Sierra West

For Sierra West, a successful undergraduate career could only mean one thing: Keep going.

"Pursuing an M.B.A. at UW-Parkside was the best fit for my needs," she says. "Excellent, accredited business school and M.B.A. program, successful athletics program, a multitude of opportunities available for student success, great people, and a convenient location."

From sports to business to study abroad, Sierra is taking full advantage of the opportunities available at UW-Parkside.

"I most enjoy the people I'm around who are responsible for making my experience so great; the professors and faculty, my teammates, coaches, and classmates," she says.

As a member of the women's basketball team and UW-Parkside chapter of the American Marketing Association, Sierra says she became "a well-rounded student athlete in all areas that college has to offer."

She earned two prestigious internships with the Milwaukee Brewers and Diversey, Inc., and topped that off with a learning-exchange visit to China. "Truly exceptional business opportunities," she says.

Sierra advises students considering UW-Parkside to become involved and make the most out of each experience. "Understand," she says, "the value of the individuals at the university who sincerely care about and have a strong interest in your academic and professional growth."