Experiential learning opportunities facilitate hands-on skills application and growth for MBA students, while setting them up for new career opportunities. To talk about how experiential learning facilitates development and growth, we spoke with two UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA students, Jeryon Davis and Olivia Koziol, as well as Karin Cochran, Executive Director of the STAR Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler. 

During our conversation, Jeryon and Olivia, MBA students who participated in the STAR Program, spoke about how experiential learning helped them expand their knowledge and skillsets in the short term, while also giving them the confidence and capability to make major career transitions into new functions and industries. Karin also spoke about the value of experiential learning programs like STAR. Having worked with hundreds of students and countless employers who have hired UNC MBAs, she discusses how programs like STAR prepare MBA students to navigate the complexities of the fast-changing world of work.

Links

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School: STAR Program