# @gcu on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=8cRBY3Ts5ww - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67306641-gcu-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e78e7c41ce.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T18:21:25.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Grand Canyon U (@gcu) — https://gondola.cc/gcu ## Caption What is it like to study applied entrepreneurship at Grand Canyon University? In this GCU student story, Paige Heilig, an applied entrepreneurship major from Oxford, Michigan, shares how her degree helped her grow as a leader, creative professional and future business-minded entrepreneur. Learn more about GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Entrepreneurship, available online and on campus: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bs-science-entrepreneurship Through GCU’s Colangelo College of Business, Paige explored how entrepreneurship can support leadership, marketing, business strategy and creative career goals. She explains how learning to market herself as an artist and creative helped her feel more prepared for both the business world and the creative business world. Paige also shares how taking online courses during the summer helped her stay on track while pursuing two degrees. She discusses the value of GCU’s collaborative, hands-on learning environment, where students can work across majors, apply classroom lessons to practical projects and gain a stronger understanding of leadership in action. From faculty mentorship to student worker experience and a supportive campus community, Paige reflects on how GCU helped shape her confidence, career path and future goals. She also highlights the importance of faith, spiritual growth and community within her GCU experience. For students considering an entrepreneurship degree, Paige offers a simple reminder: think about your vision, your end goal and the kind of leader you want to become. Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Paige Heilig, Applied Entrepreneurship Major 00:40 – Online Classes, Double Degree Goals 00:52 – Affordability and Out-of-State Tuition 01:06 – Hands-On Learning, Collaboration and Student Leadership 01:54 – Faculty Support, Future Goals and Advice Explore related GCU resources: Applied entrepreneurship degree program: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bs-science-entrepreneurship Business degree programs online and on campus: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/business Colangelo College of Business: https://www.gcu.edu/colangelo-college-of-business.php What Can You Do With an Entrepreneurship Degree?: https://www.gcu.edu/blog/business-management/what-can-do-entrepreneurship-degree What’s the Best Degree for Entrepreneurs?: https://www.gcu.edu/blog/business-management/what-best-degree-entrepreneurs Tuition, financial aid and scholarships: https://www.gcu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid #GCU #GrandCanyonUniversity #AppliedEntrepreneurship #EntrepreneurshipDegree #GCUBusiness #ColangeloCollegeOfBusiness #BusinessDegree #EntrepreneurshipMajor #OnlineDegree #CampusLife #LopesUp Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is an Arizona-based private Christian university and one of the largest universities in the country.* We’re committed to delivering an affordable and transformative higher education that serves its students, the community and God. We challenge and inspire you to become an innovative thinker, effective communicator, global contributor and the kind of changemaker who invigorates your community by placing the interests of others before your own. GCU aims to not simply teach but provide a path to moral, emotional and spiritual well-being in an environment that opens our hearts to students from all backgrounds and denominations. With an ongoing commitment to academic excellence, GCU is experiencing an exciting era of community impact and campus expansion that includes new residence halls, amenities, academic and athletic facilities and immersive, hands-on labs that allow for experiential learning. Whether you’re looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, GCU believes that quality education should be accessible to all with a supportive graduation team behind you. Learn more about GCU’s programs, competitive tuition rates and scholarship offers from your dedicated university counselor who takes a personalized approach. Find your purpose at GCU. Visit http://www.gcu.edu or start your journey at GCU today: https://www.gcu.edu/rmi/ApplyNow Explore Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU’s website: http://www.gcu.edu Follow GCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonU/ Follow GCU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcu/ Follow GCU on X: https://twitter.com/gcu Connect with GCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/grand-canyon-university/ *National Center for Education Statistics. May 2021. Fast Facts: Highest Enrollment. https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=74. Retrieved April 14, 2023. Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Approved and verified accurate by the Executive Director of Academic Operations of the Colangelo College of Business on June 3, 2026. 26GTR0709 ## Stats - **Views:** 135 - **Likes:** 0 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags campuslife, gcubusiness, appliedentrepreneurship, entrepreneurshipmajor, lopesup, colangelocollegeofbusiness, gcu, onlinedegree, entrepreneurshipdegree, grandcanyonuniversity, businessdegree --- Copyright (c) Gondola