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One of the primary standout aspects of Dennis’ experience at Gies was the strong sense of community and networking opportunities. He was blown away by iConverge, an annual event that brings online students together in person. “The sheer awesomeness of it all—the phenomenal speakers, the alumni connections, and the history of the school—was incredible,” he said.

Despite being an online student, Dennis felt deeply connected taiwan cell phone number list to his peers and the Gies network. He actively participated in iGBA networking opportunities, Chicago meetup groups, and even attended Cubs games with fellow students. Dennis noted, “The wonderful thing about the University of Illinois and the Gies program is that they try to keep you together and connected with the school,” he said. “We help each other. It’s a very cohesive community.”

The ability to connect with other professionals across industries and locations made the experience feel like more than just an online program. In fact, as Dennis noted, “it felt like family.”