Smeal MBA Ambassadors
Smeal MBA Ambassadors are available to connect with prospective students to answer questions, offer advice and guidance, and provide insights from the perspective of a current student.
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Olufemi Adeola The high quality of the faculty, the class size, and the vast network of alumni help me to see myself achieving my career goals and enjoying the program content on a personal scale at the Penn State Smeal College of Business. |
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Leah Channas The Penn State Smeal MBA program was appealing due to Penn State's large alumni network and the small class sizes. I chose my undergraduate program due to small class sizes, as well, and it allowed me to network with professors and students in a way that larger programs would have prohibited. I was also impressed by the corporate connections Penn State has and the recent hiring companies of MBA graduates. This, along with the academic rigor of the Smeal MBA program, enticed me to enroll. |
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Rebecca Force I chose to attend Penn State Smeal based on two incredible factors. First, Smeal's position and brand as a top business school. Second, Penn State has a great sense of community on campus and throughout the world, in all professional industries. |
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Wei Gui I love the small town of State College, and the Penn State Smeal MBA program is very challenging. I like this small and compact program. |
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Christopher Hinckley I chose this program because it provides access to unique opportunities, a large alumni network, and a high quality curriculum. |
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Nathan Lewis I chose to attend Penn State Smeal because of the small, more personable MBA experience. In addition, the alumni network runs deep and key corporate connections help during the recruiting process. Lastly, the connection Penn State has with bringing on and supporting veterans was important to me. |
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Dylan Nahra I was primarily drawn to Smeal for my master's program because of the sense of community. The smaller class size for the MBA cultivates legitimate connections with peers and faculty. The corporate finance orientation of the finance concentration also lines up with my career ambitions. On a grander scale, I expect to feel at home at a larger state university. The sense of pride and entire student experience is unparalleled. |
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Aaron Nayyar I chose the Penn State Smeal MBA program because they have the largest active alumni network; the program is small and tight-knit, and football. |
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Adeyosola Oke I chose to attend Penn State Smeal for my MBA to complete my interdisciplinary training and experience in life and health science, preventive medicine, research, management consulting and business management. It was inspiring for me to know that one of the values that binds Smeal’s 88,000-member alumni network together is support for one another. I look forward to being a part of this community that I can support young business professionals. |
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Kola Oladejo I chose this program because it has a great finance and supply chain concentration. The school also has a fantastic alumni community that can help me achieve my post MBA goals. |
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Sriram Paravastu I chose this program because Penn State Smeal College of Business has great relationships with companies from all sectors. The most impressive part about this program is the small cohort. I am a firm believer that having a cohort with stronger connection is more important than having a cohort with great numbers. There is also a great culture of helping amongst cohorts. My senior cohort were exceptional in answering all the questions I had. |
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Cody Williams I chose the Penn State Smeal MBA because of the staff. When I was unsure of the next step to take in my career, the Penn State Smeal admissions team sat on the phone with me and discussed options. This led me to my MBA and I couldn’t be happier with the classmates that I have. |
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Eric Wiseman I wanted to attend Smeal because of the small class size that fostered a community atmosphere. Also, as someone with limited business experience, I found the structured first year inciting. After talking with several students and professors, everyone's eagerness to help is ultimately what finalized my decision. |
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Lu Lu I wanted a small program and close-knit community where I can learn from my peers, forming long-term bonds and friendships. Smeal has the concentration of strategic management that I am interested in exploring and has a large alumni network that I believe that I can learn from. Smeal is a powerhouse for supply chain and corporate finance, which can enhance my pre-MBA skills. They invest in you. |
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Arjun Vasanth After doing significant research about many programs and wanting to upskill myself by enrolling in one of the top programs in the country, Smeal has offered me the opportunity to upgrade my skillset and help me step up to a better position on a global platform. |
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Hayley Sharpe I wanted a switch from my previous industry and to build a career in a new managerial role. With research, it became clear that Smeal’s MBA program was the right fit for me. Smeal's administrators are focused on cultivating a considered curriculum and well-rounded community. The intimate class size allows you to truly learn from your peers and grow together. When you're just looking at programs online, it is easy to get lost in a sea of competing information. I'm interested in helping people know all the opportunities Smeal and PSU have to offer. |
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Ibrahim Arala At a point in my career, I felt I needed to take a pause, re-evaluate my career pathway, learn other aspects of business management, build strong professional network and fast track my career to mid-management roles. The Smeal MBA appears to be the correct and single answer for me. |
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Kyle Murray I've always been interested in the consumer and what causes people to buy and buy from certain brands. The MBA program allowed me to take my work experience and gain a more core understanding of business so I could tie everything together and make the move into consumer marketing and brand management. |
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Tara Hank I wanted to develop strong business skills to complement the foundational skills that I have learned through experience. I chose Penn State because of its dedication to integrity and its boutique approach to the MBA. I value the small class size and feel that it offers a unique opportunity to get to know the entire class in a way that a larger school would not. |
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Kaitlyn Emerick I chose to pursue an MBA to learn new skills and how to make an impact on the business world. I value Smeal’s renowned Supply Chain Management program and this was a contributing factor in my decision to attend Smeal. However, I specifically chose Smeal because I liked the community-oriented mindset surrounding the Penn State campus. The moment I stepped onto the Smeal campus for my interview, I felt like my ideas genuinely mattered to students and faculty alike – I knew this feeling would be hard pressed to be replicated elsewhere. |
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Robert Lorden I chose Penn State for a variety of reasons. First, the finance department at Smeal is one of the best in the country and this is an area of interest for me as I progress through the program. While going through the process of selecting a program, I felt connected with everyone that I spoke with at Smeal. I also felt that the prestige of the program and the culture was a perfect mix for me. I like the small cohort that this program offers, as the small class size allows for a student to truly build relationships with people in their cohort and the staff in the program. |
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Tunde Agboke I choose the Smeal MBA program because I wanted to acquire new skills that will help me get into the Education Technology sector. I hope to use this new knowledge and few key strategic partnerships, business operations, and CSR to help bridge the education gap in underserved communities. |
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Jack Henjes I chose Penn State MBA to build on my past academic and professional supply chain experience by learning from Penn State’s exceptional supply chain program. I have a unique background coming from the Peace Corps, and I would like to be a source of help for any Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. |
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Ali Cianciulli Hometown: West Chester, PA Send an email to connect with Ali I chose Penn State because of the tight-knit community, talented faculty, and vast alumni base. I am passionate about how science and business intersect within sports, and I decided to pursue a business degree to dive more deeply into sports business. |