Are you new to the Champaign-Urbana area or even to the USA? If so, you likely have a lot of questions about your big move to here such as "What do I need to bring? What to expect at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection? What is the weather like? How do I find housing/a bank/ a cellphone plan?" In this session, our current students, recent alums and staff are happy to share with you their tips and "lesson learned" as a new bee here. We will talk about all the things you need to know before and right after you arrive to Champaign-Urbana.
The Gies College of Business is excited to present a live session introducing you to our popular online career-readiness course called the “Gies Professional Pathway Foundations”. This interactive session is your chance to:
- Explore the course content: Get a sneak peek at the in-demand professional competencies and skills that employers desire
- Ask any questions: We'll have a live Q&A with a Gies career coach to address your concerns about course structure, timelines, and how to earn your certificate of completion.
- Learn how to maximize your Gies experience: Discover how this program helps you leverage your time at Gies to set yourself up for long-term career success.
This session is perfect if you're interested in getting career-ready and making the most of your time at Gies!
Are you wondering what life is like in Champaign? Do you want to hear what students do for fun on campus? Interested to know the top place for study, eat, and workout? How to get around on and off campus? Answers to all of these questions and more are provided during this session. Current students, alumni and program staff will share their experience and answer your questions.
During this session, you’ll get to meet fellow graduate students from all over the globe in a fun and engaging way. We will poll the group to find common interests and work/study styles. We’ll use a “show and tell” format, with each student taking a short turn to share something meaningful about themselves using an object (flag of your home country, a picture, an award, etc) as great way for you to tell everyone something about yourself and for you to get to know your classmates on a more personal level. We will also breakout into programs so you can see who you will be working alongside in your in time at Gies. You’ll enjoy this opportunity to start developing new friendships and your support network.
Gies Business faculty – renowned around the world by the business community – guide students to challenge assumptions, to be inventive, and to develop their own path. Our faculty lead classes that are both interactive and highly engaging. To give you an idea of how classes look, feel, and work, a Gies faculty member will provide a mock class. Be sure to experience this dynamic classroom session.
The mock class will give you a simulative experience of BADM 508: Leadership and Teams
There are many opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience at Gies. During this session, you’ll hear more about ways you can get involved beyond the classroom to help you enhance your knowledge and skills in areas like consulting, startups, and emerging businesses. In addition, we will share information about our valuable resources to assist in your personal career journey. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how Gies can help you be more prepared for success in your career after earning your graduate degree.
We are excited to have you here next month! The UIUC Gies Academic Advisors want to meet with you to give an overview of the Course Registration process and your Study Plan for the Gies Graduate Programs. We strongly encourage you to join this Zoom session to prepare for your upcoming graduate study at Gies! We will answer any questions you might have about course selection, class schedules, specializations/concentrations, etc. There is a lot of important information to cover in the meeting. Please be ready to attend the meeting on time, and sit through the entire session.
Are you new to the Champaign-Urbana area or even to the USA? If so, you likely have a lot of questions about your big move to here such as "What do I need to bring? What to expect at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection? What is the weather like? How do I find housing/a bank/ a cellphone plan?" In this session, our current students, recent alums and staff are happy to share with you their tips and "lesson learned" as a new bee here. We will talk about all the things you need to know before and right after you arrive to Champaign-Urbana.
*This is a repeat session for anyone who was unable to join in May or anyone who has last minute questions! If you feel prepared for your journey to Gies, no need to join again!*