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Richard fan | fall 2015 WEEK 10Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Operation Decision Technology & Business Information Systems Campus Involvements: MUSA, DSP, and UFA Other hobbies you like to do: Work a part time job and explore my other interests Career/Plans after graduation: Exploring the world; Starting as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting in Fall 2016 Advice to the Business Administration majors: Reflect on what you want to do, and do your best to explore your career interests. Google is your friend and can help you learn things on your own. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: I got involved very early on so I was lucky to find various opportunities to take on leadership roles and to contribute back to Paul Merage community in my own way. Seeing awesome people in our school continuously seeking excellence in professionalism really humbles me. My biggest take away is that I will keep on developing myself. Fun Fact: I get into at least one car accident every year, and I hope to break the streak. |
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tracy lam | fall 2015 WEEK 9Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Organization and Management, Marketing Campus Involvements: Career Center, Lambda Phi Nu, MUSA, Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations Other hobbies you like to do: Traveling, going to the beach, animals, Netflix Career/Plans after graduation: Exploring the world; Starting as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting in Fall 2016 Advice to the Business Administration majors: A.A. Milne says it best: "you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Don't live your life in fear. You will never realize your true potential and capabilities until you push against your boundaries. Every challenge is an opportunity for you to learn more about yourself and should be a stepping stone towards your goals and aspirations. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: Since my freshmen year, the Merage Undergraduate Program has offered a wide variety of opportunities for me to gain the practical skills to be equipped for the business world through its classes, internship opportunities, and advising services. In addition, I was fortunate enough to find a group of individuals early on in college who became my support system, personally and professionally in the Merage Community. Fun Fact: I love cats! |
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Adrian Trevino | fall 2015 WEEK 8Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Information Systems, Organization and Management, and Operations and Decision Technologies Campus Involvements: Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations (SCNO), Irvine Christian Students. Other hobbies you like to do: Playing piano and snowboarding Career/Plans after graduation: Working as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting Advice to the Business Administration majors: Make sure to get involved in something related to your career path, it will help you in the interview process. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: I have been exposed to so many areas of business and had it not been for the Merage school, I would not be accepting an offer with Deloitte. Fun Fact: I was a classical piano major before transitioning into business administration. |
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Kristen Chin | fall 2015 WEEK 7Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting Campus Involvements: Lambda Phi Nu, Accounting Association, MUSA Other hobbies you like to do: Music production, flag football, cooking, gym Career/Plans after graduation: Study for and pass the CPA exam, travel to Europe Advice to the Business Administration majors: As a business student, you probably have a lot of responsibilities that pull you in different directions, such as classes, work, club organizations, and recruiting. It can be overwhelming to balance all of these and also find time for yourself. However, one thing I learned during my busiest quarter was that it is sometimes necessary to put yourself first. It's okay to take a step back from all of your extracurriculars and do something that you enjoy. College is definitely a time to work hard and figure out your career path, but it is also a time to find out what makes you happy and learn how to live self-sufficiently and healthily. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: Through all my involvements in the Merage community, I have developed relationships with people who have helped in my personal and professional development. The organization that has had the biggest impact on me is my business fraternity, Lambda Phi Nu. Coming into UCI, I was pretty shy and afraid of taking risks, but the friends I have made in LPN have helped me open up and take on new experiences. Now I feel like a more open-minded person willing to try new things that I probably wouldn't have prior to joining the fraternity. Also, the career resources offered by the Merage school have been essential in my professional development and I owe a lot of my success to the people who have helped me along the way. Fun Fact: I taught myself how to code when I was 8. |
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ernesto miguel | fall 2015 WEEK 6Year: 3rd
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and Accounting Campus Involvements: Irvine Finance Club, Research with Professor Peter Navarro Other hobbies you like to do: playing soccer, going to the beach, hanging out with friends, reading Career/Plans after graduation: Become an analyst for a bulge bracket investment bank Advice to the Business Administration majors: You can always do more. Never be content with anything, because that last push may be what allows you to be successful. Do not be afraid to reach out to individuals who are in the industry you are attempting to break into. There is bound to be at least one person who is willing to give you a helping hand. You must do everything you can to put yourself in a position where you can land that dream internship/job. It is all a matter of how badly you want it. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: I have been able to interact and make friends with people who share not only my career interests, but my personal interests as well. They have motivated me to continue pursuing my career goals, while also enjoying my time here at UC Irvine. |
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Tiffany Tem | fall 2015 WEEK 5Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting and Healthcare Management Campus Involvements: Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Honor Society, Cambodian Awareness Organization (CAO), and Accounting Association (AA) Other hobbies you like to do: Binge-watching Netflix and YouTube, spending time with family and friends, and discovering new cafes and coffee shops. Career/Plans after graduation: To travel, pursue a career I am passionate and excited about, attend graduate school later on in the future and to open my own small family business with my sister. Advice to the Business Administration majors: Take the time to explore your different interests and figure out what's really important to you. Seek out the wonderful opportunities and organizations that are available to you in the business community and at UCI in general and never stop learning and developing yourself both professionally and individually How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: Being a part of the Paul Merage community has been really valuable to my college experience because it has encouraged me to be more confident, more curious, and most importantly, more willing to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. With numerous opportunities to form meaningful connections with professionals and peers, I have gained so much determination, inspiration, and knowledge that can be applied to any of my future endeavors to help me succeed. Fun Fact: I have never been on a plane but am hoping I get the chance to study abroad in London and Paris during the Spring! |
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Zachary Ferguson | fall 2015 WEEK 4Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing and Accounting Campus Involvements: Student Coordinator for Campus Representatives, Soulstice Committee, Team Up! Ropes Course @ the ARC Other hobbies you like to do: Surfing, music production, NPR and public radio, whatever the Fed is up to Career/Plans after graduation: Hopefully a job with a record label in LA, eventually starting my own music management and marketing conglomerate Advice to the Business Administration majors: Get involved with on campus clubs, organizations, or departments! There's a lot of incredible opportunities to put into practice the things we learn as business majors, from marketing to operations management How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: My experiences as a Merage student have encouraged me to think critically, be active, and stay passionate about what it is that I want to spend my life doing. Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada! |
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Ray Shieh | fall 2015 WEEK 3Year: 3rd
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing and Finance Campus Involvements: Men's Ultimate Frisbee Team. Team Name: NIGHTLIFE Career/Plans after graduation: Pay off college debt and get my MBA Advice to the Business Administration majors: "Always remember that you are absolutely unique, just like everyone else" (Fortune Cookie, 2015). How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: There are many students at Merage whose skills way beyond the maximum requirement. For that, I constantly need to push myself and grow beyond my limits to keep up, or surpass those people. I love this challenge, and with it I have experienced both success and failure. Thanks to this community I understand that I have unforeseen capabilities that can really exceed people's expectations. I am honored to have met so many people in this community through classes and clubs. I am privileged to call everyone my friends, and thank you for helping me continue to move forward. Fun Fact: I like to sing in the shower. But it's so bad that my roommate once recorded it, then took the sounds to Knott's Scary Farm, and got kicked out for terrorizing the staff. |
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