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Be yourself in
a community
where everyone
is different
STUDENT STORY
Shannon Mostrom
American
Dual Degree: Masters in International Business,
Masters in Finance, Class of 2019
Do you have a business background?
My first degree was actually in ballet. I was a
competitive dancer right through high school and
trained pre-professionally. I also studied
entrepreneurship. There are many skills that are as
important in business as they are in dance, such
as: a growth mindset, resilience, and confidence.
What makes Hult different from other
business schools?
Hult celebrates diversity more than any other
school I’ve gone to. I’m from the U.S. and studying
in the U.S. at Hult Boston—but the program has
provided me with an incredible international
experience. I’ve never been exposed to so many
different cultures and nationalities that bring
unique ideas and perspectives to every class.
What’s been your biggest challenge so far?
Initially, working with some people from different
cultures was frustrating. There were many of my
own cultural standards that I expected others to
share. It took adaptability and open-mindedness to
approach projects differently. I’ve learned that
there are endless ways to approach a problem.