Jack T. Doan

Published on April 18, 2024

I remember the moment I chose Golden Gate University above the other options. What was it about GGU that made me want to go there? It was the specialization of my field, the graduate program in human resources management, and the ease of access of being both virtual and in person learning. I wasn't a first generation college graduate, but I had heard many alumni say they had a professor or advisor that their class was really informative and they just seemed to love that one the most. I didn't have one that stood out, but I think they were all great. What made my time at GGU memorable was the broader student and collegiate atmosphere. The best part was all the classmates I had and the friendships I made. Everyone was super supportive and engaged in helping each other succeed. Looking back at my time at GGU, I can see how it helped my life significantly. Before GGU, my undergraduate degree was in economics, and GGU provided me with the strong foundational knowledge to excel in my career as an HR executive. When I think about my time at GGU, what makes me smile is graduation. I started a very long journey, working and going to school part-time. To go through the process and complete it was one of the biggest accomplishments I had in my career.

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