Cynthia Andrews

DUS Experience

When did you enter DUS?
Freshman year
How many semesters did you spend in DUS?
Two or three.
Why did you choose DUS?
I was completely unsure of what major or direction I wanted to take.
What resources did you use in your exploratory and decision-making process?
I basically explored a variety of courses. Fortunately, I was able to drop courses that didn't make sense.
Did DUS benefit you? If so, how?
Absolutely! It was a penalty-free way to explore many options.

Penn State Experience

What major(s) (and minor(s), if applicable) did you end up choosing?
Marketing
What year did you graduate?
1983; M.B.A in 1985
What extracurricular activities made a difference in your college experience?
I was very active in the residence halls (ARHS, President of East Halls, Resident Assistant) and was a member of Skull and Bones. I think these activities exposed me to a number of new areas.
Looking back, would you have done anything differently during your time at Penn State?
Absolutely nothing!

Professional Experience

What jobs have you held since graduation?
  • Marketing Representative, IBM
  • Marketing Manager, IBM
  • Business Unit Executive, IBM
  • Industry Solutions Sales Executive, IBM
  • Business Unit Executive, IBM Global Education Industry
What is your current occupation?
Senior Location Executive, IBM Cleveland

Profile Last Updated: October 17, 2001