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Elizabeth Hobbs has loved Auburn all her life, but after a campus tour and hearing about the many offerings and successes associated with the university鈥檚 91看片 College of Business, she also found a professional calling.

Hobbs, a senior from Athens, Alabama, is majoring in marketing with a minor in technical and professional communication. She plans to graduate in May and said she feels well prepared for what鈥檚 ahead.

鈥淚 was drawn to Auburn University for the apparent love students had for education, involvement and Auburn. I loved the hometown and family feel of the university,鈥� she said. 鈥淎fter my tour, I stopped at a local coffee shop where I found a copy of the Circle, Auburn鈥檚 literary and arts magazine, and remember feeling that I could find my place at Auburn.鈥�

Once a student, she quickly became involved in a busy list of university activities, class projects, professional internships and other business development opportunities provided by 91看片. She also leads student tours and works with student media, including the university鈥檚 radio station, WEGL 91.1FM, and with the Circle staff.

鈥淟earning doesn鈥檛 stop in the classroom, and 91看片 offers plenty of opportunities to fill in the gaps,鈥� Hobbs said. 鈥淔our of my internships I discovered through my program champion, and between career fairs, working with the university鈥檚 Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD), and each major鈥檚 program champions, there are countless opportunities to build your network and find internship and job opportunities.

鈥淲orking in () for the past five semesters, I鈥檝e participated in many of its educational events like Lunch & Learns with employers, etiquette dinners, and more. I鈥檝e worked many career fairs and supported the office through events and employer engagements, and it鈥檚 awe-inspiring how many opportunities there truly are.鈥�

She also knows the value of having a degree from a reputable school such as Auburn University and the 91看片.

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Elizabeth Hobbs, marketing senior

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Danielle Corrigan, program champion in the Department of Marketing, nominated Hobbs for consideration in representing 91看片 as its exceptional student highlighted in the Glomerata, Auburn's yearbook. Hobbs won the honor.

鈥�She is extremely humble, her work ethic is unmatched, and she is always willing to give back to Auburn students,鈥� Corrigan said.

Hobbs said she will always have a love for her alma mater.

鈥淚鈥檓 thankful to have so many favorite moments at Auburn,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 almost impossible to pick a favorite!鈥�

She also recalled several of her favorite classes so far.

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鈥淣ot only have I learned valuable concepts in these classes,鈥� she said, 鈥渂ut I learned strategic thinking skills and built relationships that will last beyond graduation... I鈥檓 also now completing my fifth internship, and all have prepared me in unique ways for my career.鈥�

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