By Carolina Maciel and Jocelyn Reyes, September 20, 2022
Over 100 students gathered for the College of Business Administration’s Welcome Week that ended on September 15 to explore various clubs, organizations and networking opportunities.
After a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, CBA held one of its first in-person fairs, bringing opportunities for internships, mentors and connections.
The event was open to all students, featured giveaways and activities, and provided pprofessional headshots from the Poly Lens club.
According to ASI Business Senator Naman Pandadiya, the CBA fair benefits students now and in the future. Pandadiva mentioned that one of the biggest benefits is that students can learn about what the clubs have to offer.
“The first ones because it’s a lot of work, but it’s work that’s enriching and fulfilling,” said Pandadiva. “You will see the fruits of your hard work come very quickly after you finish a course and assignment, and you will see how often you will apply it in your personal life.”
According to Juritza Mata, a business administration major and member of the American Marketing Association, the fair is an opportunity for students to meet and connect with others who share the same interest.
“The AMA has a lot of networking opportunities,” Mata said. “We do a lot of conferences. we do one nationally so we are able to meet a lot of people around the country.
There were 20 registered business clubs to choose from, and the number is growing every month.. One of the most popular clubs was the Student Managed Investment Club, where students learn how to invest, finance and the stock market. Another notable club was the Real Estate Association, which focuses on the real estate industry and bringing in guest speakers.
The College of Business admissions fair isn’t just for business majors. Mata encouraged other executives to see what clubs have to offer at the fair.
“We are open to any degree. we have a few people on our E board that I know – one is a political science major. We also welcome communication majors. Any degree, I think, would really benefit from it,” said Mata. “Commissions too, so they can get a hands-on experience to see what it would be like to work in a field like this.”
As this is one of the first in-person fairs since the pandemic, the Business Administration is very excited to welcome new new faces.
According to Andrew Cornejo, a finance, real estate and law specialist and member of the Finance Association, there are many benefits and tips from this club fair.
“Our club offers a resume workshop which, I think, is the best thing we offer. it really helps people build their portfolio, prepare for after graduation, so they can get a job,” Cornejo said.
Image courtesy of Carolina Maciel
