At the end of her junior year, allied health sciences major Megan Sargisian was uncertain about a future career. Despite having no background in insurance, she took a chance on a summer internship with Travelers in Hartford. The experience was transformative for her. She now has a job with the company outside of Boston, MA, waiting for her once she graduates in May 2020. Read more about Megan’s experiences as a UConn student.
What attracted you to UConn?
I started my college career right here in Connecticut at Manchester Community College (MCC). I had absolutely no idea what career path I wanted to take, so I thought community college would be a great place to begin to adjust to college life. It was a great choice because it put less pressure on my decision to commit to a larger school. Instead of going right from high school to a giant campus, I had two years to make that decision, all while completing prerequisite courses that could be transferred to virtually any college I wanted. By the end of those two years, my choice to head to UConn was a no-brainer. It was close to home for me and I gained a scholarship through MCC that confirmed my decision to attend.
What is your major, and why did you choose it?
I am an allied health sciences major. Honestly, by the time I made it to UConn, I still was uneasy about what my future career was going to be. I bounced around a lot of different ideas that all ultimately came down to requiring a science degree. Allied health sciences was the best fit for me. It is a flexible major with a multitude of opportunities. I am really pleased with my decision and I love the college I am a part of.
