Why Lewis

Lili Chiquito

I attended a seminar for Lewis University and was sold with everything that Lewis offered. Their support staff made the transition of going back to school, after being gone for so long, much easier and stress free. The accelerated degree program particularly appealed to me because of my schedule with work and home. This program has made my dream of returning to school a reality. The fact that Lewis University offers the accelerated program proves to me that they are in touch with the reality of so many working Moms and Dads returning to school. By offering an alternative to the traditional programs, they have made achieving an undergraduate degree a reality.

This program has enhanced both my personal and professional growth with the courses it offers. Each course has been applied to real life situations which make it easier to understand. It has also given me the opportunity to share my experiences with my classmates and in turn, they have done the same. I have a greater sense of pride along with respect from my colleagues and upper management ever since I enrolled in Lewis University and look forward to the doors that will open because of it.

I have been with my organization for 2 years. I am currently the office manager ensuring the office runs smoothly for everyone involved. I am the liaison for all communication both internal and external. I am also responsible for all accounting for our Oak Brook location. My previous employer began the process of downsizing which led me to look for employment elsewhere. This reality check made me take a good look at my skill sets and re-evaluate how I could improve to make myself more marketable

On a personal note, I have been married for six years and am a mother of two extremely energetic little girls. Needless to say, my daughters keep me busy and they also played a role in my overwhelming motivation to return to school. I am grateful for the support of my family because managing full time work, school and home is not an easy task.

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Eleni Fosses

I chose Lewis University for two main reasons. The first was being the recommendation of a previous supervisor. He went through the Lewis program and graduated the spring before I started the program myself. The second is that the adult accelerated program is well run and organized. Class size, communication, campus locations, faculty and class offerings are among the many factors that make this a successful and enriching academic program to participate in.

My personal and profession growth has been supported by the program. I feel that I have gained a great deal of respect from my colleagues. I have gone from having 1 direct report to 9 since I started. My confidence level has increased tenfold. I have gained poise in meetings and can write a proposal. I read the business section now with understanding and I have received compliments on how I handle making decisions, and giving performance reviews. In addition, my family has been so supportive that they think I’m amazing and I have been a good role model for our children.

I have just completed my 22nd year with The Strive Group. I began my career as a customer service rep and now I am the manager of the customer service department and the prepress department. I have 9 direct reports and report directly to the General Manager. Along the way I was given the opportunity to do purchasing or prepress materials and to go into sales for a while.

My husband and I will be married for 27 years this October. We had three wonderful children that have grown into fine adults. They are all currently pursuing college degrees or graduate degrees. I have been a Sunday school teacher at my parish for 25 out of the last 34 years.

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Gabriel Rojo Jr.

The Adult Business Program allowed me to fulfill a lifelong promise I made to my father and myself – that I would become one of the first in my family to graduate from college. The college experience was absolutely priceless. I wish I would have made the choice to go straight to Lewis University right after high school. Upon graduation, the company I work for afforded me a pay raise and a promotion allowing for continued personal and professional growth.

I decided to attend Lewis because of the terrific student to teacher ratio which creates an ideal learning environment. Lewis also has a flexible, affordable, and highly motivational adult college program. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management – Organization Leadership. Lewis offers state of the art classrooms and a great college environment in which to achieve success.

I work for General Reinsurance Corporation as an Account Manager. I’ve been with the company for a little over 10 years. In addition, I’ve been married to my wonderful wife Gloria for the past 4 years.

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Mona Smith

Lewis University has given me the opportunity to fulfill one of my lifetime dreams – earning a college degree. I chose Lewis because it is large enough to meet your educational goals and small enough to know you on a personal level. The faculty genuinely cares about you and wants to help you succeed.

I completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in December 2007 with a double major in Business Administration and Marketing. I am a full-time working married mother of two. So needless to say, I was very busy trying to juggle all these areas of my life and it wasn’t easy; however, Lewis’s accelerated program was flexible and it allowed me to move at my own pace.

I currently hold the position of Customer Care Specialist at Akzo Nobel Functional Chemicals in Chicago, IL. Since I graduated, I have received recognition for my achievement from the company and will start sales training with an account manager this year. So things are looking up at my job.

I plan to continue my education and pursue a graduate degree in the near future. Also, I have plans to own my own business one day. None of this would have been possible without my degree from Lewis University.

I am very grateful for the learning experience I have had at Lewis and for all of the wonderful staff and students that I have met along the way. In addition, I am very proud to be a part of the Alumni of this great university.

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