Alyssa hopes to use her skills in instructional technology after graduation by working in a university's residence life office, where she can help advertise digitally and help professors integrate technology into their classrooms. In a few years, she wants to work as a nurse using more tech-friendly equipment to educate patients, such as using iPads to teach children about diabetes. Ultimately, she wants to work for a marketing agency using educational programs and platforms to help people manage health conditions like diabetes and cancer.

1. Plans for Future
Alyssa Bolante
When I graduate in May I hope to have a position in the Office of Residence Life at a college or
university where I will bring the skills that I have learned in Instructional Technology with me.
For example, digital advertisement is becoming popular on college and university campuses to
help with going green. With the advantage of a background in Instructional Technology I’m able
to not only relate to students, but as well as professors who may not know the opportunities
technology can bring them in the classroom.
After working in the Office of Residence Life for a couple of years I hope to work as a nurse in a
hospital integrating more technology friendly equipment to teach patients more about their
diagnoses. Instead of a child watching a DVD about diabetes, he or she will be able to use an
iPad to understand what diabetes is.
Then given the opportunity work with a specialized marketing agency that uses education to help
people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage important health decisions, and
ultimately achieve better health outcomes. Programs that support people living with chronic
conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental illness and cancer through
educational models and platforms to engage patients, such as gaming, mobile, interactive, social
media, iPad, etc.