Ready for Today’s Workforce

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Okay, everyone, now let’s get down to business and go meet Meredith. She just graduated with a degree in marketing, and is gonna talk to us about Utah State’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, where they take learning seriously and also makes sure students get a well-rounded experience. Tell us about it Meredith.

– Hello, everyone! Welcome to the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. When I was in high school, looking at where to attend college after graduation, I was looking through a magazine and I saw Utah State ranked as one of the top college towns in the nation. I decided to tour, and immediately fell in love with the gorgeous campus, the energetic atmosphere, and the Huntsman School. I learned about the Huntsman difference, which describes the school’s unique focus on the combination of both inside-the-classroom experiences and outside-of-the-classroom opportunities. This specific combination was exactly what I was looking for in a school. I soon applied and was accepted into the Huntsman Scholar Program, where I was assigned a personal and professional mentor to work with me throughout the next four years. Through this honors program, students also receive an annual stipend, go on a fully-funded international experience, and have an amazing network of other Huntsman scholars. During my very first semester in the program, my cohort traveled to Southern Utah, where we presented to high school students about the opportunities of higher education. After this event, we went whitewater rafting, went to a local fair, and visited the Four Corners Monument. This combination of work and play is one of the many things I loved about the Huntsman School. Throughout the next four years, I continued to get involved in various clubs and events. I was encouraged in part to do this by the school’s motto, to dare mighty things. Having this quote at the entrance of the building serves as a reminder to all students that trying new and mighty things is one of the best ways to learn and grow. I joined pro sales where I competed and placed in a national competition. I moved to Manila, Philippines, where I completed a business internship, and I got involved, on the university level, hosting various events. To bridge college experiences with full-time employment opportunities, the Huntsman School offers many resources. There’s one-on-one mentoring through our career coach program. There’s networking with corporate sponsors through mock interview days, and every Friday, in lieu of classes, there’s workshops hosted by high-level professionals such as the former president of Nike and the owner of the Utah Jazz. These resources, paired with the clubs and committees at the Huntsman school, ensures that students leave not only with a diploma, but a packed resume as well. After graduation, I’m headed to Philadelphia, where I will be working for the Fortune 200 company where I had my summer internship. I’m grateful for the people that I’ve met and the experiences I’ve had here, that made me confident in applying for this role. I’ll miss it here, but I know I’ll always be a part of the Aggie family. Go Aggies! And back to you Alex.

– Awesome, Meredith! It sounds like you’ve definitely been daring mighty things, and you make a terrific ambassador for the Huntsman school. I know you’ll be successful in your new career, that was fantastic, take care!