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 Jenna Smith
General MBA, Webster Graduate School
University previously attended The University of Kansas
Degree obtained BS Journalism, Emphasis: Strategic Communications
Country of origin USA
Age 27 years
Career history
Jenna's background in public relations and marketing has enabled her to work in various industry sectors throughout America and the United Kingdom .With a strong commitment to community and social change, Jenna travelled to Kenya after obtaining her Masters degree to help in an orphanage by teaching children English.
'Webster has given me the invaluable exposure and experience of working with students of different nationalities and cultures.'
Why Webster?
Making the choice to go back to university is a big decision; however, deciding where to do your postgraduate work is an even bigger decision. Having received my undergrad degree from a university of 25,000 students, I was looking for a smaller, more intimate campus to complete my MBA. Not only was Webster Graduate School a perfect fit size-wise, as it provides a family/community feeling, but the campus also offers a professional programme, which was important to me with the MBA programme. Webster's faculty members are out in the 'real world' practising what they teach; they are not solely academics with their heads stuck in their research with little to no idea of the challenges managers and employees are facing in everyday life.
'A true international learning experience'
Beyond the size and programme style, Webster-London is able to offer something very few universities around the world can - a true international learning experience.With five to ten nationalities represented in any given classroom, your eyes are opened to the differences, as well as similarities, in business functions across the world. Rather than reading the ins and outs of how a country's culture affects business practices,Webster students are able to bring such experiences to life by sharing stories and experiences of their home country.
Next steps
With an undergrad degree in marketing/public relations, as well as four years' work experience in such fields, I feel Webster has given me not only the skills and knowledge to further my career, but, more importantly, the invaluable exposure and experience of working with students of different nationalities and cultures. Throughout my 14 months at Webster-London, I became part of something very special - a close-knit international community with friendsfor life scattered across the globe.
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