“You remind me of my drill sergeant who put me through basic training,” my ex-Marine student commented in earnest. “Your approach is unconventional, but I now see the method to your madness.”
Not sure how to react to such a categorization. As teachers at The University of Tampa (UT), we take our responsibility to our students, their families, and to potential employers very seriously.
Taking the easy way out does not build character — for them, or for us. As a result, we work them hard, challenge them to push their minds and their bodies to acquire skills that they need to be successful.
No coincidence that the UT MBA Program was recently ranked #7 in the world, for providing the best value for money – ahead of a large number of famous institutions of higher learning.
Think back to your favorite teacher. He or she probably taught you to believe in yourself, and pushed you to accomplish great things. So what if one of them happened to be a drill sergeant.
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