Leeds Ambassadors Blog

Chats with a Business Buff: FAQ

Anonymous — Mon, 10 May 2021 22:18:18 +0000

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In this edition of Chats with a Business Buff, our Leeds Student Ambassadors answer some of Leeds first-year student’s most frequently asked questions. Topics covered include CU housing, involvement, Leeds global opportunities, coursework + career, and the student experience.

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXeH58oGtLw&ab_channel=ColoradoLeeds]

Looking for more information on some of the topics discussed in this video?

Leeds Residential Academic Program (LeedsRAP): /business/RAP
Leeds Office of Career Strategy: /business/career
Leeds Academic Advising: /business/current-students/undergraduate-academic-advising
Leeds Clubs and Organizations: /business/current-students/additional-resources/student-organizations

Do you have more questions about the student experience? Chat with a Leeds Ambassadors on Zoom here.

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23 Questions With a Business Buff Jillian Martin

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:08:31 +0000

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Hear from Leeds School of Business sophomore, Jillian Martin, about her Leeds experience in this edition of 23 Questions With a Leeds Student! Jillian discusses her favorite parts about being a student at Leeds, involvement, residence life, classes, and more!

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDpFBA_8el4&t=1s]

Do you have more questions about the student experience? Chat with Jillian or one of her fellow Leeds Ambassadors on Zoom here.

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The Leeds Student Experience: Jillian Martin

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:04:29 +0000

The Leeds Student Experience: Jillian Martin Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 04/11/2021 - 14:04

Hi Future Business Buffs! My name is Jillian Martin and I am a sophomore from Broomfield, CO. At Leeds, I have an emphasis in Information Management and Analytics and a Global Business certificate. Outside of Leeds, I have a French minor and a Public Health certificate.

I chose Leeds because of the great mix of academic and professional opportunities in the best setting imaginable: Boulder! My favorite thing about Leeds is the community. Every day I see so many familiar, smiling faces that brighten my day. My favorite Leeds memory is officially joining my professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, because I found a great organization that brought me my best friends.

My advice for incoming students would be to smile and be confident that you will find all of the right opportunities for you!

Want to learn more about Jillian’s experience? Watch 23 Questions with Jillian here!

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Chats with a Business Buff - Koelbel Building Tour

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:27:12 +0000

Chats with a Business Buff - Koelbel Building Tour Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/05/2021 - 15:27

Tour the Koelbel Building, home to the Leeds School of Business, with some of our Student Ambassadors! From classrooms, to study spaces, to Leeds’ various Centers, there is plenty to discover in our building!

Do you have questions about the Leeds classroom experience to ask our students?

Chat with a Leeds Student Ambassador on Zoom! leeds.ly/amb-chat

[video:https://youtu.be/GUoSR_4zhMQ]

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Leeds Ambassadors Building Tour Blog

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:07:57 +0000

Leeds Ambassadors Building Tour Blog Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/05/2021 - 15:07

Ask a Leeds student where they spend the most time on campus, and they’ll likely answer the Koelbel Building, home to the Leeds School of Business. From classrooms, to study spaces, to Leeds’ various Centers, there is plenty to discover in our building!

Undergraduate Student Services

The first office you see when you enter the building, this suite hosts many services for students including academic advising, career advising, and mentoring.

Leeds students have access to dedicated academic advisors that help students develop their 4-year coursework plan, and assist students with integrating their major(s), minor(s), certificate(s), and study abroad into their degree.

Additionally, business students have access to their own Office of Career Strategy! Our career advisors work 1:1 with students on developing skills around career readiness. As a student, I work with my career advisor on my resume and cover letters, interview prep, and receive guidance during my internship and full-time job search.

Fun Fact: On average, Leeds has accomplished a 90%+ placement rate within 3 months of graduation!

Leeds also offers one of the most comprehensive mentoring programs in the country. Our 4-year mentoring program pairs students with upperclassmen, young alumni, and professional mentors. Students have access to over 1,500 mentors in a wide variety of geographical locations and industries.

The Atrium

Just down the stairs from Undergraduate Student Services, you’ll find the Koelbel Atrium. I like to say this is truly the heart of the business school. Here you’ll find students studying, working on group projects, or grabbing a cup of coffee from the cafe. Surrounding the atrium are a myriad of flags that represent just a few of the countries in which Leeds offers a global program.

Fun Fact: Leeds Students can go abroad as early as freshman year through the First Year Global Experience (FGX) Program! First-year students take a semester-long class in their spring semester followed by a weeklong global experience including business and cultural visits.

The BASE Classroom

This classroom allows for student group work and collaboration during the class which is the pinnacle of our lower-division coursework. The BCOR Applied Semester Experience (BASE) challenges students to apply the knowledge they have gained in their first two years at Leeds to real-world business scenarios. We get to work with companies such as Justin’s Nut Butter, Noodles and Company, and Rachio. This experiential-case-based learning allows students to receive an MBA-style education as undergraduate students!

William M. White Business Library

The Koelbel Building also holds its own business library! Here students have access to quiet study spaces and various resources such as databases to help with class projects or research. This is my favorite place to study for exams or to work with groups in one of the many team rooms that can be reserved.

The Office of Diversity Affairs

Diversity is important to Leeds. We understand that to be successful in business, it is key to learn from multiple perspectives. Our goal is to educate all Leeds students to be great leaders who embrace diversity. The Office of Diversity Affairs (ODA) offers scholarships and support to students of diverse backgrounds. Their Diverse Scholars Program (DSP) is an academic and co-curricular program focused on academic achievement, professional development, and community building. DSP offers programs such as free tutoring, mentoring, research initiatives, case competitions, and an annual retreat.

Fun Fact: Leeds is the only business school in the Rocky Mountain region with its own office dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion!

The Rustandy Building

The brand new Rustandy Building physically connects the Leeds School of Business and the College of Engineering. This space offers new classrooms, study spots, and collaboration + innovation spaces for business and engineering students to work together. As a part of the collaboration efforts between Leeds and Engineering, students can participate in the Business and Computer Science Integrative program. Additionally, the Business and Engineering Technology Scholars Program (BE Tech Scholars) brings together intellectually curious business and engineering students to embolden future leaders and create a gender-inclusive tech industry.

Leeds Centers

Leeds offers several centers including the Burridge Center for Finance, Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR), CU Real Estate Center, and the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship. These centers offer various co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities to learn more about their respective fields. For example, CESR hosts an annual case competition, the CU Real Estate Center hosts the CU Real Estate Club, the Deming Center offers an Entrepreneurship Certificate, and the Burridge Center hosts a Women in Finance Forum.

The Koelbel Building has plenty to offer and is many business student’s favorite places on campus. Curious what the building looks like? Check out our Leeds Tour video!

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Leeds Ambassadors First Day of Class Experience

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:23:32 +0000

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As a prospective Leeds student, you may be wondering what you can expect when you sit in your first college class. I am going to walk you through what my classes look like and what you can expect during your time at Leeds.

IN-PERSON CLASSES:

Leeds offers lots of great study spots, so I usually take advantage of the quiet spaces to do homework and class prep before my in-person classes. When it is time for class, I walk upstairs to my classroom and find a seat. My professors often walk around before class starts to get to know my peers and I. Classes usually include lots of active participation through discussion, clicker quiz questions, and small group activities with the students sitting around you.

HYBRID CLASSES:

As we have adapted to a virtual learning environment during COVID-19, my professors do their best to make Zoom classes as interactive and interesting as possible. Usually my professors play music at the beginning of class, we spend the first few minutes of class talking about our weekend and showing off our pets, and then begin the lecture. During class my professors put us in breakout rooms so we can meet other students, we answer poll questions to gauge understanding, and I can raise my virtual hand when I want to ask or answer a question. After class, I usually stick around on Zoom to ask my professor any questions I may have.

That’s what to expect during class time. What else can you expect from the Leeds curriculum?

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING:

One of the best things about the Leeds curriculum is that we are challenged to apply the concepts we learn in class to real-world business scenarios. During sophomore year at Leeds, we take a semester-long class where we get to work with companies such as Justin’s Nut Butter, Noodles and Company, and Rachio. We often have guest speakers from these companies visit our classes too!

GROUP PROJECTS:

You may be hearing “group project” or “teamwork” quite a bit when hearing about different university curriculums, Leeds included. The Leeds curriculum has challenged me in the best way to be an effective, respectful, and dynamic team member. As a Leeds student, you are put in all sorts of group projects that continue to refine your collaborative thinking.

WELL-ROUNDED CURRICULUM:

All Leeds students take what we call the “MODS”, which are half a semester long courses on each area of emphasis offered by Leeds. These courses not only helped me decide what areas of emphasis I wanted to choose, but also, gave me a well-rounded idea of each area of business. This means that even though I am a marketing emphasis, I can still read a balance sheet and calculate six sigma, for example.

CUSTOMIZABLE DEGREE:

The Leeds curriculum is easy to tailor towards your interests. Each emphasis has multiple “tracks” within them you can choose from. For example, finance majors can choose between investment banking, investment management, corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, etc. Additionally, Leeds offers 7 certificate programs which I like to describe as a “mini minor” you can add to your degree to further customize your coursework.

Don’t worry if planning out your coursework sounds daunting. Leeds students have dedicated academic advisors to help plan out your 4-year plan so you can graduate with any majors, minors, and certificates you may want to pursue.

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Chats with a Business Buff - Leeds Classroom Experience

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:57:45 +0000

Chats with a Business Buff - Leeds Classroom Experience Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/03/2021 - 13:57

This episode of Chats with a Business Buff is about the Leeds classroom experience. You’ll learn about what the typical student schedule looks like, what to expect during classes, what Leeds professors are like, and hear about some of our favorite Leeds courses!

You can find more information on the Leeds School of Business curriculum here.

Do you have questions about the Leeds classroom experience to ask our students?

Chat with a Leeds Student Ambassador on Zoom! leeds.ly/amb-chat

[video:https://youtu.be/28cQUoZXBTU]

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