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Jake Terlik - I am in love with my school and my friends I’ve made.

I am a 20 year old senior majoring in Business Analytics with a minor in Criminology. I am an active member of Greek Life and participate on the club ice hockey team. I have a work study where I am an office assistant for graduate enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences on campus. I am a middle child with a younger sister in high school and an older brother who graduated from Northeastern University.

About me

  • GenderMale
  • Current academic yearSenior
  • Age20
  • Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
  • Academic focusBusiness/Finance
  • Personality typeExtroverted
  • College experience ratingAmazing

Tour type

  • Campus tour
  • Video chat

Hometown

Stratford, Connecticut, USA

Major(s)

Business Analytics

Minor(s)

Criminology

Extracurriculars activities

  • Greek life
  • Club/Organization
  • Job/Internship
  • ROTC
  • NCAA varsity sport
  • Recreational sport
  • Student government
  • Community service
  • Religious/Cultural group
  • Art/Music/Performance
  • Study abroad
  • Other

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Club Ice Hockey, Sigma Chi Fraternity

Housing experience

  • Dorm
  • Off-campus house or apartment
  • Fraternity or sorority house
  • Home (Commuter)
  • Other

Describe your college experience

My transition to college was something I’ll never forget and appreciate more than anything. I didn’t know anyone coming here and it was fairly easy to find people who were similar to me and I have had the same friends since freshmen year and can happily say I have built friends to last me a lifetime.

Tip for future students

I would highly recommend to join a club that interests you since other people that join will be very similar to you and it’s an easy way to stay busy and not feel lonely. If you are more outgoing then definitely try Greek life because there’s lots of relationships and activities there to be made. This school has a lot of rich kids and I was definitely intimidated and felt out of place at times. You have to focus on yourself and realize that you are all in the same school regardless of status and you can make your own impact in any organization, club, or community that you join.

Favorite class

My favorite class was macroeconomics with professor Lago because of how interactive he made it and his personality and outlook on life was intriguing and made the lectures more engaging.

Career goals

I hope to acquire an investment or data analyst internship that trails into a full time position at a top company in New York City.

Ideal way to spend a free night

My ideal way to spend a free night is with friends out in downtown Miami or just at the fraternity house hanging out casually.

High school or secondary school

Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT

Previous college

N​/​A

Favorite spot on campus

My favorite place on campus is the tables by Smoothie King since it looks onto the beauty of the lake in the center of campus and I would always see some of my friends studying there and stop to talk with them between classes and work.

Meeting point

The U Statue

Reviews (1)

  • Kv

    Very helpful! Jake answered all our questions about culture and social side of campus life, in addition to sgaring insights from his friends in different programs. This really complemented the campus tour from the university. We highly recommend Jake as a guide!

    Katherine v•September 2026•