Undergraduate Blog / Author: Blair Ginden

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Becoming a Babson Beaver

It is hard to believe that over four years ago I found out I would be attending Babson College. Telling my dad I just needed to check my email before I would be ready for dinner, I had no idea what would be waiting on the other end of the MyBabson portal. I was such…

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Concert at House of Blues

  One of my favorite things about Babson is the proximity to Boston. Whether you want to go to Fenway Park to catch a Red Sox game, or go for a walk along the beautiful Charles River, there is always something to do. Boston is also home to some great concert venues, including the House…

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The Places You Will Go with the Friends You Will Make

  Over winter break I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to visit one of my friends I met here at Babson. We had a great time skiing, going hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery. As much as I have invested in my time at Babson, it is truly my…

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Choosing Babson

Choosing colleges to look at in the spring of my junior year of high school was an incredibly stressful experience. I kept asking my mom, “How am I supposed to know where to go to college? I’m 16!” I received a post card from Babson and decided to take a look. It seemed to have…

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Getting Off Campus

Although campus is beautiful, and I love spending time here, it is also situated in gorgeous Wellesley, MA which allows students the chance to get off campus and explore the quaint town. One of my favorite places in Wellesley is the ice cream shop JP Licks. They make a variety of flavors that are sure…

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Fall into Championships

It is hard to believe November 1st is just around the corner! Leaves are falling and the air is getting a bit crisper with fall really taking its place at Babson. With fall also comes championship season for Babson Athletics. This year has been quite impressive for our athletics program, with volleyball securing the NEWMAC…

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Be Yourself

It is hard to believe I am already a month into senior year at Babson! I am excited to get started on the job search, make lasting memories with my friends and make the most of my last year at Babson. I feel very empowered by my friends, faculty and staff here at Babson to…

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Senior Year Bucket List

When you are trying to figure out the future it is easy to get caught up in what is coming next and miss what is passing right in front of you. A friend of mine in high school wisely said: though it is important to not drive while looking in the rearview mirror, it is…

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What’s My Babson168?

Every day I am running from activity to activity, defining my Babson experience. Whether I’m going from class to practice or hanging out with my friends in Trim Dining Hall, I constantly remember the importance of organizing my time. Whether it is in my written planner or my Gmail calendar, it is all written down…

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Top Five Room Essentials

Something you will quickly learn at Babson, if you haven’t already, is the importance of staying organized. Everyone seems to have their own personal way of keeping on top of their numerous activities, but my favorite is using lists. I don’t know if it is my current BuzzFeed addiction that has started this new habit,…