Excellence in a Discipline | 2023-24

Madelyn Scheese

Madelyn Scheese

Excellence in a Discipline | Accounting
Delta Sigma Pi Key Winner

What is your favorite Seidman memory?
My favorite Seidman memory has been building relationships with my peers and professors. Seidman has some of the best professors, and I have learned a lot from them, whether that be during class or office hours. I will always be grateful for the connections I have made at Seidman.

Our building namesake – Bill Seidman – exhibited many desirable traits of a leader such as innovator, integrity, curiosity and future-minded. How did your experience at Seidman help you develop one or more of these traits?
Seidman has helped me develop curiosity and taught me to do things outside my comfort zone. Through Seidman, I learned about business study abroad opportunities, which inspired me to take on an accounting internship in Ireland in the Fall of 2023. It was one of the best experiences and without Seidman, I don’t know if I would have done it.

What would you like people in the community to know about Seidman graduates like you?
The Seidman College of Business focuses on connecting its students with local businesses throughout Grand Rapids. It provides many opportunities for students to develop inside and outside the classroom. We are taught how to work with others and problem-solve, and we will bring a lot to the workforce.

What is your career aspiration?
My future aspirations include starting my M.B.A. and receiving my CPA license. Beginning in the Summer of 2025, I will start my career in International Tax with PricewaterhouseCoopers in their Detroit office, and I hope to make my way back to Grand Rapids in the future!

How did your time at Seidman College prepare you to contribute to your community as a Laker for a Lifetime?
Seidman has taught me how to have a strong work ethic, and I feel like I couldn’t have received a better education. I hope to bring the knowledge and skills I developed at Seidman into any future position, and I am excited to join GVSU’s alumni as a Laker for a Lifetime!

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