Incoming BBAs adapt to change and new challenges
Joe Rosenberg
Issue date: 9/19/05 Section: News
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A fresh crop of BBA students has joined the ranks of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, thus beginning the final phase of their undergraduate careers. Before the flurry of corporate presentations, résumé workshops, and group projects begin for these new students, BBA1s are taking time out to get acclimated to the program.
To help them in this regard, the RSB has recently offered many activities and events geared toward its BBA1s, including a two-day orientation session, the Meet the Clubs expo, and last Friday's BBA Games. But according to BBA Program Director Scott Moore, much is also going on behind the scenes to help smooth the transition.
Moore pointed to the hiring of two new BBA student advisors, Robert Koonce and Katherine McCartney, as one of the many ways the RSB is trying to help incoming BBAs adjust. Koonce and McCartney, hired in November and July respectively, are working closely with both pre-BBAs and current BBAs to offer academic advice and guidance.
"Rob and Katie have been a tremendous help. Word has gotten out," said Moore.
Many students, however, have not found the time to explore these offerings. BBA1 James Spithogiannis said, "I'm just starting to get a feel for all the classes. A lot of stuff I haven't done before, especially in marketing and communications."
He added that he is savoring the relatively light workload that his professors have assigned so far.
"I just basically got an introduction to all the classes. What has surprised me is that it hasn't been overwhelming right from the start. My impression from what other people had told me, either BBA2s or former teachers, is that it would be a very tough experience. You wouldn't have a social life. But right now, I feel very comfortable in all my classes," Spithogiannis said.
Fellow BBA1 Jared Raskin echoed Spithogiannis' sentiments.
"The classes are going well so far. Based on [Accounting 271 and 272], I thought they would be a little bit harder. But we haven't had any tests yet, so we'll see," Raskin said.
To help them in this regard, the RSB has recently offered many activities and events geared toward its BBA1s, including a two-day orientation session, the Meet the Clubs expo, and last Friday's BBA Games. But according to BBA Program Director Scott Moore, much is also going on behind the scenes to help smooth the transition.
Moore pointed to the hiring of two new BBA student advisors, Robert Koonce and Katherine McCartney, as one of the many ways the RSB is trying to help incoming BBAs adjust. Koonce and McCartney, hired in November and July respectively, are working closely with both pre-BBAs and current BBAs to offer academic advice and guidance.
"Rob and Katie have been a tremendous help. Word has gotten out," said Moore.
Many students, however, have not found the time to explore these offerings. BBA1 James Spithogiannis said, "I'm just starting to get a feel for all the classes. A lot of stuff I haven't done before, especially in marketing and communications."
He added that he is savoring the relatively light workload that his professors have assigned so far.
"I just basically got an introduction to all the classes. What has surprised me is that it hasn't been overwhelming right from the start. My impression from what other people had told me, either BBA2s or former teachers, is that it would be a very tough experience. You wouldn't have a social life. But right now, I feel very comfortable in all my classes," Spithogiannis said.
Fellow BBA1 Jared Raskin echoed Spithogiannis' sentiments.
"The classes are going well so far. Based on [Accounting 271 and 272], I thought they would be a little bit harder. But we haven't had any tests yet, so we'll see," Raskin said.
