Student Sound Off

What have you learned by listening to and interacting with a wide range of perspectives within the College of Business?

Frank Kimlinger ’21

Construction Management St. Paul, Minn.

“By adding the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, I was forced out of my comfort zone by going against what the ‘normal’ Construction Management student does with their education and meeting many new and amazing people. Growth happens when you become uncomfortable, and since I was actively seeking new perspectives in the College of Business, I was able to broaden my perspective on life and challenge my perceived reality while getting real-world experience through programs such as Enactus and the United Prairie Bank Integrated Business Experience.”

Lauren Claseman ’21

Marketing Columbus, Minn.

“I have grown immensely as a person through College of Business real-world experiences. I have grown into a leader and have learned the importance of communication and teamwork in business. e College of Business has also helped foster new friendships that have lasted for more than just a semester.”

Allison Davis ’23

Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Watertown, S.D.

“I have grown so much as a business professional, but also as a person this semester by being part of the United Prairie Bank Integrated Business Experience. My company consisted of 17 members who I worked with constantly throughout the semester. I have never worked with a group so diverse and interacted a lot with diverse perspectives. Our company was from all over the world: a guy from Switzerland, a girl from India and people of all di erent backgrounds spread out among the Midwest. It was a great experience to work with people with all di erent viewpoints and it totally bene ted our company as a whole. Because of our diversity, we were very creative and had a lot of smart, di erent ideas for the company and we became a very strong team. Because of the IBE program, I have grown to become a strong leader who is empathetic and welcoming of all diverse perspectives.”

David Alimo ’22

Business Management Burnsville, Minn.

“Interacting with diverse perspectives within the COB has allowed me to grow and realize that you have to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. is itself has allowed me to network with a lot of great individuals. It has allowed me to feel more connected on campus.”