Karol Juliana Coy Peña

Why DeGroote?

DeGroote provides the key tools you need to be successful in the field you want to go for, through amazing experiences in class, wonderful people willing to collaborate and support, and incredibly valuable networking opportunities.

Why an MBA?

An MBA is an investment that boost your personal and professional growth. If you want to improve your communication, analytical, managerial, and networking skills, then an MBA is for you. Making a positive impact and supporting critical decision-making processes in any industry, business, or organization you go for.

What surprised you about DeGroote?

Finding such lovely people. The feeling you have in class is amazing because we all want in a sense the same things. We want to learn, growth and be a better version of ourselves. Doing an MBA at DeGroote is very challenging, but you will find people going through the same struggle than you. MBA Students Ambassadors, Professors, Academic Advisors, Relationship Managers, Alumni, and in general, the DeGroote community, will well-prepared you and support you to go through this journey

What piece of advice would you give to anyone considering doing their MBA at DeGroote?

Be prepared to be challenged, transform yourself, do lots of teamwork and networking, and the most important, enjoy the process.

What has been the highlight of your DeGroote experience so far?

I would say that finding my first job in Canada. Going through the process of applying for jobs and doing interviews was challenging and time consuming, but I still remember how exited and proud I was when I got my first job offer.

Aside from being an MBA Student Ambassador, what other extra-curricular activities have you been involved with while at DeGroote?

• Various Club Sponsored Events

Tell us one fun fact about you!

I love food, dancing and coffee.