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Hello readers! I usually post about happenings at Babson, but I thought I would deviate from the norm today. I am looking out my window at Wellesley Ave, noticing a particular occurrence. There are runners in shorts out there! Is spring finally here? Did the groundhog predict wrong? Regardless, that only means one thing- a…
The Office of Academic Services is now offering a new program for our students – Take Your Professor to Lunch Thursdays. It encourages faculty/student interaction outside of class by providing lunch vouchers to any student wishing to invite a faculty member to lunch. Students simply stop by Academic Services to pick up these vouchers when…
This past weekend, a team of Babson Undergraduates placed first in the Rotman International Trading competition. To read more, visit here.
Hello readers! Welcome back to Babson for 2009. As you can imagine, we in the office are in the midst of application review. I love it- I truly enjoy reading the applications and learning about your personal and academic achievements. In fact, one application inspired a new goal for me- to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. I…
Rain, rain, go away! Today is a rainy day here at Babson. However, the leaves are still stunning even with the weather. One thing I just love about Babson is how the curriculum is dynamic rather than static. (Do you remember that phrase from middle school science?) Just this week, Babson announced a new concentration,…
Today our campus hosts Rocket Pitch 2009. It is one of the most exciting days we have business wise on campus. Babson entrepreneurs “pitch” their concepts to an audience of students, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Three minutes and three PowerPoint slides are given to each concept. To quote, “Pitches happen in rapid succession in…
Hello readers! I am back from traveling in New Jersey. Although I enjoyed my time in the Garden State, I am enjoying the moments of peace before the application deadline of November 1! I know Grant, our Dean of Undergraduate Admission and trusty leader, has been asnwering questions for all of you. I hope these…
Goodbye Europe! I am back at Babson after spending two weeks traveling throughout Europe. I began in Thessaloniki, which is in northern Greece, working my way around the continent. I look back and think, “Did I really visit all these places?” During my time abroad, I visited schools in Thessaloniki, Athens, Istanbul, Paris, Geneva, Zurich,…
While I’m currently traveling abroad for admission fairs, I thought I’d post this great photo of Tokyo! We also have an admission counselor wrapping up a trip to Hong Kong and another counselor is currently in Central America. The fall is a very busy international travel season for Babson Admission!
