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Kathy Meyer"Enactus provided me the opportunity to get real world experience while helping my community and working with great people! The real world experience I gained allowed me to come into my full time job more prepared, and with a better understanding of the needs of real people in local communities. This reminds me every day to think from their perspective, look for ways to meet their day-to-day needs, and how I and my organization can make the world a better place."
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Sriniketh Gande"I was part of Rutgers Enactus for 3.5 years. When I joined Enactus as a Freshman, I was reserved and lacked important skills for the real world such as networking, presentation, and organizational skills. However, this organization cultivated an environment that enabled me to grow, prosper, and become the person I am today. Through Enactus, I have attended networking events, participated in case competitions, volunteered at campus events, and managed a social entrepreneurship project. Leveraging these experiences, I was able to successfully land a Co-op my Junior year, an internship as a Rising Senior, and a full time job after graduation. Joining this organization was one of the best decisions I made at Rutgers!"
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Schatze Palen"Throughout college I learned about social issues caused by companies. Enactus taught me that businesses can not only run sustainably, but be a part of the solution to advance positive social change. Being a part of Enactus challenged me to think about problems differently, understand root causes of social issues, and ACT on today’s problems—all of which have helped in my professional career. It also gave me an amazing network of like minded peers, academic leaders, and business leaders both at Rutgers and worldwide. Finally, Enactus introduced me to a company with shared values, Unilever, and I am still able to be a part of Enactus through it today!"
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Justin Liu"When I was a Freshman, I struggled to find a student organization that suited me. I spent the first couple months of the semester looking and looking for something that would teach me about business, entrepreneurship, and innovation while allowing me to help people and examine social issues. I didn't know it at the time, but the organization that embodied these concepts (matched with a group of driven, passionate people) was Rutgers Enactus. And looking back on it, I truly owe the bulk of my development during college years to this organization.
More than anything, getting involved with Enactus taught me the importance of sustainability and empowerment. These universal concepts have influenced my outlook on the world and have already influenced my work in my current role. While I miss the Rutgers Enactus community, I'm grateful for the knowledge and insight imparted on me that I know will last a lifetime." |
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Cynthia Lin"During my time at Rutgers Enactus, I discovered the true meaning of working in a diverse team. We needed to develop communication skills, align our visions, and learn to work with the different backgrounds and personalities of our team. I also learned how much we all could accomplish when the right amount of trust and support is provided. Rutgers Enactus taught me we all have the ability to reach our greatest potential as long as we are in an environment that celebrates diversity. I spent my time in Enactus trying to give our members the supportive environment I had and I hope it’s sustained for years to come."
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Trevor Johnson"Stumbling upon Enactus at the involvement fair sophomore year changed my college experience. I didn’t realize college students had the capacity to impact their community and that drew me in. Through our projects with local businesses and leadership opportunities, I was able to gain valuable project management experience. Enactus gives students the ability to take business concepts out of the classroom and get exposure to real world problems while still in school. As a Finance Lead for one of our projects, I worked to analyze financial statements and find ways to make a local business sustainable. Being a member not only gives you a place to learn and grow, but also a family of other hardworking students. When I was a sophomore, older members gave me career/professional advice and I got to network with Fortune 500 companies at the Enactus Career Fairs. I grew in so many ways during my time in Enactus. You have everything to gain from joining and I’m so happy I did."
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Rudra Ghosh"Enactus is an organization that teaches students how to use business skills to make a positive difference in the community. Although I have since graduated, the values I learned, the friends I made, and the memories I had will stay with me forever. If you are a freshman looking to get involved, my advice for you would be to just do this. I mean why not? WHY NOT?"
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