Charity Abounds at Stern!

Hello! My name is Beth Lovisa and I’m an MBA 2 (second-year) here at Stern. I am excited to start blogging and sharing my experiences with you. The second year is flying by as the first semester is almost over! This post comes to you from Florida where I am on vacation for Thanksgiving Break. When I return to campus, there are about 2 weeks left of classes before Winter Break. Although I am fortunate enough to have a job lined up post-graduation, I have been incredibly busy this past semester. Not only am I a Graduate Ambassador in Admissions, I also serve on the board of the Management Consulting Association (MCA), I am a Career Coach to MBA 1’s, I am the chair of the Torch Committee Lunch program, I help plan events for the newly-formed Health & Fitness Club, and I still managed to find time to train for the NYC Marathon this past month.
I love being a Career Coach and being able to “pay it forward” like the MBA 2’s helped me last year when I was recruiting for a consulting position. Through this role, I’ve gotten to know some of the MBA 1’s very well. I enjoy helping them with everything from resume reviews to interviewing and casing techniques to cover letters and networking. Consulting is a very popular career path at Stern and I am very involved with the MCA. It is so rewarding to hear about the positive impact I’ve had on the MBA 1’s recruiting process and I know they will be very successful in securing internships.
Another recent fun event for the entire school was Charity Ball. This black tie party is our annual fundraiser. This year it took place at a swanky club in the Lower East Side, Finale, and proceeds were donated to the Lower East Side Girls Club, which is a great cause. The event is for MBA 1’s, 2’s, and Langone so it is a chance for the whole school to come together for a fun night including hors d’oeuvres, drinking, dancing, and a silent auction. Everyone was dressed to the nines in tuxedoes and fancy cocktail dresses.
Stay tuned for more posts in December chronicling the exciting life of an MBA 2 at Stern!