Guy Parenteau ‘23 | Finance major, Economics minor
Saint Anselm College has given me not only the knowledge to be successful in my career, but it has truly shaped me into the person I am today. Saint Anselm has taught me how to be a respectful and caring person that is open to new ideas and has given me the skills I need to contribute and make a difference in my career.
This Finance major was the “guy” on campus — literally. From helping first-year students feel comfortable in their college home to ensuring his peers have rewarding experiences, Guy Parenteau ’23 made his stamp on the Hilltop.
Always wearing a smile from ear-to-ear, Parenteau was a beacon of positivity during his four years at Saint Anselm College. The Berkley, Mass. native was skilled at balancing his rigorous academic studies with a myriad of extra-curricular activities around campus.
Parenteau said some of his favorite memories and experiences involve his work with New Student Orientation and as an orientation leader (OL). He spent several years as an OL, a key role that helps guide students as they navigate the challenges of college life for the first time. One year, during the Brian Maguire Day of Service, Parenteau made blizzard bags for homeless youth with his orientation group.
“It [showed] new students what the Saint Anselm community does for the greater Manchester community,” says Parenteau.
Additionally, Parenteau was part of the Student Government Association’s Executive Board, Campus Activities Board (CAB), King Edward Society and was a S.E.E.K Leadership Fellow. He also spent time as an admission ambassador where he gave campus tours to prospective students and assisted with information sessions about the admissions process. Parenteau started his senior year off strong by participating in Anselmian B.R.E.A.K., which saw him travel to Bethlehem Farm in West Virginia to perform various tasks while helping the community there.
"Going on an Anselmian B.R.E.A.K trip was one of the most eye-opening experiences I have ever been a part of. B.R.E.A.K is such a strong component of the Anselmian experience, and I knew it was something I wanted to experience prior to graduating,” shares Parenteau. “Being able to serve a new community and help the people of West Virginia has allowed me to reflect upon my own life and find new ways to help more people around me. My Bethlehem Farm B.R.E.A.K group went into the trip as nine different people (some having only met a handful of times) and left with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.”
While at Saint Anselm, Parenteau held a finance internship at Raytheon Missiles & Defense.* During his internship, Parenteau grew his knowledge of the finance and defense industries. The experience at Raytheon gave him strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work with a team to deliver timely and accurate results to customers.
“I have a passion for people and helping others,” he says. After graduating, Parenteau landed a full-time role with Raytheon. So, why did Parenteau choose Saint Anselm in the first place?
“The amazing sense of community and acceptance that I felt right when I walked onto campus,” he says.
*Now RTX Corporation.