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College Experiences That Helped a Marketing Associate at University of San Diego Knauss School of Business Succeed

To prepare for a marketing career at the University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business, Antonio emphasizes the importance of seizing "every opportunity," even ones that seem uncertain, as this creates fallback options and maximizes the college experience. As Antonio says, "it really is what you make of it," so applying oneself to various programs, even facing rejections, opens doors to unexpected opportunities and ensures a worthwhile investment.

Opportunity, Mentorship, Graduate School, Resilience, Making the Most of College

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Antonio Flores

Marketing Associate

University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business

California State University Long Beach

MBA with concentration in Marketing from University of San Diego

Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts

Advertising, Communications & Marketing

Communication and Marketing

Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student

Video Highlights

1. Take advantage of every opportunity: Apply for a variety of roles and programs, even those you're unsure about, to broaden your experiences and create backup options.

2. An MBA is what you make of it: Overcome concerns about the generality of an MBA by actively engaging in school programs and opportunities to maximize its value.

3. Embrace rejection: Don't be discouraged by not getting every role you apply for, as it can open doors to other valuable experiences and opportunities.

Transcript

What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?

In college, specifically at the University of San Diego, I set myself up for success in marketing by taking advantage of every opportunity I could. You're going to try out for and apply to many things, and often, it won't be enough. So, don't just apply to the things you really want; apply to some you're not sure of, but think could help you out.

If you don't get the thing you really want, you still have something to fall back on. I remember when I was debating whether or not to go back to school, I watched a lot of TikTok videos. Some people honestly said an MBA is the most overrated degree because it's so general, and that made me a little nervous.

But now that I'm in school, I see that it really is what you make of it. I'm so proud that I've applied myself so much to my studies. I've applied to many programs, like the mentorship program, the graduate assistant teaching assistant program, and the student body position, which I didn't get. That's okay, though, because it left room on my plate for other things.

I think you just have to make the best of it. If you do, you're going to go far and get your money's worth out of it.

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