Executive Mentor Program Fall 08!

What is the objective of the Executive Mentor Program for College of Business Freshmen at Loyola University New Orleans?

The objective to the Executive Mentor program is to give the CoB freshmen students a real-like experiences in the business world. We had this program so that we can learn the basic of business from a professional view. This program gives us a great opportunity to meet with successful business people. It teaches us how to network with other people and to go behind-the-scene of a developed business. It is a great program for freshmens. More information can be seen at the Loyola website.

What experiences resulted in the most value for you and why?

I had a great time doing this program. Every meeting was a great experiences for me. The meeting I valued the most was the one that took place at Ole College Inn. This was the climax for this semester program. Everyone got to know about each other and was comfortable going to this dinner. We got to know the mentors and an insight of their career. I was amazed at the things they do and they places they traveled to. It was a very interesting and delicious dinner.

Did your expectations of the program change after your semester long experience with your mentor?

At first, I thought this program was strictly business and nothing but lectures and powerpoints. But this changed very quicky once the first meeting was over. I realized immediately that this will be a fun and exciting program that includes free dinner and meeting successful business people. That is exactly what I got this program this semester. Free delicous meals and insight of the business world.

What advise would you give your peers at other universities in seeking an executive mentor?

There is not any particular advice that can be given. A good executive mentor should be intellectual of the business world and also be fun at the same time. They should have a common ground with the students to hold the students attention. They should give the students good advice and a great experiences with this program.

What do you most look forward to next semester both in the Executive Mentor Program and at Loyola University New Orleans?

In the spring semester, I am looking forward to have a great experiences just like this semester. I am excited to learn more about the business world and maybe a few more dinners. Haha. But most importantly, I looking forward to my business classes. I will be taking my first Accounting class. I am excited to learn more about accounting. I know that it will be a great class and that I will learn a lot from it.

Which websites to you recommend to the readers of your blog who want to stay connected with business current events during the winter break?

A good website to look over the winter break is businessweek.com. This website gives all the new and updated news about the Wall street, the stocks, and even the newest technolgy. It is a great website to obtain more occurances from the business world. So read up and get ready for the Spring semester!