This is a common reaction when UMC graduates get out into the business world. During the interview, one of the partners told me that the only reason I was being interviewed was because of my background in technology. The technology was what got me the job. In all my interviews while looking for a law clerk position, the law firms have pointed specifically to my experience in the use of technology. I have found that law firms are less concerned with what pedigrees you may have, and more concerned with what technology you feel comfortable with.
Computers are the staple in business, government, and agricultural markets.
Upon graduation, UMC students are familiar with these systems, and that makes a difference in any interview. It not only gives you access to the Internet, but also lets you become familiar with the software people are using out in the job market. The quality of UMC's academic courses is a step ahead of other universities because UMC is always changing to keep up with the world. When we recruit employees, we look for college graduates who have hands-on experience with technology. The most technologically savvy employees come from schools such as the University of Minnesota, Crookston, where technology is integrated into curriculum and students practice what they learn while working on real projects.