John Boomhover, MBA Alum

A Unique Perspective

“My goal is to be an executive officer of a company,” says MBA grad student John Boomhover. “I want to be able to help lead a company and make decisions that will improve it and the lives of the people who work for it.”

John’s studies at Champlain are part of that career track. With an MBA from Champlain, “I’ll be able to learn and apply new schools of thought on a higher level,” he says. “It will provide me with the skills to analyze business trends and data in order to make the right decision.” His employer, A.N. Deringer of St. Albans, Vt., which provides international logistics solutions for import/export, is an enthusiastic partner in his education.

The Champlain MBA appealed to John because “Champlain is different in that it concentrates more on real world learning and application. My desire was to learn in an atmosphere that relates to the job issues I face today, rather than enroll in a ‘theory-based’ program.” John appreciates the advantages of online discussions with his classmates. “It’s probably the best learning experience in the program. So far, everyone I have chatted with both online and on the phone is extremely intelligent and talented,” he relates. “Each student brings a unique perspective to the class based on personality, work experiences and life experiences. Online discussions always create a breadth of understanding. I am not just getting the instructor’s perspective on the subject, but the perspectives of everyone in the class. The way they apply their experiences to the material being discussed allows me to learn so much more.”

The online environment also allows John to fit his studies around his schedule. “I travel extensively for my job and I can attend class and submit my assignments from anywhere,” he says. “Every hotel has Internet access now, so I just plug my laptop in or hook up to a wireless network and I am instantly in a class.” And, he said, “I can work on a class when it is convenient for me. I am no longer constricted to a specific time to take a class. With a new baby at home and other commitments in my life, I can work on my projects when the time is right for me.”

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