How I Diversified Myself with the LSM

A lot of you may have heard about Bentley’s awesome Liberal Studies Major (LSM) that lets you tie your business background with the liberal arts, but let me tell you how it helped me diversify myself in the corporate world!

My LSM is Quantitative Perspectives (focus in mathematics), and I tied that to my major in Corporate Finance & Accounting. As a junior, I completed all my math courses for the Quantitative Perspectives and they ranged from “Linear Models for Business Decision Making” to “Calculus 3.”

So how did this help me land the summer internship that led to a full time offer at PwC?

In the spring of my junior year, I applied for an internship with PwC in their Risk Assurance department. A couple weeks later, I received a call about first round interviews on campus! In the first round interview, I had questions pertaining to my coursework, leadership experience, and much more. Then, a few weeks after I received another call about second round interviews at their Boston Office. The second round interviews consisted of a presentation and lunch provided by PwC and three separate interviews with a manager, director, and partner in Risk Assurance. In all my interviews, I had been asked to further explain the LSM which they had noticed was written on my resume. What was most surprising was my interview with the partner! During the allotted time, we discussed the LSM and how the courses have helped me link the business component to math. Fascinated specifically with my course “Linear Models for Business Decision Making”, at the end of the interview, she said I should consider a specific field within the Risk Assurance service line that dealt with situations I had practiced in my LSM class. Surprisingly enough, a couple hours after leaving the second round interview I received a phone call that I had been offered an internship with PwC!

This is only one example where a company saw how the LSM diversified my knowledge in business and made my experience unique at Bentley. So, one piece of advice – consider adding a Liberal Studies Major to help you diversify yourself!

For more information on LSMs click here! 

What to Look Forward to in 2015

Student Center Renovations

As a current senior, I am one of approximately 1,000 students who have seen the student center go through major transitions over the past four years. With that said, many of us are eager to see the renovations to the Student Center come to life in 2015!

Here’s some background info on the Student Center:

The Student Center is said to be the heart of the Bentley Campus. Therefore, the renovations will truly embody the Bentley student and what a business atmosphere is like. From the exterior to interior of the building, you will notice a lot of open glass doors and walls to replicate a business feel. A lot of companies’ offices have open glass to symbolize transparency within the firm.  Aluminum metals, and vibrant colors will provide a modern look to the Student Center to represent the Bentley Student.

Aside from the design, here’s what you should look for in the Student Center:

Harry’s Pub

• Events will be held here at times
• Live games will be displayed through a projector onto a huge wall

Russo’s

• The best subs and sandwiches in town right in the heart of Bentley’s campus
• They also bake their own rolls every day!

Argo Tea

• Delicious hot tea
• Did I mention they have bubble tea too?!

Fire Pit and Patio

Bentley Bubble

• This is where students can do work and hang out late at night

Study Rooms

• No need to walk all the way up to the library for late-night group meetings!

Offices listed below will be in the Student Center

• Business Center Operation
• Student Affairs
• Residential Center
• Multicultural Center
• CISS (Center for International Students and Scholars)
• Spiritual Life

5 Easy Steps to Having an Awesome First Year at Bentley

No matter how much I refuse to believe that this is my last year at Bentley, it is inevitable that I will be walking across the stage in May to receive my diploma. It has been one crazy ride these past few years, but after some reflection I realized that freshman year was the start to my amazing experience at Bentley.

With that said, let me leave you with 5 easy steps to having an awesome first year at Bentley

1. Attend ORIENTATION

College… It can be a little nerve-wracking. You are most likely leaving home for the first time to an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces, but trust me on my words that orientation will take all those nerves away. Are you scared of doing something embarrassing? Don’t worry the Orientation Leaders will be doing things that will surpass any sort of embarrassment you may come across. Just EMBRACE THE CHEESE and you will find yourself making friends before the semester even starts. You might even find a potential roommate!

                     

2. Set S.M.A.R.T Goals

Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Realistic. Timely

Everyone sets goals beginning January 1st to start off the New Year, but why not set some more goals day 1 of college? Think about the things you want to achieve in your first year. Whether it is a personal or academic based goal, college is a blank slate where you can start all over. Continue to set and reach your goals throughout your years at Bentley, and you will find yourself succeeding in all your endeavors.

Tip: Make your goals visible! Write them down or create a dream board and tape it to your wall or mirror everyday to remind yourself of the achievements you want to obtain by the end of your first year.

3. Get INVOLVED

There are over 100 student organizations recognized on campus! So go to the Activities Fair at the beginning of the semester and sign up for something you’re interested in. This is a great way to meet new people that have common interests with you! My best friend and I became friends starting freshman year through our involvement in South Asian Students Association.

4. EXPLORE

You may or may not be from Waltham, MA, but there is always room to venture out in the town and Boston. With the close proximity to Boston and access to Harvard Square via the Bentley Shuttle Bus, you can explore the beautiful city with friends and family! You might also want to really venture out and go skydiving one day with your friends. 

5. Build RELATIONSHIPS

Most importantly, build relationships with peers, faculty, and staff! I touched upon meeting new people in the previous steps, but take the time to create those strong bonds with them. I am so appreciative of the people I met at Bentley. My peers, faculty, and staff were the ones that supported and helped me grow with the opportunity to become an Orientation Leader, ALANA Leader, Resident Assistant, Peer Academic Advisor, Admissions Fellow, and Risk Assurance Intern at PwC.