Comments on: Entrepreneurship Classes Are On the Rise

By: Alena

Alena — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:34:48 +0000

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By: Alena

Alena — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:34:48 +0000

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By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:54:37 +0000

@Jim I really like how you bring up that even if the student takes a corporate job, they still have the backbone for entrepreneurial ideas and classes which may help them even if they aren't starting their own business. Maybe everyone should take a look at an entrepreneur class, even if it doesn't interest you? Simply because of how much you can learn from the person running the company, the nitty gritty and maybe if you're in those shoes someday.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:37:07 +0000

I agree that this an encouraging trend, and hope to be able to take an MBA-level entrepreneurship class next semester. Entrepreneurship classes not only give students hands-on experience with the skills needed to start their own companies, but also help to develop key critical thinking skills that are invaluable. Even if the student ultimately decides against starting their own venture and takes a job in a corporate setting, they will be more likely to think outside the box, or identify new business opportunities for the company, based on their entrepreneurial background. Not everyone is cut out to run their own business, but everyone can benefit from learning to look at things from a different perspective.

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:03:35 +0000

@Cassie That event sounds so interesting! I think more events and collaborative efforts such as the “Entrepreneurial Deli” should be available to students. Thanks for stopping by

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By: Cassie

Cassie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:18:08 +0000

I love reading posts about entrepreneurial ventures I imagine it makes it so much easier to do what you love if you are in control of it.

I have similar sentiments to some of the others, though, wishing I would have taken advantage of some of the opportunities in college. I noticed a lot of courses and seminars trending towards entrepreneurship my last few year at UW-Madison. They started an annual “Entrepreneurial Deli” where Gen Y small business owners could showcase their work and give interested UW-Madison students business advice. Pretty cool event.

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:47:55 +0000

@Jackie That's a good story … sometimes we don't even realize in college what we want. I like that those classes are offered and I know that the general Business Management course at my college just had one entrepreneurship class that was offered. It gave students a taste and if they liked it, they could take more or change their track/direction. Again, it doesn't really matter what happened in the classroom or even what your degree is in for that matter…so it's never too late for you to make the leap