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Student Testimonials
Planning on having a career in business or are you
undecided? The Scholars Business, Society & Economy program can help you
decide what to do with your future by providing you with lifetime lessons
and unforgettable experiences that will prepare you for the future, wherever
you may go!
In the BSE program, you'll definitely find something of
interest. From colloquium to various supporting classes, you will learn
about all aspects of business and gain skills, many of which will help you
in everyday life: such as financial management, investment knowledge, and
working with others. Classes entail discussions about popular business
books, guest speakers, field trips, culture-simulations, and other enjoyable
group activities.
A major focus of this program is working with other
students; learning to function as a team, as well as an individual. As a
first-year BSE Scholar, the majority of class activities are group
assignments, dealing with issues such as problem-solving, cross-cultural
interaction, and other topics. Second-year BSE Scholars enjoy weekly
discussions on popular business issues, and in their forth semester, take
part in service learning programs, internships, or research projects.
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Ashley Adams
Marketing Major, Business, Society & the Economy alumnus
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Being a part of the BSE program will benefit
you no matter which career path you decide to take because
the lessons, experiences, and acquired skills you take with
you will help foster success in every aspect of life.
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Jenny Chen
Psychology/Pre-Med major, Business, Society & the Economy
alumnus
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As a Freshman BSE student, I heard from a
variety of guest speakers, participated in innovative group
activities, and expressed my views on current events
relating to the business world. Although I'm not a business
major, being in the BSE program gave me a general
understanding of Business and how it relates to people when
I took Introduction To Business Management and
Microeconomics courses. With a small number of classmates in
colloquium, and a group of dedicated professors and
coordinators, I feel that BSE is a great program where
students can be actively involved in learning about
business.
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Jesse Chen
Information Systems/Operations Management major, Business,
Society & the Economy student
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I get asked the question “Why did you choose
Maryland” a lot, but my answer is different every time. I
received “full rides” to two respectable schools in
Pennsylvania, but I ultimately chose Maryland because it has
a better business school and a better Information Systems
program. The University of Maryland is a dream come true for
me. I milked my high school for all it was worth, but the
opportunities and possibilities at Maryland are seemingly
endless. We’ve got a great campus, a great student body,
fantastic athletic teams, excellent academic programs, and a
huge multitude of extracurricular activities. This place is
awesome!
Another reason I chose the University of
Maryland was because of its College Park Scholars (CPS)
program. It presented an opportunity to live and learn with
people who were just like me. The program can almost be
compared to a University operated academic fraternity
because it creates connections and relationships among
people who are somewhat similar in the college environment.
When our class (I’m in the Business, Society, and the
Economy program) discusses something controversial (doesn’t
have to be political), the atmosphere just lights up with
enthusiasm. My best experience in College Park Scholars has
easily been the Strategy Board Competition.
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