Be You @ BU Fall 2022 Magazine

It’s business time

As I’m headed into my last semester here at BU and ref lect on these past three years of my life, there are so many d iffe rent experiences that shaped my uni versity undergraduate experience. There are many unique aspects to talk about when I think about Bishop’s University. One that I will always be grateful for is the tight knit community that is always willing to help. When I accepted my o ff er, I was nervous at first because I was moving far away from home not knowing anyone. This was a fi rst for me, as I always knew some people starting at a new school. Right away in my first couple days I felt like I had met a group of people my age who were here for the exact same thing I was, which was a fun experience with close friends while completing my undergradu- ate degree. I was fortunate enough to be involved in two different activities outside of my academic experience that helped me integrate myself into the Williams School of Business (WSB) and make great con- nections with students and professors. In my fi rst year, I was a Brand Ambassador for Bishop’s University Commerce Society (BUCS) where my sole role was to reach out to fi rst year students within WSB and

make them aware of events going on for business students. Currently, I am on BUCS again as the Director of Finance, where I work with the VP Finance to make sure all expenses are reimbursed and keep track of the money being spent on events throughout the year. The second role I took on in my last year at Bishop’s was advocating and supporting students in WSB as the Business Senator. Through this role, I was able to help business stu- dents and try to implement new tools and supports they might need to be successful throughout their school year. Not only do I work with peers to implement these new supports, but I work alongside all of the other divisional senators to ensure we are doing as much as possible to make sure students have the information or resour- ces they need throughout their time at BU. Overall, the academics and extra-curricu- lars at Bishop’s are unmatched. They give you an experience like no other to create a great community that surrounds you, and make your time at Bishop’s unique. As much as university is about getting your degree, it is also about what you make of your experience at university and Bishop’s makes it easy to make your experience great both on and o ff campus.

Sydney, Kitchener, Ontario

Author: Sydney Marteniuk Program: Bachelor of Arts - Business

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