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<p>As of right now, I have my sites on regular admissions to Ross Business.</p>

<p>I know they want to see good course rigor and good GPA. As of now I am deciding to take </p>

<p>Econ 101
most likely Math 115
The Freshmen Writing requirement </p>

<p>I am doing one more class, but I really do not know what. A lot of my friends suggested Psychology, but I am planning to do International Business so I was thinking of doing the Native Language Course for Chinese (after placement exams, I am pretty confident i will do well)</p>

<p>Also, for this summer (currently) I have my first job, working at Henry Ford Hospital doing research and getting paid...I dont know if this even helps for the Ross application since it's not business, nor is it leadership.</p>

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<p>Yeah do something that shows leadership at school and that will look good. That’s what I did and I got into Ross with a 3.3</p>

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<p>What are some activities or clubs to get involved in that show leadership at Umich?</p>

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<p>Something you are passionate about. I joined a fraternity that was coming back after being kicked off several years ago. Do something that will make you unique.</p>

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<p>As soon as I saw “International Business”, I thought “foreign language”, even before I read what you wrote next. I guess great minds must think alike, lol. So yeah, I’d go with the Chinese.</p>

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<p>native language course plan is a blow off. easy A’s for all.</p>

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<p>Really, I heard it’s only a blow off for people who just came to the US.</p>

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<p>bunbun, I also agree that taking a foreign language is great, International Business or not. In this day and age, speaking multiple languages is a must in Business. If you are already fluent in Chinese, I would actually recommend you take another language, perhaps French or German, but the A will not come as easily! If you want to play it safe, take Mandarin (or whichever other dialect you already speak).</p>

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<p>i have a question. when you say “good course rigor” are you referring to just the fall term or both the fall/winter term?</p>

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<p>@michiganbound, Both the fall/winter term</p>

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<p>C’mon Alex, that’s a fairly large overstatement to claim speaking a foreign language is a MUST in business these days.</p>

<p>I do agree that, if you are a native speaker in Chinese, it will be much more advantageous to learn another language. Go for Spanish.</p>

<p>michigancholo, Sigma Chi?</p>

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<p>giants92, I joined ATO, I think Sigma Chi has already been established?</p>

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<p>I’ve had 4 years of high school Japanese, if i were to choose another language i will most likely choose that.</p>

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<p>Giants, from my experience, it is a must. Companies are now global, and expect their high-potentials to rotate in and out of several offices in different regions of the world wherever the need arises. That is the quickest way to get a promotion. I work for Mercer. Most of our openings are in non-English speaking countries, such as the UAE, France, Germany etc… Our clients in those countries may understand English, but they expect all business to be conducted in their native tongue. The same goes in virtually every industry. If one works for an Investment Bank, the ability to speak to potential clients in their native tongue really enhances the relationship. If one works for a major manufacturing company, speaking the language of the workers in the plants is a must. etc…</p>

<p>A person who speaks English, Chinese and French/German has a huge advantage. Japanese is also a great language to add, as are Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.</p>

<p>But like I said bunbun, if you want to play it safe, just take Chinese. That’s a guaranteed A, assuming you study well for the class of course.</p>

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<p>A, I never said it wasn’t a great advantage. But when you use “must”, it implies necessity. It is quite easy to succeed in the business world by simply staying in the U.S and working with clients in America. Heck, even abroad, a great deal of business is conducted in English.</p>

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<p>Ah yes, they came back this year. Sigma Chi just returned to their house on State this year (Sig Ep had been renting it), but it is their 2nd year back as a fraternity (got in the boot in '01 I think? for hazing).</p>

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<p>“A, I never said it wasn’t a great advantage. But when you use “must”, it implies necessity.”</p>

<p>True. Ok, so speaking another language isn’t a “must”, but it is a great asset.</p>

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<p>Certainly.</p>

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<p>Thank you all for your input! I am still wondering if my job at the hospital has any significance at all for Ross. I know it’s not an internship in a (for example bank, etc), i’m just hoping it can show Ross that i am a motivated individual who takes advantage of time and puts it to good use. :|</p>