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Jenna Smith

Nationality: American
Degree: MBA, May 2007

Jenna Smith Making the choice to go back to school is a big decision; however, deciding where to do your graduate work is an even bigger decision.

Having completed my undergraduate degree at 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 London a perfect fit size-wise, as it provides a family/community feeling, but the campus also offers a professional program, which was important to me with the MBA program. 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.

Beyond the size and program-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.

With an undergraduate 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 have become part of something very special – a close-knit international community with friends for life scattered across the globe.

Page last updated 3/5/2009

" Looking back at my year in London, I must say I made a wise selection. Webster is not just a university; determined students can gain from their study period in various ways. Every hour in class is a possibility to learn not only from the professor but also from your fellow classmates, who come from every corner of the world bringing their own mindsets and diverse experience with them. Assignments are designed to approximate real life challenges, the relationship student – staff is on a very personal basis, an open door policy is self-evident and social contacts amongst students are promoted through regular events organised by staff and student’s government."

David Taborsky