Shanna Cancino

Published on April 18, 2024

When I found out about GGU downtown, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. I was even lucky enough to work right above the school, so it was very convenient for me to take my midterms during lunch and other breaks. I was able to take a lot of finance classes and classes in business administration with a concentration in human resources. This propelled me in my background in human resources, which eventually led to me creating a whole new department at my job at the time and starting multiple businesses. I would recommend GGU to any student today because of its convenience, affordability, and structured classes. It really prepared me for entrepreneurship and going after what I want.

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