Huntsman Marketing Association, have given me As my time at the Huntsman School of Business ample opportunities to meet with and learn from comes to an end I realize that although I’m sad to current leaders in the business world, as well as deleave, I’m ready and excited for the next step. Much velop my own skills through case competitions and of this is thanks to countless professors, advisors, other various activities. deans, and staff members who have donated time Throughout my undergraduate education, I have out of their busy lives to benefit my education. truly been able to go beyond the classroom. This Several of my professors have done more than just semester, I am part of a group that was tasked to allow me to sit through their lectures. They have help the Pepperidge Farms spent time with me in their offacility in Richmond, Utah, fices, emailed back and forth at “My academic advisors have remove waste from their all hours of the day and helped surpassed expectations by production lines. In my sales me understand my potential. class, I have had the opportunity Assistant Dean Dave Patel has really getting to know me. Every to shadow a sales professional sat with me in his office, taktime I meet with them, it is like and reflect on and learn from his ing valuable time, to teach me lessons of leadership and how catching up with an old friend.” selling tactics. A few semesters to motivate others to find and ago a group of students and I — Steve Mortenson reach their dreams. My acaraised thousands of dollars for a non-profit organization through demic advisors have surpassed planning and carrying out fundraising events. This expectations by really getting to know me. Every model of real-world experience holds true for most time I meet with them, it is like catching up with an of my classes, especially the classes I have taken my old friend. The Huntsman School has also provided great senior year. programs that have helped me prepare for my future. The opportunities I have had while studying at I have had the opportunity to attend several career Utah State are second to none. I am so grateful for all of the hard-working individuals who have made exploration trips that have helped me clarify my future career aspirations. Other clubs and promy time at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business grams, such as the Entrepreneurship Club and the a true Huntsman Experience. SM Steve Mortenson served as the ASUSU Business Senator for 2013-2014. 6
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my Huntsman experience
