Evan Gartner
Class of 2025
Internship
Project Management for Champlain’s Marketing Department
Favorite Class
Introduction to Game Production Management
What have you gained from Core? Has it changed your perspective?
Core has helped me to improve my reading and writing skills. It’s really changed my perspective of the world. Many of my Core classes have covered world issues and cultures, helping me to better understand that subject matter. My favorite Core class has to be the Reading, Writing, and Pop Culture class from the fall of my first year. The class was fun and very engaging because of Division of Information Technology & Sciences focus on protest songs written throughout history, which had a great impact on pop culture, and that really interested me.
What do you think about InSight? Why is it valuable, practical, or relevant?
The InSight program is a very useful program for helping students find jobs or internships. It’s very valuable because in addition to being used by current students, alumni can use it as a resource as well if they need assistance finding a job after graduating. The milestone that’s been the most rewarding to me is my LinkedIn submission. Getting a perfect score and receiving positive feedback from a peer career coach significantly boosted my confidence in succeeding with my job hunt.
Looking back, what advice would you give a new or incoming Champlain student? What might the high school version of you think about the current you today?
An important piece of advice I would give to a new or incoming student would be to always ask for help when you need it. I had a particularly stressful Spring 2022 semester. However, because I asked for help from my professors, counselors, and doctors, I was able to get through it and get on a great path. I feel like my high school self would be proud of all that I have accomplished in my first year and a half of college. He would probably tell me to keep it up, just like my teachers, professors, co-workers, family, and friends have all told me to do.
How did you apply to Champlain?
Regular Decision
Why I Chose Champlain
I chose Champlain because it was the only college in the country that had a major that combined my interests of video game development with business and management. I also liked the convenience and feel of a small campus. It makes it really easy to navigate and hard to get lost.
Clubs & Student Involvement
- Events Captain on Student Ambassador Executive Board
- Project Management Intern in the Champlain Marketing Department
- Study Abroad Recruiter
- Discord Moderator for Class of 2028 server
- Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business
- International Business Club Member
- Climb Champlain Member
- Move-In Crew for Fall 2024 Orientation
Ideal Weekend in Burlington
Sleep in, have a big brunch, participate in any weekend events that may be happening on campus, hang out with friends off campus for cookouts and movie nights.
Favorite Champlain Memory
Studying Abroad for the summer and fall of 2023. Being immersed in two different cultures for extended periods of time gave me so much more experience in the real world in terms of networking, internships, and allowed me to meet so many amazing people. I will never forget these experiences!
One piece of advice for students going through the college search process
Never be afraid to speak up and always ask for help when you need it. Your voice is the most important and powerful tool you have at your disposal. Use it, and you won’t regret it! Ask questions on a tour, connect with your admissions counselor, or reach out to alumni. No matter what you do, someone will always be there to help you if you speak up!
