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Maria T. Lopez, mba ’11 Associate Marketing Manager, General Mills “The highlight of my experience at Boston College was the people. I always thought of business schools as competitive places where it’s every man for himself, but at the Carroll School there’s a unique balance between competition and support. Students here are competitive, but they also want to see you succeed—and they are very willing to help you do so. When one of my classmates and I applied for the same internship, we prepared for interviews together. We asked each other practice questions, provided feedback, drove together to the final interview, and went out for sushi afterwards. When I started looking for a full-time job, my classmates sent me job listings even when they were applying for the same post. The professors, too, are exceptionally caring and considerate. They know how to balance different learning styles, and they’re more than willing to take the time to explain concepts outside of class. I worked as a research assistant for a marketing professor who recently presented some major research to the FDA on the convenience of over-the-counter drugs. We collaborated very well together, and she ended up being my mentor. That collaborative atmosphere permeates through the classroom as well. One person will start work on a study guide, then someone else will work on the next chapter, and in the end 15 people are involved. Each individual’s success is everyone’s success, and Boston College succeeds as a result.”