Featured student: Jake Curthoys
| Name: | Jake Curthoys |
|---|---|
| School: | Santa Clara University |
| Hometown: | Half Moon Bay, CA |
| Major: | Political Science |
A 2025 graduate of Half Moon Bay High School in Half Moon Bay, California, Jake will attend Santa Clara University. He says he ultimately chose Santa Clara because "of the support in finding a career after college that I will receive there."
At Santa Clara, Jake will major in Political Science. He is looking forward to exploring possible careers as a student at Santa Clara.
We asked Jake:
Why did you chose to attend a Catholic college/university?
Because of the Jesuit values of teaching the whole person.
What aspect of your college/university are you most excited about?
Meeting new people and taking interesting classes.
What advice would you share with soon-to-be high school seniors as they begin their senior year?
Start working on applications over the summer to make it less stressful during your senior year.
What is one fun fact about you?
I played water polo for all four years of high school.
At Santa Clara, Jake will major in Political Science. He is looking forward to exploring possible careers as a student at Santa Clara.
We asked Jake:
Why did you chose to attend a Catholic college/university?
Because of the Jesuit values of teaching the whole person.
What aspect of your college/university are you most excited about?
Meeting new people and taking interesting classes.
What advice would you share with soon-to-be high school seniors as they begin their senior year?
Start working on applications over the summer to make it less stressful during your senior year.
What is one fun fact about you?
I played water polo for all four years of high school.