Fairfax University of America has opened the door to diversity. As an MBA student, it is critical to interact with people from many different backgrounds (races, religions, etc.) because this enables you to view and analyze problems from several different perspectives, an ability that enriches your business skills. By hosting students from more than 50 nations on its campus, FXUA has enabled me to collaborate with brilliant students, which has broadened my problem-solving skills and given me an edge in the competitive workforce.
Christie Mambounou
Alumni, Master of Business Administration
FXUA is an amazing place to study! This university offers so much diversity and opportunity for students. We have been given the opportunity to earn scholarships and to gain valuable work experience in different positions on campus during our time at FXUA.
As the Assistant to the School of English Language Studies, I have been able to see first-hand how quickly our students can improve their English language skills. Our ESL program not only teaches students the English language, but also gives them the opportunity to socialize during school-sponsored events like the ESL Potluck and field trips to places like Washington, DC museums and monuments.
In addition to working on campus, I have also been taking classes full-time in order to finish my BBA in International Business. I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship, that has encouraged me to study harder and be even more involved at the university. The FXUA website shows that scholarships are available for everybody, whether you are incredibly smart, talented in a specific are, involved socially, or simply because you come from another part of the world! This is a rare find.
While studying at FXUA, I have had the privilege to work with students from different backgrounds, which helps me better understand what diversity means and how useful it will be in the future. I have made many friends from all over the world and received an excellent education from diverse and experienced faculty. By making the decision to study at FXUA, you can take advantage of the same opportunities!
Susann Wieczorek
Alumni
I am in my final semester as a Business Administration student at FXUA. It has been a great experience that I will live to remember. During my time at FXUA I was fortunate enough to be the President of the African Pride Club, which gave me the opportunity to learn more about other people, countries, and cultures. I, myself, come from a country with diverse cultures and when I arrived at FXUA, I found the same characteristics and environment. It has truly made my academic pursuit a positive and fulfilling experience. The open door policy of the faculty, as well as close relationships and interactive engagement between students makes it easy to grasp knowledge.
I have also been fortunate to work as an assistant in the FXUA library for more than a year of my stay in the school. This has given me the opportunity of acquiring first-hand knowledge of the American work ethic. I was also given a tuition discount for working on campus – I cannot emphasize enough how this helped me reduce the financial strain of paying for my education. Upon returning home, I hope to remain in contact with the school and keep this positive relationship going as an alumnus.
My advice for prospective students would be to come prepared with your academic and professional goals and to focus on your academic plan. There are student advisors, counselors, and department chairs who are ready and available to help you attain all of your goals.
I also suggest that you browse the FXUA website often and take advantage of all opportunities available to you – especially the scholarship opportunities. For example, I took the TOEFL test and was awarded a scholarship of $500.00! Your chances might of getting a higher amount is there – work for it and don’t give up!
Kola Bakare
Alumni, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to earn a Master of Business Administration. The hard part was deciding in which phase of my life I would resume my education. A gap year from my work made me more aware of my life’s goals, and helped me develop the path to get where I want to be. I was finally ready to begin the process of earning my MBA.
When deciding on a university I was sure to take advice from those who knew me best, but recently I have come to realize that there is only one opinion that matters – and that is your own. Deciding to take admission at FXUA was not a decision I entered into lightly. The most important factors for me were location, cost, and the quality of education. FXUA had all these factors and also provided another important feature – cross-cultural knowledge. I was also awarded a scholarship for both my academic semesters while studying at FXUA, which has only made my experience here easier.
Throughout your school experience, friends and family will be sure to give you a great deal of advice on classes, money, friends and relationships – but think about your decisions. Developing good social at FXUA will benefit you in the real world. School is not about cramming for tests and spitting the information back out. It is about retaining actual knowledge that you can use when you are no longer in the classroom.
At FXUA you will not be seeing the same people day after day, but will be exposed to a wide variety of people from different family backgrounds, cultures, and countries! FXUA provides us with a great opportunity to learn about the world, and you will find that you have things in common with the people you least expect here at FXUA!
Bhagyashree Kulkarni
Alumni, Master of Business Administration