Summer Business Institute - Participant Comments
- “ The professors are fantastic and I know significantly more than I did before enrolling. I think everyone should take this program.”
• Jacquelin Sewell
SBI ‘06 - New York University
Social Science and Political Science
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- “ I enjoyed it; I thought I would suffer there. SBI is the reason I’m actually doing well in business school! I fully expected the SBI classes to be taught by graduate students, but they’re all taught by SMU professors.”
• Gwyneth G. Gravelle
SBI ’08 - Duke University
Asian Languages & Literature
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- “ I had an extremely positive experience at the Summer Business Institute. For me, the highlight was working with and learning from the Cox professors of undergraduate and graduate programs.”
• Katie Brattain
SBI ‘09 - Southern Methodist University
Spanish and Markets & Culture
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- “ Of all the extracurricular and volunteer activities I was involved with during my undergraduate years, choosing to participate in the SMU Cox Summer Business Institute is by far the best decision I made for my career.”
• C. Halle Smith
SBI ‘07 - Southern Methodist University
Political Science
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- “ I am glad to have found out about the program in time to join! I have really learned a lot and will be able to take home a wealth of knowledge. A+ on this program.”
• Anne-Marie Corley
SBI ’07 - Stanford University
Slavic Languages and Literatures
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- " The instructors were out standing. The knowledge I gain from the courses will be invaluable to my future as it has greatly increased my interest in business."
• Oliver Stone
SBI '03 - Emory University
History
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- “ Before the Institute, I didn’t understand business concepts. Thanks to the help of the SMU instructors, I have the courage to enter the job market, feeling confident that I have competitive edge.”
• Laurie Anne Feltus
SBI '03 - University of the South
English
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- " The instructors were well organized and taught with enthusiasm. I can now apply to business school with confidence and succeed. I have already recommended this program to others."
• Bryan Hixon
SBI '04 - Duke University
Psychology
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- “ The program was extremely useful for those who want to learn an overview of business environments.”
• Justin Fountain
SBI '02 - Texas A&M University
Mechanical Engineering
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- “ The quality of this program was outstanding! I have acquired knowledge of all business fundamentals that I will need to be a successful individual in corporate America.”
• Shannon Blount
SBI '03 - Southern Methodist University
Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
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- “ The Summer Business Institute gave me a stronger grasp of current business ideas and trends. The faculty was excellent and they provided the tools I need to become confident in the business world.”
• Richard Burt
SBI '03 - University of Tennessee
Urban Studies
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