Thursday, April 17, 2025

Networking...

Networking in action...

... with the Steds family. That's right! Steds freshmen, sophomores, and juniors... even seniors too... had an opportunity to network with eighteen Steds Alumni in the familiar and relaxed environment of the Oak Room at SDH. Coming from California to Georgia, Colorado to New York and representing various majors from history to aerospace, finance to computer science and everything else in between, the Gentlemen had the opportunity to engage their fellow Stedsmen, asking any and all questions about careers paths, internships, and advice... all those things that one cannot learn in the classroom nor receive from the Career Center. 

On the evening, Peter Ferraro '23, finance and global affairs major, share, 

"What an honor to be part of the inaugural Gentlemen for Gentlemen! Beginning our evening with dinner and drinks at Traditions was the perfect way to reconnect with our fellow Steds alumni and set the scene for a truly unprecedented event. Upon my arrival to the Oak Room, I was buzzing with excitement to chat with some of the eager underclassmen interested in life as an Investment Banker. The ensuing two hours consisted of thoughtful questions and reflections on my career discernment process just a few years back. 


After returning to my hotel room at the end of the evening, I reflected on the deeper importance of our St. Edward’s Hall community and this specific event. Although we as students may physically live in Steds for only 3-4 years, our community, friendship and most importantly, brotherhood, endures for eternity. I immediately thought of my two younger brothers who, despite not being Notre Dame students or pursuing the same career path as me, always serve as my source of inspiration to be as strong of a mentor as possible for them. Our lives have been transformed by our shared experiences in St. Edward’s Hall and we owe it to our amazing community to serve as big brothers to the next generation of Steds Gentlemen. 


For Hall and King!"


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... with more networking on top of networking...

... getting answers and making new connections.