In May of 2013, Sam Gray of Boulder, CO was awarded his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Sam Gray of Boulder, CO graduated with an undergraduate class of 4,687, joining a community of more than 250,000 University of Colorado, Boulder alumni around the world. Dame Julie Andrews, the internationally adored actress and winner of numerous Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Grammy’s, and other awards, gave the commencement address.

Sam Gray of Boulder, CO was thrilled to have finally completed his undergraduate education, and to celebrate the big day with friends, classmates, and family. “It feels incredible to have accomplished so much,” Sam Gray of Boulder, CO says. “I’ve put so many hours into this degree – holding this diploma reminds me of how far I have come.”

Sam Gray of Boulder, CO graduated with a Double Major, meaning he put in many long hours and late nights of dedicated study for his education. Given the rough job climate for many of today’s recent graduates, Sam Gray of Boulder, CO felt that dedicating himself to the extra effort of a Double Major was well worth it. Not only does a Double Major demonstrate a strong commitment to education and academic responsibility, it also broadens his experience and makes him much more attractive to employers.

Indeed, Sam Gray of Boulder, CO already has some work experience under his belt. He has worked three internships during his time at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and feels that this real world experience has been an invaluable supplement to his academic career.

“Having the opportunity to work at multiple well-respected investment firms before I graduated taught me so much about how economics and finance work in the real world,” he says. Hopefully for Sam Gray of Boulder, CO, this amount of practical experience will also contribute positively to his job options after college.

For the moment, however, Sam Gray is just happy to have finished. He graduates with high prospects – an excellent education, a healthy level of preexisting work experience, and an upcoming adventure deploying with the Peace Corps.