As one of three recipients of the CAS Trust Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the CAS Centennial Celebration in New York City. I am a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and it was exciting to explore NYC for the first time! The CAS graciously sponsored both my travel and lodging.
While at the Centennial Celebration, I participated in the conference as well as the Student Program. During the Business Session, the other scholarship winners and I had the honor of being recognized for our efforts in front of an audience of CAS members. That experience validated the work I have put in thus far and inspired me to continue to achieve more in my career. I also had the chance to network with the Trust Scholarship Committee, which allowed me the pleasure of meeting and thanking those who selected the award recipients. Additionally, attending concurrent sessions and learning about emerging industry trends were both inspiring and thought-provoking.
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During the Student Program, I networked with Fellows of the CAS, found out how to enhance my professional skills and learned more about the property and casualty insurance industry. Each student at the program was provided a mentor to interact with throughout the day. Through this experience I formed valuable connections and deepened my understanding of the industry. Getting expert advice through a workshop with an actuarial recruiter was definitely a highlight for me — I even had a professional headshot photo taken for future use!
My experience at the CAS Centennial Celebration was extremely valuable and one that I will not forget!
