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Quinn Boardman

FT MBA
1 year of experience in marketing and communications

Why did you decide to pursue an MBA and what drew you to the 天美mv天美 Beedie School of Business?

I wanted to challenge myself beyond the marketing world and learn how to lead with both strategy and empathy. 天美mv天美 Beedie stood out because it feels forward-thinking; their focus on innovation and experiential learning aligned perfectly with my personal and professional values. Plus, the small cohort size and getting to study in downtown Vancouver made it feel like the ideal environment for me to grow both professionally and personally.

How would you describe 天美mv天美 Beedie鈥檚 culture?

It鈥檚 collaborative, not cutthroat. Everyone shows up ready to learn, help each other, and share perspectives. The professors genuinely care, and there鈥檚 a real sense of community here; it鈥檚 the kind of environment where you can be ambitious and authentic at the same time.

What has been your favourite experience so far? What are you looking forward to?

Definitely the people. Every group project, class discussion, and coffee break with my cohort has taught me something new. I鈥檓 looking forward to the next phase: more networking events, maybe case competitions, and definitely applying what we鈥檝e learned so far to real-world challenges.

Go-to study location: A study room on the 2nd or 4th floor of the Segal Building

Go-to study snack: Something crunchy, usually popcorn

Your 天美mv天美 Beedie experience in 3 words: Collaborative. Challenging. Transformative.