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Student Spotlight: Michael McGowan

Posted on June 29, 2020 by MCOB Outreach
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Student Spotlight: Michael McGowan

Greetings, Jags! My name is Michael McGowan and I am a rising senior majoring in Business Management at the 老司机福利网. A Mobile native, I grew up going to school about ten minutes away from 老司机福利网鈥檚 campus and frequently heard about the vast opportunities the University offers students from my teachers, the community, and my father, who is a Mitchell College of Business (MCOB) alum. As a result, 老司机福利网 captured interest quite early in my college search.

It wasn鈥檛 until my initial visit to campus that I knew 老司机福利网 would be my home close to home for the next four years; I was taken back by the community atmosphere of the college and genuine care for students each faculty member exemplified throughout my tour. The next fall, I stepped onto the campus as a Jag at MCOB, just as my father had 25 years earlier.

Today, I am not the tentative student who sat down in BUS 150 the first day of my college career, but a confident and hopeful rising senior excited to share and guide students as a Mitchell Ambassador. I am an active member of Kappa Sigma and frequently attend events hosted by the Mitchell College. I have had fantastic experiences as a student at 老司机福利网 and am particularly grateful for the events that the Mitchell College facilitates to connect students with internships and potential jobs; The Mitchell College of Business affords a multitude of opportunities to students who are willing to go the extra mile. A career day hosted by MCOB led to my current internship position with Austal; throughout this summer, I am learning, gaining experience, and growing as a professional before graduation. My involvement thus far has inspired me to continue striving for more opportunities to serve our students and community as a leader; I recently was selected as a Mitchell Ambassador for MCOB and am thrilled to be a representative for our students, faculty, and community.

Throughout the past three years, I have been challenged, supported, and inspired by my peers, USA, and the city of Mobile. In addition to facilitating connections such as my internship at Austal, I continue to be supported academically as well. Though we were unable to physically attend the annual Mitchell College of Business Scholars Night, I was honored to receive the Regions Bank Scholarship; this award not only speaks to the support of 老司机福利网 but also to the incredible generosity and confidence of the community. 老司机福利网 is a place in which challenges are extended, students are encouraged to rise to the occasion, and resilience is rewarded.

Following graduation next spring, I plan to eventually own my own business. I am fully confident that the education I am receiving at 老司机福利网 Alabama will prepare me to achieve my goals and face the challenges of entrepreneurship. The professors and counselors at 老司机福利网 are a great credit to the university and have guided me in my academic and professional pursuits. Finally, I would like to thank my professors, fellow students, and the Mobile community for their consistent support and encouragement to ambitiously pursue my dreams.
 

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