major was Marketing, I was involved in activities that included Alpha Mu Gamma, the foreign language honor society, advanced Spanish for Business classes and eventually a 3 month study broad experience in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Today I am a Business Relationship Manager for the fourth largest US bank. When applying for jobs in college, my foreign language background automatically made me stand out amongst other applicants. Upon graduation, I had an offer from just about every company I applied to. Taking the time to learn an actual language also means learning a culture as well. This experience has rewarded me the ability to have an open mind, gain international experience, and great ease in working with various cultures. I plan on pursuing an advanced degree abroad within the next 2 or 3 years. The experience will give me the WOW factor I am sure will assist me if I apply to an Ivy League Institute thereafter or if I decide to head a department that involves any sort of cultural or international experience.

Other Alumni

Latysse McKinsie graduated in May 2005. Later on, she was selected by the Embassy of Spain in Washington D.C to receive a grant to be an Assistant in Spain for the North American Language and Culture program.

Karen Darlington, Jr. graduated in May 2008. She is a lawyer in North Carolina and Managing Partner of Darlington Rogers, PLLC. Her specialties are Immigration and Criminal Law.