Graduates from the Global Academy - Where are they now?

May 2022: My experience with the global academy began when I was able to participate in the PYLP program. From there, my mind was set on what I wanted to spend most of my time on at school. I felt the most productive while in my Global Academy classes and felt that I learned the most valuable information there. I was really challenged my senior year during COVID, but despite that I was able to set up interviews and develop networking skills to work on my capstone project. It was way out of my comfort zone, but I am so happy I was able to experience these things while in high school because it really set me up for success after graduation. I can say that it was definitely one of the best experiences I had at Huntley, and I had lots of fun researching alongside my peers.

Nowadays, I am finishing up my freshman year at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. I was on track to major in Computer Science, however, I am now taking an extended leave in order to directly pursue my dream career of becoming a video game developer. I am now enrolled in a trade school where I will receive a Software Development Certificate to go along with my Illinois Global Scholar Certificate. I can utilize my experience gained in the Global Academy to develop video games while taking global issues and cultures into perspective. I am also taking a trip to Europe this summer, where I will actively be aware and hold an understanding of my place in the world as an environmentally conscious human being. Personally, I am excited to see how European countries utilize public transportation and how they keep nature protected.