For many, college is about self-reinvention. Anthony Beras ’27 came to Merrimack College as a shy, reserved young man. Now, he’s thriving across multiple student organizations.
At this year’s Evening of Gratitude, Beras helped kick off the event by thanking those who helped in part to make his college experience a success.
“It was amazing to thank our donors and alumni for what they do for the College,” he said of the experience. “Being able to speak with them was a privilege on its own. I was able to thank them for the impact they had on my life for making my education accessible. They really do care about every student here.”
Beras is currently pursuing a degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and management. This winter, he’ll work as a tax intern at KPMG’s offices in Boston. A Methuen, Mass. native, Beras commuted to Merrimack his first two years. This year marks his first time as a residential student.
“Being a commuter, you have to make more of an effort to get yourself involved,” he said. “If not, it can easily become that high school class-to-home routine.”
During his freshman year, he joined the admission ambassador program with hopes of working on his leadership skills.
“I wanted to grow out of my comfort zone and become the leader I knew I could be,” he explained. “The experience helped me grow, learn to take initiative and develop a lot of soft skills that will help long term wherever I end up professionally.”
From there, he signed on as an orientation leader, which he described as a huge turning point in his Merrimack career.
“I was able to meet so many wonderful people, make connections and make a lot of great friends,” he continued.
This year, Beras started a new position as a student coordinator for the Unity House. He hopes to apply for an orientation coordinator position later in the year.
“Being able to lead initiatives in making the office more of a presence on campus is important to me,” he said. “I want people to have a better sense of belonging on campus.”
Beras is planning on getting his CPA certification after graduation but, after working with multiple campus groups, he sees potential elsewhere. He now says he could potentially see himself in a career in higher education, potentially student affairs or alumni relations late in the future.
“I’m keeping my future open to any possibilities and opportunities,” he explained.
