Reflections and next steps for Drew’s graduates
May 2026 – As the academic year ends, we turn our attention to the first steps the Drew University Class of 2026 will take as they share memories and appreciation for their time in The Forest.
Read on to learn where some of Drew’s outstanding students are headed next, and how their Drew experiences helped them reach their goals.
Harrison Anderson
Major/Minor: Finance and Business Administration double major and Computer Science minor.
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Post-graduation plans: I will be working for Citi in New York City as a Global Wealth Analyst in the Private Bank.
Sports: Women’s basketball team.
Favorite spot on campus: The circle during the spring and fall when everyone is hanging out outside and enjoying the nice weather.
Advice for Drew students: Make the most of your time at Drew. It will go by faster than you would think, so take advantage of the opportunities and the time to hangout with friends.
Achievements at Drew: Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Omicron Delta Epsilon Honors Society, and Sigma Iota Epsilon Honors Society; CLA – Finance Award 2026; and Dean’s List 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Reflection: I am grateful for my time at Drew as it prepared me for my future career through the classroom and programs like the Wall Street Semester. Most importantly, I am grateful for the memories I created at Drew and the life long friendships I am leaving with.
Shoutouts: A memorable experience at Drew was participating in the Wall Street Semester with Professor Smith. I am also extremely grateful for my experience playing on the women’s basketball team, as well as my friends and coaches from the team. Academically, I would like to thank Professor Feng, Professor Yousefi, and Professor Milligan who all helped me learn and prepare me for my career.
Enola Vicic-Hajdinjak
Majors: International Relations and Economics
Hometown: Paris, France
Post-graduation plans: Pursuing a master’s in Negotiation & Conflict Resolution from Columbia University School of Professional Studies.
Clubs/Sports/Interests: I am a member of Drew Intramurals, DUET (Drew University Equestrian Team), Drew Model UN and ISA (International Student Associations)
Advice for Drew Students: Take advantage of every opportunity Drew offers, even the ones that seem outside your comfort zone. Some of my best experiences came from trying new things and getting involved on campus.
Accomplishments at Drew: I was honored to be on the Dean’s List, inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, and Omicron Delta Epsilon, and serve as team leader for the Fed Challenge competition. I also participated in the UN Semester program as a sophomore.
Reflection on your time at Drew: My time at Drew helped me grow academically and personally. As an international student, I learned a lot from the people, opportunities, and experiences I had here.
Shoutouts: A special shoutout to Professor Carter, who has been an important mentor throughout my time at Drew. He was my advisor even before I arrived on campus, continued as my advisor during my first year, later became a member of my thesis committee, and has always been incredibly supportive through the many classes I took with him. His guidance played a major role in my academic journey at Drew.
Yeongrok Choi
Degree: Master of Divinity, United Methodist Ministry
Hometown: Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea
Post-graduation plans: I will be attending Union Theological Seminary in New York City to pursue a Master of Sacred Theology (STM), a post-master’s degree. I also plan to continue serving the church and navigating the ordination process to become an ordained elder within the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Clubs/campus involvement: During my time at Drew, I have been deeply committed to serving the community in various capacities. I am proud to have been a “voice of Drew Theological School” as a Chapel Musician, leading worship music every week for three years. I also enjoyed connecting with and assisting my peers as a student staff member at the library. Additionally, I had the privilege of serving my fellow Korean students as the Secretary of the Korean Caucus (2023) and fostering community engagement as the Events Coordinator for the Theological Student Association (2024).
Advice for Drew Students: “No one stands alone, We’ll stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide!” — Lyrics from “Draw the Circle” by Mark A. Miller.
Achievements at Drew: I am incredibly grateful to have received several honors during my academic journey, including the Lester Berenbroick Award in Church Music in 2024, followed by the George R. Warren Memorial Award in New Testament Scholarship and the Alfred B. Haas Award in Worship and Liturgy in 2026. However, the most profound honor of my time here is being selected as the Student Representative Speaker for the upcoming 2026 Commencement!
Reflection on your time at Drew: I still vividly remember the day I arrived in the U.S. in the winter of 2023, after a 14-hour flight from Korea. It is hard to believe that three and a half years have passed and it is already time to leave. Drew has been a warm home to me. Even when the painful news of the world surrounded me like a biting winter wind, Drew always offered me a sense of safety and peace. I will cherish these memories with a grateful heart forever. Thank you.
Shoutout: I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the professors of the Theological School who embraced me with such warmth. In particular, I remember with love and thanks the late Dean Tanya Linn Bennett.
I also want to give a special shoutout to my supervisor at the Drew Library, Emily La Jeunesse (Head of Access Services). Thank you for everything!
Madelyn Morgan
Major: Biology
Hometown: Hackettstown, New Jersey
Post graduation plans: I will be attending Lincoln Memorial College of Dental Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee! Here I will pursue my Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree.
Clubs/Sports: Throughout my time at Drew, I have been a peer tutor in biology and statistics courses, the Historian of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society and conducted research in Dr. Fazen’s biochemistry lab.
Advice for future Drew students: Take advantage of new opportunities. Being involved in many things exposes you to so many different types of people and helps foster such a great sense of community. Drew has a lot to offer, so make the most of your experience!
Reflection on your time at Drew: My favorite part about Drew was the relationships I made with my peers. Especially in the biology major, I was taking classes with the same group of students since freshman year. Having such great friends especially through challenging courses helped immensely. It was so rewarding to see each other grow throughout our four years at Drew.
Shoutouts: I would love to thank Dr. Miller, Dr. Choquette and Professor Hernon for being such great professors and mentors throughout my time at Drew. Their courses helped solidify my love for biology and a career in medicine. Additionally, Dr. Fazen’s Biochemistry lab strengthened my scientific and laboratory skills. Participating in a collaborative research environment was an invaluable experience that taught me skills I will continue to carry with me throughout my career in dentistry.
