Nicolas Olmedo advises students to dive into college life and use the many supports
offered by Wichita State University.File photo
Meet a Shocker: Nicolas Olmedo
Dec. 11, 2023
By Strategic communications
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a range of degrees combined
with the resources and applied learning opportunities found in Kansas' largest city—equipping
our graduates for successful careers almost anywhere.
Nicolas Olmedo studied economics in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
and will start work at Textron Aviation in January in the sales development program.
Nicolas is one of more than 1,400 students eligible for fall 2023 graduation. Learn
more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
I chose WSU because of its excellent business program, the beautiful city of Wichita
and the great job opportunities.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest difficulty has been being away from my family and loved ones. It has been
a challenge that I have been able to overcome thanks to the facilities and resources
of the university, friends from all over the world and my dedication to keeping myself
occupied.
What's your favorite off-campus location in Wichita?
Any coffee shop where you can have an espresso.
If you could choose a song to play when you walk across the stage at graduation, what
would it be?
Queen – “We Will Rock You.”
What are your plans after graduation?
I am fortunate to have secured a job at Textron Aviation for the full-time position
of sales development program upon graduation starting in January 2024. It's good to
know that I have something to do when I graduate!
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Enjoy your time, take advantage of all the tools that the university offers you, and
don't rush. Everything in its own time.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling
more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students
from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech
are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
