Maria Cortes | 49er Graduate | UNC Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

What degree(s) are you earning? What do you plan on doing after graduation?

BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Talent Management and work within HR or as a recruiter in Charlotte!

What organizations were you involved in?

Delta Zeta, NRHH, Order of Omega, Housing & Residence Life, Popp Martin Student Union (student employee and advisory board member), Ninerthon

Favorite spot on campus and why?

Student Union! It was the perfect spot to hang out, study and do homework in between classes. I would love to meet up with friends here to catch up or grab some starbs

Tell me about your favorite memory!

Sophomore year when I lived in Witherspoon Hall and met some of my best friends including my boyfriend of almost 3 years! We met tons of international students and would hang out almost every night until sunrise.

Most valuable lesson learned during your college career? 

Don’t be afraid to try new things! Even if they scare you.. that’s a good sign! Greatness is outside your comfort zone.