Student Sound Off

THE COB STUDENT EXECUTIVE TEAM WEIGHS IN ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAVERICK

“Being a Maverick to me means community. The campus is a perfect size. The faculty and students have that Minnesota Nice quality to them, very friendly and willing to help! Attending school at Minnesota State Mankato has taught me more about the importance of challenging myself, taking risks and believing in my skillsets. I have met awesome people that have inspired me to keep saying yes. I was able to build confidence with the real-world experiences such as the Integrated Business Experience and being on the Student Executive Team.”

—Paige Nixt, ’22, Marketing,

Business Analytics and Graphic

Design; DSP President

“Being a Maverick means advocating, communicating, representing and leading by example, a legacy passed on to me with the utmost trust. Once a Maverick, always a Maverick!”

—Ibrahim Ellahi, International Business and Marketing, minor in Entrepreneurship &

Innovation; Enactus President “What it means to be a Maverick is different for every student. And that’s the beauty of it. To be a maverick means to come as you are.

Whomever you are, wherever you are. This college offers unbiased support for every individual and embraces their uniqueness.

Being a Maverick means making a commitment to bettering yourself and those around you.”

—Andrew Kienholz, Marketing

“Being a Maverick means to be all in, all the time. To always try new things because you never know where it may lead or who it may lead you to. The best part is that being a Maverick is always a good time.”

—Baylee Sorenson, Marketing, minor in Entrepreneurship; VP Marketing Club “What it means to me to be a Maverick is someone who is persistent and pursues their dreams no matter what obstacles get in their way!”

—Isaac Kenyon, Marketing

“What it means to be a Maverick to me is to strive for efficiency while holding a resilient and ambitious mindset to drive yourself forward. If there is one lesson that I can take out from my four years as a student at Minnesota State Mankato, it is that you cannot possibly achieve prosperity and growth if you don’t tap into untapped territory. I strongly believe that my tenacity to try new ventures, despite my failures, was key for me to hone my skillset and gain experiences to allow room for maturity.”

—Kevin Perez ’22, Accounting, MAcc Graduate Assistant

“To be a Maverick means everything in the world to me. In my last four years of being a Maverick, I have created fruitful and lasting relationships, gained valuable experiences, got involved on campus, and most importantly, helped Minnesota State Mankato and myself maintain a positive reputation as a Maverick. I will never forget the amazing memories I have gained in my college experience, and I will always be thankful for every relationship, opportunity and experience I have received while in college. I will take everything I have learned and apply it throughout my future endeavors.

—Jacob Hess, ’22, Sport Management and Marketing, Integrated Business Experience Certificate