Adam Bowen '13

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  • Field: Licensed insurance adjuster at Farmers Insurance
  • Hometown: --
  • Major(s): International Relations
Being bilingual has opened up many different doors and opportunities.”

I work for Farmers Insurance in the claim department. I am a licensed insurance adjuster and assist callers in both English and Spanish in filing their insurance claims. I take inbound calls from around the country and speak to Spanish-speaking policy holders about their insurance policy and claim. 

When I was at Calvin, I decided to major in Spanish for two reasons. One reason was to travel. The study aboard programs Calvin has to offer, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, are fantastic opportunities to see the world and engage others with what you have learned in the classroom. The other reason I chose Spanish as one of my majors is that I thought it would give me an edge in the job search. Being bilingual has opened up many different doors and opportunities. 

Calvin prepares its students for the world. Critical thinking skills are a large part of my day-to-day life, both in and out of the work place. Calvin gives its graduates the tools to think, making those difficult decisions and feeling confident that you made the right choice. 

The Spanish department is a family. The professors engage with their students both in the classroom and over lunch on the weekend. Everyone cares for one another. During my years at Calvin, I had the opportunity to participate in two off-campus programs with the department, and they were amazing. The trips themselves were great, but the people that planned and led them were so dedicated. The Spanish department is committed to the success of their students. 

Academically, choosing Spanish as one of my majors at Calvin was a great decision. Having another language, especially one as large as Spanish, gives you so many more opportunities. From higher paying positions, to jobs that require someone who speaks Spanish, to the basic skill of communicating, knowing another language and the different cultures associated with it gives you such a large advantage. 

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