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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Student Organizatoin Spotlight: Net Impact

Take a moment to get to know Kimberly Cardenas,  co-president of Net Impact, a business-minded, project-driven undergraduate student organization. Members work to enhance social, economic and environmental practices on campus, in the community and around the world.


1. What does Net impact have planned so far for the 2013-2014 school year?
Every project Net Impact has in store are all unique in terms of impacting different areas on the community. The sophistication of these projects continues to grow, and so does their complexity to where it helps each member become a more educated and experience person.

1. Green Racing: Technology Transfer from the Raceway to the Driveway. A one-of-a-kind discussion about racing technologies with world-class panelists at the exclusive Velocity Lounge at the Circuit of The Americas!

2. McCoy College of Business Undergraduate Chapter has been selected as one of three finalists for 2012-2013 Net Impact Undergraduate Chapter of the Year!

3. Net Impact's initiative to a better community and environment through Small Steps, Big Wins: http://smallsteps.netimpact.org/TexasStateUniversityTSU
 
4. Adopt A Spot, San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department.

5. Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix, Sustainability Research.

 

2. How will Net Impact help you reach your goals?

It made me gain knowledge of my authentic leadership style. Ever since I joined Net Impact, I have been involved in many different projects that will only better me and strengthen me to help me reach my goals. Balancing my assertiveness with a supportive leadership style has helped me become visible, pushed me to achieve many different accomplishments, showcase my skills, and build a reputation both with Texas State University and the real world.

 

3. What resource on campus do you recommend for student to utilize?

The campus bookstore is a wonderful place, especially for those moments when you run out of paper or break a utensil. However, it is more than just school supplies and books, contrary to the name. You will also find shirts, keyrings, and even cards here. This comes in especially handy if one of your friends has a birthday coming up and you can’t make it off campus.

The library. The place that you either hate, love, or love to hate. There’s no denying that the library can, in fact, be extremely helpful. If you ever need a quiet place to study, this is your go-to spot. Be sure to dress comfortably, too!
Another hugely beneficial part of the library is, of course, the books and  resources. Using either the reference librarian or, the online database, you can find tons of books and articles for any papers or projects you may have.
 

 4. What do you think is the "key to success"? 

The key to success may be described as the realization of an aim and for the realization of any aim hard work is essential. Hard work helps us to develop our potential to the maximum and strive for excellence in any field. In the
long run, it makes us better prepared to face adverse situations. Success is all around us; it helps an athlete to persevere in a race and win it , it helps an average student to become extraordinary, it helps to transform someone's
future.

 
 
Dr. Hale, faculty advisor, and Net Impact pictured with Mehron Azarmehr during Business Leadership Week 2013