Hometown: Muscatine, Iowa

Majors: economics and music, graduated spring 2011

Career plans: entry level management position with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Phoenix, Arizona

“I thought of economics as a good business related major that could apply to many careers and fields. It could take me in many different directions, like sales, finance, or management. I wanted something that would cover a broad spectrum.”

“Economists approach problems differently than others - they incorporate abstract ideas that are hard to measure, but which also make a lot of sense. Economics is cool!”

“When I think about my major in economics it seems so applicable to everyday life. Economics influences the way I watch the news, think about politics, or how I spend my money. Economics is in every decision I make.”