Panchol Alier

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Program: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Full-time)
Date of entry: Fall 2019
Graduation date: Summer 2020

Hometown: Bor Town, South Sudan (grew up in Kenya)
Languages spoken: English, Swahili, Dinka, learning French
Most recent position: Control Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. Peoria Illinois USA

Why did you choose John Molson School of Business?: I went to Concordia for my undergraduate degree and the interactions I had with students at John Molson was amazing. Moreover, the reputation it has among the Canadian business schools is exceptional.

Highlights of program: The professors are very kind and straightforward about what they want us to get out of each class.

Favourite place in Montreal? My favorite place is Old Port especially in the summer. I also like Schwartz's and The Main on St. Laurent for smoked meat.

Future Aspirations?: I am from an engineering background and I want to gain basic knowledge on the business side of things. I am currently working on a business project, so by the end of this program I am confident I will be able to have the skills needed to run a successful business, and also to expand my network.