Bronson Leclerc

Maggie Hufnagel

Class	2024
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Maine

Favorite Class

Torts

Talk a bit about your classes. What projects, subjects, or experiences have had an impact on you? How does that apply to your field?

I have really enjoyed the immersive aspect of my law classes. We regularly read and annotate cases or write legal briefs, just as we would in a true practice. But it’s the near-acting experiences that mean the most. Having worked on a case all semester in the newly formed Appellate Advocacy class, everyone was instructed to do all of the research, create a brief, and perform an oral argument to a panel of judges (other law professors) as if we were presenting to the Supreme Court. Assignments like this occur in all divisions, as there is such an emphasis on exposing students to the realities and logistics of their chosen fields. It makes the future less scary in the sense that now I have a stronger grasp on how to conduct myself in similar situations.

How have you benefited from the Upside-Down Curriculum so far?

The Upside-Down Curriculum, for me, is the most beneficial part of the Champlain College experience. Being able to work toward my goals every single day since I have started college has only heightened my drive. I now have a much better idea of what being a law student or lawyer entails. There is always an idealized version of whatever dream job you have, and the Upside-Down Curriculum grounds that, while still maintaining the love for the subject you have when entering college.

Have you had opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in your major to experiences outside the classroom?

I participated in the Elevator Pitch competition on campus two years in a row, and this year I won first place in my category. My major focuses a lot on research, preparation, and composure—all of which allowed me to prepare and perform stronger each time I participated in the competition.

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Aaron Leach

School/Division	Division of Information Technology & Sciences
Programs	Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Major
Class	2022
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Home State	New Hampshire
Study Abroad	Aesthetic Expressions travel course in India over Spring Break

Specialization

Cybersecurity Operations

Internship

Programming Intern at the Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity

What projects have you worked on that you found particularly rewarding?

My final project for my first year Business & Entrepreneurial Mindset class was to make a customer value proposition for a business we came up with. My group came up with a product that ended up not only getting us an A on the final, but also led to my professor inviting me to present the project idea to Samsung in New York. That project got me into the finals for the Elevator Pitch competition that year as well.

How has your Champlain experience prepared you for your future career?

With the large amount of hands-on work with software and tools, I feel like my classes have helped me prepare my technical skills really well. Out of the classroom, the number of extracurriculars and resources available have helped me explore my interests and learn transferable skills.

What advice do you have for students thinking about coming to Champlain for college?

Try your hardest to physically come to Burlington. Picture and videos just don’t do it justice. Once you see the lake at sunset there is no going back. Also, bring a winter coat-you’re going to need it.

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