Alex Smigel
Senior Global Supply Chain Management major from Kent, OH.
Hey! I'm Alex Smigel, a Senior Accounting and Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) student from Kent, Ohio.
I have always had an affinity for the business world/environment, while my interest may have changed over time my curiosity about what makes businesses run hasn't! One of the nicest parts of the Chambers College is that you will get a full 360-degree view of business from accounting, to management, and even MIS. Because students are taking an intro class for every major it helps ensure that students will choose the major best suited for themselves.
I entered the Chambers College as a GSCM major in large part due to all of the issues that arose as a result of COVID-19. What I found in the program and course content was that at the heart of nearly any business is supply chain. This in tandem with supply chain being a hot topic gave me comfort that I would be able to easily find a job once I graduated. My passion for supply chain has only grown since, the roles that you can fill seem to be boundless and I learn about more every day. The program at WVU helps to make sure that you get to see all different parts of the supply chain and thus can make the best choice for yourself once you graduate.
One of the reasons that I have enjoyed being an Accounting major is similar to why I love supply chain, it is at the heart of any business. At the end of the day accounting is all about money and who doesn't love money? The accounting program at WVU helps to expose and teach students about the various forms and specialties.