At a recent National Conference on the First Year Experience (FYE), there was a lot of discussion about the impact of Social Networking sites on student learning and development.  This is a fascinating discussion since it so multi-dimensional (technical savvy, privacy, time management, Web 2.0, the list can go on…).
Does it enhance student learning for [...]

We are in the middle of “interview season” at Babson.  Students who are aspiring to be Resident Assistants (RA’s), Peer Mentors, Honor Board members, FME Mentors, are all going through a series of applications and interviews to determine if they are capable of handling this important positions next year. Students must submit essays, participate in [...]

Hi everyone!
I am a member of the Babson Women’s Varsity Soccer team, coached by Sarah Dacey and Danielle Pineault.  We had a very successful season last year because our team can be fun, yet very industrious.  Although there are a lot of ‘perks’ to being a student-athlete, it does require hard-work and commitment.  But don’t let that [...]

This morning, 8 of the 17 FME businesses had the great opportunity to conduct a 1 minute pitch for their products to a large divisional meeting at the college.  Representatives from Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Media, and Alumni Relations were all present to learn more about the products and services the students had to offer.
Tables were set up outside [...]

Hi everyone!
Being an FME mentor, I am very involved with the beginning, middle and ending stages with our FME program.  I am currently working with two businesses–EEL Co. and OneSwipe–to ensure a smoothly running semester.  Now, don’t get me wrong.  There will always be obstacles when 30 first year students (or anyone for that matter) [...]

On Tuesday, February 3rd the FME businesses were launched with an abundance of enthusiasm from the class of 2012.  Despite a persistent snow (we are used to it by now), the community came out in full force to see what products and services are available this year.   I purchased some energy mints, placed an order [...]