INSIDE OUR
“CLASSROOM”
The Organizational Studies program provides students with unique and inspiring educational
opportunities. This year, our students had the chance to participate in international research,
work beyond the bounds of the classroom, and better connect with their cohort through
their concurrent fall enrollment in our foundation courses OS305 and OS310 (including a
virtual reality exercise in OS 305!).
THE OS JUNIOR COHORT
PAIGE BADENHORST – Class of 2021
“I really enjoyed the shuffling around of groups that we did this semester as it gave me an opportunity to get
to know everyone in our cohort - something that no other class that I have taken has done. The connections
that I made created a wonderful atmosphere in the classroom that contributed to an overall enjoyable learning
experience. There is something so special about having a close cohort.
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MORGAN SOLOMON - Class of 2021
“The OS program has provided me a concrete foundation
to organizational behavior, interpersonal, and personal
development. The group-oriented environment of OS
courses have promoted collaboration, critical thinking,
and writing among a successful and motivated group
of students. In addition, this program has promoted
a cohesive cohort as I continuously interact with OS
students, both within and outside of the classroom. I
have deeply appreciated the contemplative reflections
and real-world application assignments as I strengthen
my own pathway and my OS network. It has been
increasingly helpful to interact with my cohort, inspiring
faculty, and the OS alumni who have found success after
graduation while I explore post-graduate education and
career options.”
MELANIE STAMELMAN - Class of 2021
“Thanks to OS305 and its emphasis on self-reflection, I
both found my community at the University of Michigan
and grew to better understand myself. By working on
case studies with new groups nearly every week, we
were given the platform to grow closer with our cohort
and develop meaningful friendships, all while tackling
challenging assignments that helped us understand the
intricacies of organizations and people. The supportive
environment and engaging material that OS305
offers its students is unrivaled and has truly led me to
conceptualize my strengths, passions, and aspirations,
which has already helped me make better decisions
about my future.”