Hey guys I am a sophmore and I need some ideas for some EC’s in the business area cuz im planning on majoring in accounting or business administration in college. So far the only thing on my EC list related to that is FBLA. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanx in advance 
<p>theres this thing called Rotary...i just found out about it. Can someone else maybe comment on it? Its where you actually get to meet with local businesses in your area. Its supposed to be more business-related than any FBLA or DECA competitions...im a senior and already applying to college, so i dont really care about it. Just tryin to help..
If that doesnt work out...you really dont need "business" clubs...being a businessman means being a leader...any leadership activity will be good...plus you can also be business manager...i dont have any business clubs...but im applying to Wharton, number one undergrad business school in the country...all my strongest ECs are other clubs where i have leadership positions. You make the position...</p>
<p>I tried to research this Rotary thing that you said about but i couldnt really find anything...can someonoe else explain it to me...oki thanx u guys :P</p>
<p>The organization is called Rotary International and is usually community based. They meet monthly and are usually made up of local business members who meet to share ideas and improve the business climate in the area. They also do scholarship things and such.</p>
<p>Thank you MarylanMom! I went on the website... <a href="http://www.rotary.org%5B/url%5D">www.rotary.org</a> but i could not really find anything that is associated with high school students or anything about scholarships. It appears to me that this organization is only for business members. Is it possible that I can meet with them? But then again to be a member you have to own a business...Can someone comment on this?</p>
<p>all i know is that one of my teachers was telling me how, in the past, they had rotary - the "real" business club according to him...my school does not have one now and it might not be that high-school oriented anymore (idk)...maybe you need to own your own business to be part of it if you're in the workplace...but i think that they would be willing to collaborate with business-oriented high school kids....if you could find out more and actually organize a link club between your school and rotary...that would be very impressive to any college...</p>
<p>bigjake587,
I found my town's Rotary club website and from it I downloaded their October newspaper. In it, the chairperson of the Vocational Commette talks about how the club can go to high schools, and allow students "shadow" and ect. So, I am thinking about emailing her and asking her about the possibility of coming to some of our FBLA meetings and of course if i can shodow or any other programs. What do you think about that? Or maybe I should talk to my FBLA sponsor first? You think thats a good idea?</p>
<p>sorry for not responding sooner...</p>
<p>First off, let me just say that i am not smarter than you in this regard...so dont take my advice to be final...</p>
<p>Now then, thats what i thought...the club does get involved with high school...regarding "shadowing," you dont want a one-time shadow thing...thats not a club...you want to be able to have a few REALLY business-oriented students gain the opportunity to attend rotary meetings and be involved in the club with other business leaders in your community....thats how u learn about business...</p>
<p>Personally, i would keep this separate from FBLA just because i would want more involvement with the rotary club, not just them coming to a few FBLA meetings....however, i think the best thing for you to do is to just email the chairperson...first, introduce yourself, explain your interest in business and what you have done so far (joined FBLA, etc) then say you want more insight into REAL business, not just competitions, so you took initiative and found out about Rotary and now you're looking for opportunities...ASK her what kind of opportunities are available to the really business-minded high school students who want more than what their school can offer...the lady should be pleased with your taking initiative and will tell you exactly what you can do...</p>
<p>Good luck man.. i can see that you want something and that youre willing to work to get it...im not just checking up on this post for nothin :)...if u want...keep posting on this site and tell me how much progress you made...this is interesting...</p>
<p>Various service clubs (in addition to Rotary) may let HS students attend in a junior capacity - Lions, Kiwanis, etc. This isn't a fantastic EC, but it might let you make some business contacts.</p>
<p>For good business ECs, I'd suggest you not focus on the obvious clubs. Instead, see if you can "create your own internship" at a business that interests you. E.g., if you are interested in advertising, see if you can volunteer to help out at a local ad agency. If you are willing to do some unattractive work at the outset (making copies, filing, etc.), you may be able to get more interesting assignments later. Either way, you'd be in the environment. I know one current college student who turned a few weekly intern hours into a paying summer job at the company (and ended up doing some fairly interesting work there).</p>
<p>Of course, if you have some useful skills, you could try to find a part-time job. Colleges respect academic high achievers who work, too, and if the job ties into your expected major you might score a trifecta: a strong, relevant EC; a good essay starter; an interesting, non-teacher recommendation.</p>
<p>Once you are in college, your work experience will be a big plus. You'll have a better perspective on some business issues than your classmates due to your first-hand knowlege. You'll have a big advantage when you start applying for internships because prospective employers can expect you to contribute from day one. And, if you are looking for a part-time job while in college, you have a better chance of scoring an interesting job while your peers are bussing tables.</p>
<p>I completely agree with Roger.
Unless you need to make big bucks now, take what you've got (time/energy) and use it to your advantage by getting yourself an internship somewhere cool. most companies can use someone for free with energy and enthusiasm. just make sure you're helping them, not just taking up space/time.
think outside the box. why not start a biz of your own? that's a great essay too, not just an ec.</p>
<p>I do agree with both of you but there is a slight problem... I am already working and it is not anything associated with business...see I am originially from Bulgaria and last year I wanted so much to go back and visit my relatives and friends that I started working in order to save the money...and I did...and I am doing this again :D I would really like to start working somewhere as an intern but I do not really have time with schoolwork and the normal job. Btw, do you think that I can write or mention somewhere about this...isn't it showing persistance and ambition...i worked for 5 months, didnt spend a penny of what I was earning and at the same time maintained all A's in IB?</p>
<p>HUH? So I'm confused. You were asking about ECs but now you say you're too busy... So which is it? The best ECs actually mean something and indicate interest and committment and time spent, passion, devotion etc. What sort of ECs were you hoping CC would tell you about???
Anyway, on your question here: YES YES YES, you should use the experience of working and saving to visit your relatives overseas for an essay. Make your story match the essay topic. This is something that differentiates you from all the other kids applying to X University!
So that's a good thing. A VERY good thing.</p>
<p>rotary is for the adults. however, they do have interact club (i am part of it right now, i am a junior) for high school students. interact club usually have money to plan out volunteer projects. despite the fact it is not focus on business, it does have a lot of connections with the near-by rotary clubs as long as the club keeps in contact. the officers had actually made a presentations at a weekly rotary club meeting , basically dicussing what we plan to do with out year. fundrasing for the wheelchair foundation, etc.</p>
<p>btw, i am interested in a business major too. if there are any tips from you such as any good summer jobs, i would appreciate it.</p>
<p>what FBLA?</p>
<p>heh heh our interact club doesn't do nething </p>
<p>go key club!! (kiwanis n rotary are huge rivals supposedly)</p>
<p>fbla= future business leaders of america</p>
<p>yea, our interact didn't really do anything the last two years. but now it is all new officers and we are setting up a district council and everything. bascially we are trying to beat key club. at most schools, interact and key clubs are rvials. </p>
<p>too bad our school don't have fbla. =(</p>
<p>If you have a speech and debate team, consider joining debate. Debate experience is recognized to help students with research, attentive listening and quick response, all desirable with businesses. Head hunters frequently go to college debate tournaments to get names of future contacts. Are you an officer in your club, can you lead a fund raising activity? That would help.</p>
<p>would being an FBla + deca member help as an EC for business schools?</p>
<p>If you are a minorty look at the LEAD program for business...I'm a LEAD alumn and it has helped me greatly...they have Lead programs at the Wharton(UPENN), Darden(UVA), Johnson(Cornell), Kellog(Northwestern), and several other top schools of business in the nation. Its fun, looks great on an application, and is nearly free...</p>
<p>i dont know how important it is do fill your resume with tons of specifically business things if you want to do undergrad business... i got into wharton and i had absolutely nothing directly related to business on my ec list. i never even heard of fbla until i read about it on cc.... i did have lots of leadership positions in other activites. i mean, im sure that actually leading, for example being a sports team captain or school newspaper editor, or model un or congress, or some debate thing, is good, if not better, since it shows you can lead and gives you a different background from what im guessing is a large pool of people who do fbla and rotary things already. plus, its more fun! haha.
it cant hurt to do fbla, etc, , but its certainly not necessary, so dont feel compelled to sacrifice things you would rather be doing in order to do things you think a business school would like.</p>
<p>gbusche, I have tried to have leadership positions in almost all of the clubs and activities that I participate in but I am not very popular and have never been choosen through voting. I hate how popularity determines everything...I am scared that this will hurt my chances even though I had given it a try and I am an active member in all my ec's anyway...and also,robertgregorydt, isn't the LEAD program for rising seniors only? Which one did u go to?</p>