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.
