When Jay Peledge ’00 arrived at Bentley University in the fall of his freshmen year, he had every intention of majoring in business. But as he settled into his coursework— completing all of Bentley’s core curriculum requirements such as accounting, finance and marketing— he started to have second thoughts. It wasn’t until he became involved with Bentley’s Service Learning and Civic Engagement Center (BSLCE) that he realized his career path would take him from a corporate track to the classroom.
For many students, getting around campus at Bentley University can be an uphill battle—literally. Situated on a large hill, most of Bentley’s academic buildings can be found at the top, while the student center, residence halls and fitness center are located at the bottom. As a result, a culture of driving to and from upper to lower campus has emerged as students attempt to avoid the dreaded walk up the Smith stairs.
