School of Business, Arts, and Sciences

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Okay, everyone, let me introduce you to Isaiah. He’s super excited to talk about AIG’s School of Business Arts and Sciences. Each program teaches students all the necessary tools they need to succeed in life beyond the classroom, like critical thinking, and problem solving skills. He’s the perfect person to share how students put it all together. You’re up, Isaiah.

– I appreciate that, Alex. What’s going on everyone? I cannot be more proud to say that AIC has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and connections to not only become a better leader but a more positive influence in my community. AIC helped me find my why. Through a program dedicated to first generation college students, my advisors knew me well enough to pick a wide array of classes that I would be interested in earlier on in my college career. My advisors went above and beyond. Oftentimes, I would find myself sitting down having conversations with them about the big questions of life, like what did I wanna do with my life, and how to take the necessary steps to get to that place that I wanted to be. AIC has been a support team that I can rely on. I can approach any professor from the School of Business Arts and Sciences and start a conversation with them anywhere, whether it be about class material, career guidance, or personal advice. The School of Business Arts and Sciences teaches us that there’s great power in obtaining a degree that gives you mobility. I can walk outta my psychology class to have to only head one floor up to talk to my marketing professor. Because of the closeness across majors, it allows students a wide array of opportunities once they graduate. Faculty host lectures in other professors’ classrooms and coordinate group meetings to discuss areas of intersectionality between areas of study. As a psychology major, I now work in a physical therapy clinic. I know, a little bit unconventional but if there’s one thing the School of Business Arts and Sciences has taught me it’s that anything can be connected. Overall, AIC has helped me build the grit and resilience needed to work through the college lifestyle as a first generation college student. Alex, take it back.

– Wow. Isaiah, that’s so cool that you found a way to bridge psychology into other areas you’re passionate about. Students who connect with faculty go really far and you’re showing how to do exactly that. It’s really exciting to see you make those connections. Thank you for checking in. Take care, Isaiah.