DJ Miller

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Programs	Marketing Major
Class	2022
Pronouns	He/They
Home State	Maine

Internship

Event Planning & Sales Intern at the Vermont Tent Company in Essex, VT

What made you choose the Marketing major?

I came into college as a Criminal Justice major, and decided to take a marketing work-study job at the Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity (The Leahy Center). After my first week working as a Marketing Assistant there, I decided to switch my major to Marketing because I loved it so much. It was so easy to switch majors since my professors and Faculty Advisor were so helpful with the entire process.

What has been your experience with the Core Curriculum?

One of my favorite things at Champlain is the Core. When I came to college, I was a totally different person. I grew up in a small town and had no idea how the world worked outside of that. In my Core classes, we discuss so many different perspectives and deeper-level topics. This has molded me into a strong activist who looks for multiple ways to achieve a goal. Core really allows you to explore your personal ideas and beliefs while connecting with others in your classes.

How has Champlain prepared you for the professional world?

Being a Marketing major at Champlain has opened so many doors for my future. In my first two years, I have had over six jobs and internships that were directly related to my major. It’s truly an amazing experience to show up to class and have representatives from Seventh Generation, Ben & Jerry’s, Burton, and other big names there to work with you on class projects.