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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Student Organization Highlight - McCoy Ambassadors

Take a moment to get to know Jordan Becker, a senior Finance major and president of the McCoy College Ambassadors. The McCoy College Ambassadors are a select group of students chosen each semester and recognized as active student leaders and representatives in McCoy College.

 
 
Q: What do the McCoy Ambassadors have planned so far for the 2013-2014 school year?
As always with every year, we will be hosting Business Leadership Week here in McCoy in February. As McCoy College Ambassadors, we will be promoting, ushering, and helping overall with BLW. We also will be participating in Bobcat Build, as it has shown to be a great team building day for us while also helping out our neighbors in the Greater San Marcos area. Something new this year that we really want to participate in more are the workshops offered by Career Services and Mr. Ross Wood. From networking, resume construction, and even a LinkedIn workshop, there are plenty of opportunities for McCoy students to polish up on their professional skills. The MCAs will be more hands on with these workshops this school year. 
 
 
Q: What are your interests?
I have a wide range of interests, from sports, fishing, reading, music, cooking and grilling with friends. Definitely being a Bobcat, floating the river is a big staple in my leisure time. Also, I am a huge fan of the Texas Country music scene in San Marcos and New Braunfels. I really enjoy the small bands around here who's music and stories are much more relatable than those of the big Nashville stars. I love going to see shows like the Dirty River Boys, Turnpike Troubadours, and Reckless Kelly, whether it be at Cheatham Street or Texas Music Theater here in town, or numerous venues in New Braunfels, Kyle, and all throughout the hill country. I have even picked up the guitar myself and have learned quite a bit from talking to band members after shows. Definitely something that wouldn't be possible anywhere else.

Q: Do you have any unusual study tips?
A study tip I would say that is a little unusual is that I do not recommend studying for long periods of time. After so many hours, studies show you retain less and less of what you study at a constant pace. If I have a final or big exam, I will start studying several days early. I try not to study any longer than an hour at a time. I may study an hour, then do something for 15 minutes or so (like play my guitar) until I go back to my studies. I've found it to help me stay focused, as well as lower stress
Q: What do you think is the key to Success?
My personal key to success is time management. We are all here to learn, obtain a degree, and prepare for a future career. Also, we need to find out who we really are. I know I have changed greatly since I first stepped foot on campus in the fall of 2010. Once the studies are out of the way and all work is done, be sure to make some time for yourself. Learn new things. Try new things. Meet new people. Get involved. As you develop as a person, you find out what is really important to you, which will help you as a student. We are here to learn, but it's okay to have a little fun along the way. 

Q: Why do you think it’s important to be involved?I cannot stress enough the importance of being involved on campus. Joining an organization on campus connects you to so many different people, and we all know how important networking is in the business world. By getting involved, you will meet and befriend like-minded people. Surrounding yourself with friends who have the same goals and aspirations as you will keep you on the right path. We are all human, and benefit from a sense of belonging. Eventually, holding an officer position in a student organization will give you a sense of accountability and responsibility that will benefit you greatly in the professional world.
Eat 'em Up Cats!
-Jordan Becker
To learn more about the McCoy College Ambassadors visit their website.