Caffeine and big dreams: Sun Devils on their plans after commencement


Collage of student photos
|

An open mind, good time management and a curiosity about the world — all are key tools in college students' journey toward a degree. But for many, caffeine is a crucial component as well, powering them through late-night study sessions and early-morning tests.

In light of that and in honor of Starbucks Executive Chairman Howard Schultz speaking at Arizona State University's Undergraduate Commencement on Monday, ASU Now set out to four ASU campuses to find students on the cusp of graduation.

We asked what they most looked forward to after graduation, what one question they'd ask Schultz if they could and what their caffeinated drink of choice was as they made their way through their final semester as a Sun Devil.

Video shot by Deanna Dent, Ken Fagan and Anya Magnuson and edited by Deanna Dent

More Sun Devil community

 

Portrait of Chase Mathias.

Student leader shares journey in finance and campus community

Chase Mathias first realized that the medical field might not be for him during a high school biology class when he passed out while dissecting a pig. Though he dreamed of becoming an…

A man with sunglasses stands in front of the U.S. Capitol building on an overcast day.

ASU grad finds purpose in public policy and service

When Bryson Jones took an AP government class back in high school, he found himself fascinated by the machinery of government and how it operates from a business perspective.Now, after an extensive…

Palo Verde Blooms

First-generation college student dedicates career to improving students' experiences in STEM

When Erika Nadile was a kid, she dreamed of being the first in her family to go to college. But she wasn’t sure that dream was possible. Now, not only has she gone to college, but she’s graduating…