{"id":1016,"date":"2022-05-31T19:01:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T19:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/som\/?p=1016"},"modified":"2022-05-31T19:01:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T19:01:22","slug":"persevering-through-the-pandemic-one-grads-mba-journey-mays-amaizeing-alumni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.umflint.edu\/som\/2022\/05\/31\/persevering-through-the-pandemic-one-grads-mba-journey-mays-amaizeing-alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Persevering Through the Pandemic – One Grad’s MBA Journey: May’s aMaizeing Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alumna, Felicee\u00a0Murchison, graduated this past April from UM-Flint\u2019s School of Management with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She was also awarded the Most Outstanding MBA Student from her graduating cohort. During her time as a student, Felicee was engaged with campus events and cross-campus learning opportunities such as earning a certificate from the Sexual Violence Prevention Program and a certificate from the Inclusive Leadership Program. As our featured alumni of the month,\u00a0Felicee shares why she attended UM-Flint, career goals she outlines for herself, and how peer-to-peer interaction shaped her time at UM-Flint.

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>Degree(s) and graduation year:
A:<\/strong> Master of Business Administration – General, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>Why did you choose to attend UM-Flint for your degree?
A:<\/strong> I chose UM-Flint because of the convenience without compromise. UM-Flint offers an award-winning and the highest accredited online MBA option, which I needed while working and caring for my family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>What is the most important thing you learned while you were at UM-Flint?\u00a0
A:<\/strong> The most important thing I learned while at UM-Flint was to never give up. During my first semester at UM-Flint, we went 100% online. It was quite an adjustment for me because I am a fan of the more traditional classroom setting. However, my peers and professors made it easy to adjust and succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> What is one of your favorite events you attended or classroom experiences at UM-Flint? Why?
A:<\/strong> My favorite event attended was Blue Bash 2021. It was really the first time that the UM-Flint community came together after the pandemic. It was as if we didn’t skip a beat and the sense of togetherness and belonging was amazing and memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> Who influenced you most during your time at UM-Flint and why?
A:<\/strong> Becky Toney, my fellow classmate was very influential late in my journey. She offered some incredible gems of advice right when I was at my breaking point of giving. She was so positive and encouraging and would even call to check on me at times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> Describe your career path.
A:<\/strong> Currently, I work on the clinical side of healthcare as a technologist. However, I chose to return for a Business degree to tap into the administrative and\/or leadership side of decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:\u00a0<\/strong>Where are you currently working and your title? How long have you been in this position or at this organization?\u00a0What is your job like day to day?
A:<\/strong> Computed tomography\/Radiology,CVT Technologist-Mclaren-Flint. Worked here for the past 15 years. I treat and care for patients. This ranges from performing scans on suspected stroke patients to assisting the cardiologist to insert cardiac stents for patients that are having a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: <\/strong>What is a long-term career or professional goal you have for yourself?
A:<\/strong> I am a change agent and I had an amazing internship experience in the Human Resources arena that allowed me to look for ways to make a positive and lasting impact within the organization. I intend to stay on a professional journey that allows me to bring solutions to problems within the overall culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: <\/strong>What advice would you give current students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in your professional field?
A:<\/strong>\u00a0I would tell anyone interested in Business Management that it is such a broad career path. Please give yourself grace if you find yourself gravitating towards certain subject matters and running from others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> Fun Facts!
A:<\/strong> I am a Lebron James fan! I would love to travel to Africa! I love Jesus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q:<\/strong> What is something people may not know about you?
A:<\/strong> I am really an introvert! I am learning to step outside my comfort zone and open up to new people and opportunities!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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