Student of the week
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LISA tran| Winter 2016 WEEK 10Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing and Organization & Management Campus Involvements: Delta Sigma Pi, Student Parent Orientation Program, ASUCI, International Center, Administrative Intern Program, Across The Bridge Other hobbies you like to do: Going to concerts, watching classic movies, photography, anything food-related, and reading Medium blogs (shameless plug: https://medium.com/@lisaxtr) Career/Plans after graduation: Marketing in a fast-moving industry and, hopefully, experiencing unfamiliar cultures by exploring the world whenever I can Advice to the Business Administration majors: Never fake it 'til you make it. There is an unspoken pressure to adopt a "successful" personality in the business world, especially when you are trying to kickstart your career. It is great to have people that you look up to; however, once you decide that you want to be exactly like someone else, you start to forget about what makes you unique. Value who you are and your one-of-a-kind characteristics, and you will get to where you are meant to go. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: Being surrounded by people who are equally as driven and passionate as I am, if not more than I am, motivates me to try to go above and beyond. It is a competitive yet supportive community that has helped with my development. Fun Fact: I made the switch to vegetarianism 6 years ago. |
Joy Chen| Winter 2016 WEEK 9Year: 3rd
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and Accounting Campus Involvements: Accounting Association, The Entrepreneur Association, and Delta Sigma Pi. Other hobbies you like to do: Art, traveling, finding amazing food, and spending time with friends/family Career/Plans after graduation: Studying for the CPA, starting my full-time job, and hopefully seeing more of the world! Advice to the Business Administration majors: Take advantage of the free time you currently have and pursue something meaningful! When you start working, it's so much harder to find a large chunk of time in your schedule to do something you've always wanted. So whether it'd be studying abroad, starting a new venture, or joining a new extracurricular activity or sport, just do it! You don't want to graduate college wishing that you did something differently. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: The people I've met in the Paul Merage community are such an inspiration to me and truly help me. Professor Eppel saying that "we're here not to build a network, but to make friends". I've met people that have become my role models and mentors, and people who've expanded my perspectives and helped me figure out where I see myself going after college. Because of the Paul Merage's amazing partnerships, I've also been able to pursue internship opportunities that have shown me what I'm truly passionate about, and taught me important lessons that span beyond the classroom. Fun Fact: If I could pick 2 foods to eat for the rest of my life, it'd most likely be ice cream and donuts. |
Carmen Le| Winter 2016 WEEK 8Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting Campus Involvements: Accounting Association, The Petitioning Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, Lambda Phi Nu, Student Assistant at The Paul Merage School of Business Other hobbies you like to do: Netflix, playing with dogs, eating, traveling Career/Plans after graduation: I will be starting full-time with PwC as a Risk Assurance Associate this upcoming summer and will be studying for the CPA exam. Advice to the Business Administration majors: Never be afraid to ask for help because chances are, you're not the only one. Take advantage of the resources that are available because you never know what you will be able to gain out of it. Also, be open to exploring new opportunities and meeting great people because college provides tons of that! How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: Through the various individuals I have met and the organizations I have been involved in, I have grown to be a more confident person. Reflecting back on my first year of college, I am amazed at how far I have come because of my involvements. I am grateful for each and every single person that has provided me with continuous support, encouraged me to challenge myself, and reminded me to always stay open-minded. Fun Fact: I love McDonalds. |
Emily Fu| Winter 2016 WEEK 7Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting Campus Involvements: Crossroads Campus Ministry, Lambda Phi Nu, Accounting Association, Undergraduate Business Association Other hobbies you like to do: Singing, piano, board games and card games, Just Dance, reading, dogs, listening to music Career/Plans after graduation: Study for the CPA exam and work in the accounting/finance field Advice to the Business Administration majors: Be kind to everyone you meet – it is important to constantly develop yourself, but it is just as important to help others along the way. Business is a very broad field, so don’t be afraid of uncertainty and seek to explore your career interests! How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: One of my favorite parts about the Merage community is its tight-knit community. I greatly appreciate the individualized attention and opportunities given to each student, such as career counseling, workshops, or special events. These opportunities have allowed me to expand my network and develop valuable professional skills. Fun Fact: I love the sounds of rain, squeaky whiteboard markers, and typing. |
Ben Yan| Winter 2016 WEEK 6Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting and Finance Campus Involvements: Student Alumni Association, Real Estate Association, Tennis Club, Tau Sigma National Honor Society Other hobbies you like to do: Snowboarding, Tennis, Cooking, Baking, Eating, and YouTube Career/Plans after graduation: After graduation, I plan to work for a small real estate firm to gain some practical skills. Currently, I am studying and working for my real estate license. Advice to the Business Administration majors: Take as many business classes as you can to see what you like. Don’t think that if you are locked in accounting in the business school you are going to be an accountant. My emphases include accounting and finance, and I’m going to pursue real estate! Totally different from what I’m doing for my major! Get involve on campus and take classes that are interesting to you! It will help you find your interest. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: The Paul Merage community has offered me a lot of opportunities to gain leadership and practical skills for the business world. Also, the community has connected me with a lot of people who has the same interest as me. They support and motivate me to do my best. Fun Fact: When I was in high school, I played a lot of video games (on Xbox 360). Now, I watch YouTube videos. |
Princess chelsea manalo| Winter 2016 WEEK 5Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting Campus Involvements: Accounting Association Leadership Development Program, Mentor; Accounting Association, Member; CIWM Financial Literacy Summer Program, Resident Advisor; Kababayan, Kasama Family Leader and KAMP Mentor; Tennis Club, Member; National Society of Leadership and Success, Marketing and Publicity Coordinator; The Portal, Administrative Assistant and Accounting Intern; Infant Toddler Center, Teacher’s Assistant Other hobbies you like to do: Playing tennis, spending time with family and friends, and trying out new food places and activities Career/Plans after graduation: I will be starting as a Tax Associate at RSM, and will be studying for the CPA exam Advice to the Business Administration majors: Explore the different opportunities available to you through the business school and UCI in general. There are a lot of organizations, and you will find your fit where you will meet different people that will stretch you to your potential. Get involved, take up leadership positions, and give back to the community. Don’t be afraid to reach out to other people because they are willing to help you out and encourage you to develop yourself and become a leader. Lastly, never give up. Don’t be afraid of failing because it is a learning experience and an opportunity for you to grow and become a better person. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: My experiences with the Paul Merage community encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. The people I met are really genuine and are always ready to help me out. It also offered a lot of professional opportunities that enabled me to build my network, and further develop my communication skills. I was able to network and build relationships with both professionals and students who inspired me to push myself and work hard towards my career path. Fun Fact: I’ve never been out of the country (not counting the Philippines since I was born there), so I want to travel and see different parts of the world in the future. |
ARden Davis| Winter 2016 WEEK 4Year: 3rd
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing Campus Involvements: Player and captain for the UCI Women's Volleyball team, member of Delta Gamma, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member, tutor for the Al Irwin Academic Center, National Honors Society of Leadership and Success. Other hobbies you like to do: Paddle boarding, hiking, going to concerts, and eating good food! Career/Plans after graduation: I am currently working on obtaining my real estate license. I interned with the Irvine Company this past summer, and I am hopefully going to go back and work for them again this summer. After graduation I hope to use this experience to start a full time job with their company, learn as much as I can about the business and corporate world, then move onto work for an international company (possibly live in a different country for a year or two), and then start and run my own business at some point further down my career. Advice to the Business Administration majors: The Paul Merage School of Business has some of the best classes and professors any school has to offer so take advantage of that. Get to know your classmates and professors, and start networking and making meaningful connections whenever the opportunity presents itself. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: This school has far exceeded my expectations on what I thought it had to offer, and my expectations were already pretty high coming in. Not only has the school helped me grow as a student, but it has helped me become a better leader, a more motivated business woman, and just an overall more confident individual. Fun Fact: I am borderline addicted to chocolate, all of my pets are named after professional athletes (Mia, Jeter, and Peyton), and my hero and role model is my brother (even though he is younger than me). |
Thomas Harer | Winter 2016 WEEK 3Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting Campus Involvements: I am involved in the Interfraternity Council Executive Board, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Accounting Association, Beta Alpha Psi (Petitioning Member), and I work at the ARC Other hobbies you like to do: Spending time with family and friends, reading, and playing/watching sports Career/Plans after graduation: I recently got hired as a Full-time Tax Consultant for Deloitte, so I plan on studying for my CPA exams and taking the necessary steps to meet more career goals Advice to the Business Administration majors: Get involved as much as you can on campus! Whether it is a club, organization, or job, you will meet so many different people that will increase your network and allow you to continue to further your interpersonal skills. Also, take advantage of the resources and great opportunities the Merage school provides! How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: My experiences with the Paul Merage community have allowed me to advance my professional skills, as well as give me the confidence and abilities to succeed in my profession after I graduate Fun Fact: I grew up in Huntington Beach, pineapples are my favorite fruit, and I love country music! |
amy hu | Winter 2016 WEEK 2Year: 2nd
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing, Organization and Management Campus Involvements: Women in Leadership, Real Estate Association, ASUCI Other hobbies you like to do: singing, cooking, baking, spending time with family and friends Career/Plans after graduation: After graduation, I’d like to travel the world, gain some real life experiences, enjoy life, and give back. Advice to the Business Administration majors: My advice is to never give up. Explore all the opportunities that UCI and the School of Business have to offer and don’t be afraid of failing. How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: The Paul Merage community has given me such an amazing support system of friends and peers! I’m so thankful to everyone that I’ve met and I’m lucky to have so many wonderful friends that encourage and motivate me to pursue my passion for business. Fun Fact: I have a sweet tooth. I love candy and soda! :) |
Nohemi Ayala | Winter 2016 WEEK 1Year: 4th
Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Information Systems Campus Involvements: Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), Latino Business Student Association (LBSA), The Hill Retail Associate, Roland DGA Corporation Intern. Other hobbies you like to do: Hiking, Traveling, Cooking, Reading Career/Plans after graduation: After traveling a bit, I plan to work full-time at a Fortune 500 Company and then pursue my MBA. Advice to the Business Administration majors: Take advantage of all the resources that Merage offers, there are some truly amazing opportunities for Merage students; we just need to take advantage of them! How have your experiences with the Paul Merage community allowed you to develop as an individual?: Besides providing me with support for my academics and professional endeavors, the Paul Merage community has also challenged me by raising the bar, ensuring that I try harder each time and be the best me that I could be. Fun Fact: I am studying abroad in Spain and Italy in Spring 2016. |