Joellen L. Hornig '96
Double Major: History and Education
Profession: Human Resources Generalist at MetLife Financial Services, Long Island City, NY

Alumni Council member Joellen Hornig says that one of her most valuable memories of St. Lawrence is her semester in London . She is especially grateful to the London Program for preparing her for her career and inspiring her passion for travel.

“It was a year or two after I graduated from St. Lawrence that I realized what an impact the four years that I spent there had on my life,” she says. “The semester in London contributed to my professional and personal growth, because not only did I visit the city that I had always wanted to see, but I also learned how to be out of my comfort zone and still have the most unforgettable time. The cultural immersion that I underwent was an incredible experience that helped me to learn more about myself and understand myself better.

“The last four weeks of the semester were taken up by a full-time internship,” says Hornig. “Mine allowed me to be exposed to human resources, which is the profession that I have chosen. The connections I made at CSFB, where I interned, helped me get my second job out of college. 

“I'd always wanted to travel but never had the opportunity,” Hornig says. “Since my semester in London I have been to over 20 foreign countries, and I don't plan to stop anytime soon! In fact, I'm looking forward to going to Belize with friends from St. Lawrence this spring.”