August 24, 2016
MPA’s more recent graduates have been up to some incredible things this summer! They sent us some postcards from college …
Dear MPA Community, 
I’m two years out of high school and a student at DePaul University. This summer I traveled to Cuba on an international business seminar to study the economy of their changing market and to England to study environmental economics and sustainability development. I became a global citizen at MPA and was inspired to find my niche in the international economy, learn how it is affecting the future, and work to understand what I can do to shape it for the better.
Sincerely, Ali Herold (Class of 2014)
Greetings from Quito!
I’ve been in Ecuador since early June, on break from Scripps College. Traveling with an organization called Child Family Health International has given me an opportunity to participate in a program that compares urban and rural health care. I’m pursuing my passion for science that began at MPA, and am so thankful for all those years of Spanish! The people here are wonderful, and the food is sure interesting! Hope all is well in Minnesota!
Best, Emma Stacy (Class of 2015)
Hi, Panthers!
I graduated in May with my master’s degree in materials science and engineering from Cornell University where I researched a novel material for display technologies and became an under 23 World Rowing Champion. This summer I started training with the National Rowing Team with the hopes of competing in the 2020 Olympics. MPA ignited my passion for learning and helped me develop so many of the skills I needed to succeed moving forward.
Best regards, Kate Roach (Class of 2011)
Dear MPA,
I am now a junior at the University of Minnesota where I am studying sport management and am part of the Honors Program. I have worked for the Minnesota Twins the last two summers while also coaching a baseball team. During the school year, I am a student manager for the Gopher Men’s Basketball Team. In addition, I have created lifelong friendships as a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. I’m grateful that MPA put me in a position to succeed.
From, CJ Kramer (Class of 2014)
Hi, MPA!
This summer I started medical school at NYU, where I hope to incorporate my interest in food and nutrition into medicine. I just started a blog called Eat Your Food Meds to delve into the latest nutritional science. MPA instilled my passion to learn. There is so much to learn, so much to think about—that keeps me going every day!
Cheers, Garseng Wong (Class of 2011)
