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Top 10:
What I Wish I Knew
p. 10
Steps to Success:
Freshman Year
Calendar
p. 2
Badger Acronym
Guide
p. 4
WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE
special SOARedition
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Dear Class of 2016,Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We are so excited that you have chosen UW for your undergraduate career (and that you’ve decided to pursue the Wisconsin School of Business!). b.Line is the only Business School undergraduate magazine. The magazine is writ-ten by students and for students—the ultimate goal is to shed light on issues relevant to busi-ness professionals in training. Our articles offer un-biased advice and recommendations from students that have already been through it all. This b.Line SOAR Special Edition is meant to serve as a guide for pre-busi-ness students on how to “Ace Freshman Year” and effectively man-age the major transition from high school to college seamlessly. The Business School application sneaks
you a headache down the road. Don’t worry—there are tons of resources available to help you prepare. If b.Line seems to be a student organization you’d like to join, there are many opportunities to get involved in marketing, funding, writing & editing, and design. Please send an email to [email protected] and come to our kickoff meeting on Monday, September 18th (location and time TBD)... Hope to see you there! Enjoy and On Wisconsin! Thanks,
Jenna Muellerb.Line President
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MEET THE
Table of ContentsFeatured Articles
2 Steps to Success: Freshman Year Calendar
4 Badger Acronym Guide
5 Gain the Freshman 5
8 Entertainment
10 Top 10: What I Wish I Knew
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Steps-2-Success:
Freshman Year
Calendar
August – Be Social!
Septem
ber – Get Involved!
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October – Be Settled!
Novem
ber – Stay Focused!
Enjoy the time home with
Decem
ber– Get Festive!
by: David Loux & Jenna Mueller
January – G
et Relaxed!
February – Stay Warm!
Marc
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January – G
et Relaxed!
February – Stay Warm!
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Get your application to the Business School in
by the deadline. Late apps are NOT accepted!
April/May – Finish Strong!
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Enjoy the
time off!
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by: Kevin Vollmer
ALC Accenture Leadership CenterASM Associated Students of Madison
Badger Acronym GuideA
BBBA Bachelor of Business AdministrationBBA Gov Bachelor of Business Administration Student GovernmentBCC Business Career Center (career advising)BLC Business Learning Center
CCAS Cross-College Advising ServicesCfLI Center for Leadership and InvolvementCFYE Center for the First Year ExperienceCIB CIBER Center for International Business Education and Research
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DDoIT Department of Information Technology
FAFSA Free Application for FederalStudent Aid
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IIAP International Academic ProgramsITP Ignite the Potential
MMHR Management and Human Resources
OOTM Operations and Technology Management
RRMI Risk Management and Insurance
SSAC Student Activity CenterSERF Southeast Recreational FacilitySOAR Student Orientation, Advising, and RegistrationSTS Software Training for Students
TTIGH Today in Grainger HallTITU Today in the Union
UUAS Undergraduate Academic Services (academic advising)UHS University Health Services
WWAA Wisconsin Alumni AssociationWASB Wisconsin Alumni Student BoardWID Wisconsin Institutes for DiscoveryWIN Wisconsin Involvement NetworkWSoB Wisconsin School of Business (often simply “B-school”)
GUTS Greater University Tutoring Service
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International Academic Programs
Risk Management and Insurance
Southeast Recreational FacilityStudent Orientation, Advising, and
Software Training for Students
Undergraduate Academic Services
Wisconsin Alumni Student BoardWisconsin Institutes for DiscoveryWisconsin Involvement Network
Join Student Orgs…but not every single one.
It’s important to join activities to get involved around campus. Go to Student Org Fairs, especially the ones held in the business school. Joining a business orga-nization signals that you are interested in the busi-ness school and are willing to become apart of its com-munity. Remember that it’s quality over quantity.
Be aware of programs and workshops offered through
Grainger.
Frequently check your e-mail and MyBiz for exciting programs the business school has to offer. Be aware of workshops such as Ignite the Potential, Business Essentials 1 and 2, Admissions 101, Resume Workshop, LeaderShape, and other speaker events. These kinds of programs will help you build important leader-ship skills, network with corporate sponsors (and potentially future employers), and will look excellent on your application.
Check out MyBiz for dates!http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mybiz/
Explore and utilize the resources the business school
has to offer. Get to know the BCC for career ad-
vising, UAS for academic advising, & the BLC for
help in your classes & UAS for academic advising.
Just because you aren’t technically “in” the business school yet doesn’t mean you don’t get access to its many valuable resources. Check out the Business Career Center for gen-eral advising career questions and Undergraduate Advis-ing Services for help with academic planning. Check out the Business Learning Center for free tutoring and out-side help with brutal required courses such as Econ 101.
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Five useful pieces of advice to consider as you begin to apply to
the business school.
Find a favorite study place.
Keep your GPA up! Your grades are a big part of your busi-ness school application. Below are a few places last year’s freshmen found to be most conducive to staying on task:
· The Historical Society· Memorial Library in the East Asian reading room· The Education Building· The Law Library· Steenbock study rooms· Student Activity Center
Write your essays EARLY!
Do not leave your essays until the week before the application is due. This doesn’t mean you have to start writing now, but at least start thinking about them. Your ideas will be stronger if you spend more time developing and focusing your thoughts. Also, use the Writing Center to help craft, organize, and tweak your essays.
Bookmark these links:http://www.bus.wisc.edu/blc/http://www.bus.wisc.edu/career/http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mybiz/
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/students/orgs/
by: Amanda Maenner
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Name: Nick BruhnFreshman Dorm: Witte (3A)Freshman Year Involvement: Alpha Kappa Psi, Badger Business Buddies, the Wisconsin School of Business Welcome Week Com-mittee, and the Underclassmen Outreach CommitteeFavorite Freshman Class: Psychology 202 – “While the curve was
good break from other classes”Favorite spot on campus: The Terrace at the Memorial UnionCurrent Leadership Positions: Business Career Center Peer Advi-sor, AKPsi - VPAdvice to Incoming Pre-Bus Students: “Get involved with a few
passionate about, make a positive impact in them. Meet as many members as possible, take the initiative to plan an event, and work
your organization, the Business School, and its corporate sponsors.”
Name: Carly MillerDorm: Liz WatersFreshman Year Involvement: Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA – PBL), Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee, worked at Liz Waters Dining Hall (approx. 10 hrs/week)Favorite Freshman class: Journalism 201 – Introduction to Mass CommunicationFavorite spot on campus: Terrace (obviously)Current Leadership Positions: Business Career Center Peer Advisor, Underclassmen Outreach Committee – Events Commit-tee Chair, myBiz Ambassador, starting full time in Marketing at General Mills this summer.Advice to Incoming Pre-Bus Students: “Get involved! Joining student orgs, talking to professors, and using the BBA resources will not only enrich your college experience, it will make it more fun.”
What does a typical admitted business student look like Freshman year and beyond?
successful business students look like:
SUCCESSFUL STUDENT PROFILESby: David Loux
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Name: Andrew PikturnaFreshman Dorm: SlichterFreshman Year Involvement: Hybrid Car team (with engineering),
and volleyball)Favorite Freshman Class: Poli Sci 205: Intro to State GovernmentFavorite spot on campus: There is nothing like the terrace when it’s nice outsideCurrent Leadership Positions: President of Wisconsin Consulting Club, committee member on Make a Statement Campaign, member of Student United Way, Marketing Intern – Ameriprise Financial this summer.Advice to Incoming Pre-Bus Students: “Get to the library! I could never concentrate anywhere else because there are so many great things to do on campus. Besides that, get involved in business school student organizations as soon as you can because recruiters want to see more than a high GPA. They want leadership experi-ence. It is also a nice way to get to know the people you will see in your classes.”
Name: Katie LorenzDorm: Liz WatersFreshmen Activities: Accenture Leadership Center - Workshops,
Current Leadership Positions: Wisconsin Consulting Club – VP, -
cer – Treasurer, Ballroom Dance Association President, starting full time with Accenture this summer.Favorite Freshmen Class: Public Speaking 101Favorite spot on Campus: Memorial Union Terrace (of course!)Advice to Incoming Pre-Business Students: “Be proactive about getting involved, excelling in your classes and push yourself to do all of those things and you will be well on your way. Most impor-tantly, ask for opportunities to contribute, show leadership, and take on new projects outside of the classroom. These will set you apart.”
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Want to Join ?
Our members can be involved in the Funding, Marketing,
Writing/Editing or Design Committees.
Interested in Funding? Email Sam Long at [email protected].
Interested in Marketing? Email David Loux at [email protected].
Interested in Writing/Editing? Email Ben Falk at [email protected].
Interested in Design? Email Susie Korzec at [email protected].
Not sure how to get involved? Email [email protected].
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Word Scramble: America’s Top Business Schools
(Aside from UW)
Can You Name These Famous Corporate Leaders?
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4. This University of Oregon track runner became one
of America’s most successful businessmen when he
created the “swoosh”
5. The name most associated with the US Federal
Reserve and the current chairman of the President’s
Council of Economic Advisors
information media service company named after him-‐
self is as famous for his company as he is for his New
York political career
7. Known as 2005’s Man of the Year and one of the re-‐
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3. In 2008, this New York investor masterminded one
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For Your Entertainment“College isn’t the 13th grade.” Even if you were the type of stu-
dent that didn’t have to work hard in high school to get good grades, college can be a big wake-up call. There’s more to it than just studying. You have to take out your own garbage, do your own laundry, buy your own groceries, and make time for all of those things that you don’t even think about!
“Make the time to go to things even when you don’t feel like it.” As much as you always think you’re too busy for “extra events”, go to stuff! And meet people. You’ll be surprised how much it pays off to make connec-tions with other students at things speaker events, ignite the potential, employer info sessions, etc...
“Go out of your way to meet upperclassmen.” We’re eager to make you feel welcome and help you out so just ask! Find a few that you re-ally connect with and sponge as much advice as you can from them about things like what classes to take, how to get an internship, what clubs to be part of, and even social things.
“Just having a 4.0 in college isn’t enough.” Be involved in the Grainger community and get to know your peers. Not only will involvement help you get into the Business School, it will make you stand out to future employers. Join student organizations from day one (not just the day before applications are due) and climb up the rankings to become an executive board member or president.
“You’d be surprised how many meals you can make in a microwave.” ot dogs and Red Bull for dinner will get old fast so get creative! Some of those microwave dinners are actually pretty tasty...
“Don’t try to get homework done in your dorm room.” It can be really distracting since your room serves as your living room, din-ing room, bedroom, and entertainment room all in one (oh, and all of your best friends
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For a list of libraries go to http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries.
“Be patient with your roommate.” Especially if you’ve never shared a room before, having a roommate is an adjustment. You’ll get used to it though,
“Don’t stress about your major.” Getting into the business school -
joy!
“Transfer your AP credits right away.” This will help you get the correct standing to enroll for classes. It can be stressful to try and do this if you don’t notice until it’s already your time to enroll.
Check out http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/APIB.php for more information.
“Compare different places to buy your books.” There are many different places to rent or your textbooks (new or used) to get the best price so compare them before buying. Books can be offered in hard-cover, soft-cover, binder-ready (sheets), or online-only. Be sure to also factor in how much you can get when you sell the books back at the end of the semester.
Top Ten “What I Wish I Knew” Quotes from Successful Business Students by: Jenna Mueller
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blog to get the news hot off the presses and stay up-‐to-‐date.
Visit bLineonline.org to get started today!
b.Line staff would like to thank the
following:
The Business Career Center (BCC)
Steve Schroeder
Lois Flad
Loren Kuzuhara
Marty Blalock
Funded in part by the AssociatedStudents of Madison. ASM doesnot necessarily endorse the beliefsor actions of the organization.
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