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- 2. Do you remember your first day of MBA? New places, people and environment. 2
- 3. “ How can you help? Join Classmate Connect! 3
- 4. What is Classmate Connect? 4 Opt-in program for accepted MBA students Coaches (you) are matched with 2-3 mentees Connected through introductory email Share your experiences / answer questions through various touchpoints
- 5. Why Join Classmate Connect? 5 first Leadership Coach the incoming students with the transition into a new environment Challenge yourself Foster global diversity and teamwork… think logs! second Build relationships Help reduce the impact of culture shock third Enhance your Brand Build your resume by pursuing leadership opportunities last
- 6. Phases of Contact 1 2 3 Phase 1: Pre – Arrival April - July Phase 2: At Arrival July - August Phase 3: Post Arrival August - September 6
- 7. 7 1 2 3 Phase 1: Pre – Arrival April - July Phase 2: At Arrival May Phase 1: Post Arrival July •Buddy Introduction by GPO •Reach out to your assigned mentees •Share your experience •Answer the questions •Keep in touch and build a positive bond
- 8. 8 2 3 Phase 2: At Arrival July - August Phase 1: Post Arrival July •Keep track of arrival time •Share your traveling experience •Welcome upon arrival in Buffalo (optional meet up) •Direct them to the correct places to submit documents and to get their UB card
- 9. 9 3 Phase 3: Post Arrival August - September •Share your experiences with UB MBA •Classes •Team experiences •Help familiarize them with UB and Buffalo •Language and communication
- 10. Frequently Asked Questions 10 Academics Classes Team experience Life at UB Clubs Information Buffalo as a Home Restaurants Activites Prep Books Programs
- 11. Frequently Asked International Questions 11 Weather How cold does it get How to prepare Travel Places to go around the Buffalo area Documents Offices to submit Getting a UB Card Adjusting
- 12. Sources of Information Source Location Career Resrouce Center 308 Alfiero Fun in Buffalo http://www.buffaloplace.com/ GPO 203 Alfiero ISSS 210 Talbert Hall Parking and Transportation 102 Spaulding Quadrangle Student Health Services Michael Hall (South Campus) Student Medical Insurance Office 223 Student Union Student Response Center 232 Capen Hall 12
- 13. Expected Milestones Milestone Details Target Introductions to your Mentee(s) Introduction via email from GPO April Touchpoint 1 Pre-arrival April Touchpoint 2 Pre-arrival May Touchpoint 3 Pre-arrival June Touchpoint 4 Pre-arrival July Touchpoint 5 Arrival August Touchpoint 6 Post arrival September Feedback Session (Tentative) Offer your feedback as a coach about the program TBD 13
- 14. You won’t want to miss this opportunity • Meet members of the incoming class • Build your resume with a mentoring role • Become a Leader in the MBA program • Have an impact 14
- 15. 15 Thank you Any questions? Contact info: Kim @ kmrowczy@buffalo.edu
- 16. 16 Register here