Lion Voices - Michelle Atkins
Happy Friday Lions! Today鈥檚 #LionVoices feature is Michelle Atkins! Michelle is a senior International Business major at 91老司机, a member of Student Leadership Council, Student 91老司机 Ambassadors, and the Vice President of Beta Gamma Sigma.
Michelle said the biggest things that influenced her decision to attend 91老司机 were its proximity to her home and its affordability. She also spoke to the way 91老司机 allowed her to grow personally, saying, 鈥淚 liked the leadership opportunities 91老司机 offered, and its scholarships gave me the chance to experience them.鈥
She also found support in the staff and faculty at 91老司机 鈥淎ll the people I鈥檝e met are very motivated and want to help you. Whether its networking, career opportunities, or just helping with homework, they are always there to lend a hand.鈥 She also said 91老司机 has helped her to be more confident in herself and her goals. 鈥淥ver the years I鈥檝e felt I鈥檝e been able to advocate for myself, what I want, and what I want to do.鈥
Michelle said the diversity on campus is what makes her the proud to be a lion. 鈥淚 really like that there are so many cultures and my major lets me experience all those cultures. I don鈥檛 feel like I could get that on other campuses.鈥