Marsha Anderson '05

Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship
Student Agencies Fellow
University of Virginia
Accenture

Vice president, Black Graduate Business Association
Marketing chairwoman, Destination Johnson

The Johnson School experience has allowed me to transition from a career in IT consulting to marketing. Both the core classes and specialized coursework in the Strategic Brand Management Immersion helped prepare me for my summer internship with PepsiCo's Frito Lay Division.

My first-year experience also has made me more self-aware. I have a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses and have been able to work on my weaknesses and improve my confidence.

I have also been impressed with the caliber of my fellow students and with the number of international students. People are from diverse backgrounds and go above and beyond to contribute to the community. The case competitions and conferences helped me to appreciate the Johnson School community. And there's no shortage of clubs and affinity groups. There are many more opportunities available than you could ever take advantage of.