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What I Wish I Knew

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Steps to Success:

Freshman Year

Calendar

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Badger Acronym

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WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE

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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  blinemagazine@gmail.com  and  come  to  our  kickoff  meeting  on  Monday,  September  18th  (location  and  time  TBD)...  Hope  to  see  you  there!  Enjoy  and  On  Wisconsin!  Thanks,

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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

h  –Submit!

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January  –  G

et  Relaxed!

February    –  Stay  Warm!

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Marc

h  –Submit!

Get  your  application  to  the  Business  School  in  

by  the  deadline.  Late  apps  are  NOT  accepted!

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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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“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...

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 “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.

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