A Letter from the Inside
"Choosing a field of study is one of the most difficult choices students face. How do you decide which major is right for you? Do you go with your passion, a lifelong dream, or a career path with a better chance of a job after graduation? For those of us searching for a successful career we can also be passionate about, the School of Management (SOM) is a powerful stepping stone to the professional world.
I’ve lived in Alaska all my life and until recently, I had yet to realize the enormous amount of opportunities Alaska presents for businesses and residents until I became a business administration major. I spent two years at another university as well as a semester abroad. With those experiences in mind, I believe the School of Management is one of the best institutions in the country with intense devotion to excellence and welcoming faculty.
A majority of the SOM faculty have extensive research backgrounds and professional work history with big firms or smaller businesses. This experience is what makes SOM faculty credible sources and knowledgeable instructors. The friendly, open-door atmosphere at SOM is unlike anything I experienced at the other university I attended. The professors and staff here are accessible and always eager to help. A good mentor goes a long way in the development of our education and SOM is chock full of them.
Your gift is vital to the success of students like me and supports experiential learning, student organizations and scholarships. Your support provides students with memories and experiences that will shape the rest of our lives.
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