Outcomes & Stories

Carthage graduates are successful NASA engineers, doctors, lawyers, professors, designers, researchers, actors, and entrepreneurs. We’ve challenged our alumni to share six pics from their workplaces, to show exactly how achievable your dream career is when you aspire like a Carthaginian. 

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@CarthageCollege      Alumni: Share your #sixpics

Marie Sarantakis ’11

Then: Double major in political science & philosophy

Now: Attorney

What are some things that you absolutely love about your job?

I am a divorce attorney so I’m essentially the host of a live reality television show playing out in courthouses across Illinois. Each day is incredibly unique and unpredictable. I love the excitement and passion that comes with my career choice. All the while, I have the opportunity to help families at a time when they need it most. It’s incredibly rewarding to have a positive impact, especially on a child’s life.

How did Carthage prepare you for career success?:

Carthage provided me with the foundation to be able to learn new things and not be fearful of foreign subjects. In court, I’m often expected to become a quick expert in a nuanced subject area. While I practice family law, I’m expected to be well-versed in taxes, real estate, criminal matters, etc. 

 “Each day is incredibly unique and unpredictable. I love the excitement and passion that comes with my career choice.”

 “I am a divorce attorney so I’m essentially the host of a live reality television show playing out in courthouses across Illinois.”

 “While I practice family law, I’m expected to be an expert in taxes, real estate, criminal matters, etc.”