We have so many stellar Options alumni, and in our new series, we wanted to shine a light on a few of our past clients who have gone on to do great things both near and far. This month, we chatted with Alexander about what he’s been up to since he graduated and his advice for current post-secondary students.
What’s your name?
Alexander Kerfoot
Where and what did you study?
Graduated from Harvard University in 2017 with a major in Economics and a minor in Psychology
How did you choose this institution and program?
I loved Boston as a city, the hockey team was competitive on a national scale and it was hard to turn down the academic opportunity at Harvard.
What would you tell current post-secondary students about finding a path?
I am very fortunate to be playing hockey for a living. It was a dream I had as a high school kid but it was just that, a dream. I don’t think I truly believed it would happen until I played my first game but if you work hard enough and love what you are doing you can really accomplish anything. My message to post-secondary students would be just that. Find something you love to do and work really hard at whatever that is. I have been around a lot of high achievers pursuing different career paths but they all have that in common. There are no shortcuts to success and if you are going to put the work in, which is going to be hard, you may as well have it be something you are passionate about. Don’t feel the pressure to be doing what you “should be doing”, find the path that is right for you!
What are you doing now?
I play professional hockey for the Arizona Coyotes
What at Options Solutions helped you the most?
Options greatly helped me with my SAT preparation. Melinda and her team helped me better understand the nuances of the tests and set me up for success by the time I had to take it for real!
A fun fact about you?
I am pretty conscious about what I eat now for hockey but my favorite cheat meal dessert is a cinnamon bun from Cinnabon! So good!
Where can our readers find you?
Instagram: @kerfy14