United States of America
A December 2017 graduate receiving my B.A. in English and a minor in Business.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics
Charlotte native Magloire Lubika was just visiting UNCG with his brother, who was interested in applying to the University. He had no idea that he would like the campus so much. That feeling, coupled with the fact that UNCG offered a major in information systems and supply chain management (ISSCM), led Magloire to transfer to UNCG from Catawba College in Spring 2016.
A business degree isn't always followed by a traditional business career, as Stacia Solomon '96 discovered. Solomon graduated from the Bryan School with a BS in management and marketing with dreams of a corporate career, but quickly decided it wasn't the right fit.
It is estimated that 50 percent of all business school graduates find their first job in sales; however, not all students who enter the field find success. Students who have participated in a sales program experience less turnover.
During her freshman year, Hannah Trudeau '18 searched for a group on campus where she felt she fit best. After a year of coming up empty, she decided to do something about it and start her own organization. Rather than creating one from nothing, she looked into a site called Her Campus.
Last spring, Jared Thomas '17 was in class when faculty member John Chapman came in to speak with the students about the North Carolina Sales Institute's (NCSI) Student Business Group. NCSI is a program in the Bryan School that emphasizes sales education, training, and research.
Features Writing
What is ADHD? It is not merely characterized as difficulty focusing in a boring class or continuous procrastination on a paper. It's not that simple. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known by its acronym as ADHD, has no simple definition.
College is a time for newly-minted adults to try new things and discover themselves. Maybe they'll rush a sorority or fraternity, pick up an intramural sport or even join a quirky club, like Quidditch. But one club and team that isn't expected, is ballroom dancing.
Alison McKane Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 19, Hillel, the Jewish organization on college campuses, and the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted an Interfaith Shabbat Dinner. On the flyer promoting the event, it read, "A promotion of peace and friendship. Come join for prayers of each faith followed by dinner and discussion."