Unity in Diversity

Posted by Trisha.

There are so many things that you can talk about when asked about Kenan-Flagler. One of the top reasons I chose to be here was because of the incredible diversity of the class. I knew I could learn the most when I could share my thoughts with friends from far and beyond, an experience that is unparalleled.

The past 8 months have been the most amazing time. I have made friends from places I had just read about. I have enhanced my knowledge of their culture, traditions and economic issues (I tend to bring my ‘business self’ back every time I am swayed by a literary draft). I vividly recall answering hundreds of questions about India while manning a stall at the International Food Festival held here. I guess the curiosity about the place and its rising stature as a noteworthy economic force has been the reason that India is a ‘hot destination’ for GIE (Global Immersion Elective – A Kenan-Flagler term for a few weeks abroad to a few countries to observe business in those places and click some exotic snaps).

I look forward to go to the school each day and talk to my friends and classmates because I feel welcome, I feel I belong here and I know I am being heard (even if I am wrong). It is the feeling of solidarity that I see when I shout ‘Go Heels’ with the rest of the school and the university. This is the sort of interaction that completes my search for a perfect business school.