For so many people, including for Dhillon School of Business Bachelor of Management graduate Saarthak Kumar (BMgt '22) the pandemic was very isolating. Nevertheless, the general management major and supply chain and operations management minor decided to squeeze as much value out of his ULethbridge experience as possible. "It really opened my eyes to how amazing life can be when you put yourself outside of your comfort zone," Saarthak says. "I met amazing people, explored topics of interest to me that I would otherwise never had the chance to explore, and found that I was happier and more fulfilled for it."
Here Saarthak tells us about his experience participating in research with faculty, how the Dhillon Business Student Association (DBSA) helped him prevail through the pandemic and the advice he wishes all new students would take.
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During my Bachelor of Management degree, I had the opportunity to participate in multiple work-integrated experiences that enriched my learning by helping me contextualize academic knowledge for real-world applications.
The first of these was an Independent Study (MGT 3990): Exploration of Human Cognitive Processes that I completed with Dr. YJ Bao. I had no previous formal research experience and so applying the rigour required to process vast amounts of information about a topic was both a challenging and immensely rewarding experience. I often caught myself getting absorbed in a certain topic and getting lost in the weeds, so I had to learn how to modulate this instinct to make sure that I was building up a coherent argument during the research process. I explored the process by which machines make decisions and how the natural process of human intuition holds the key to advancing models of artificial intelligence past algorithmic computation.
I also completed Applied Study (MGT 4980): Strategy Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations for a consulting firm under the supervision of Professor Karen Whiteman where I learned how to problem-solve like a consultant. I focused on conducting a program evaluation audit for Flywheel on internal processes with additional recommendations through the lens of digital marketing.
Lastly, I participated in two Honours Component modules to enrich coursework, as part of which I got to deep dive into the field of data analytics and visualization and touch upon topics including neural networks, machine learning, and cloud computing. I had the opportunity to interview Geoff Zakaib, the director of the DataForGood non-profit org, and understand the challenges and opportunities presented by big data analytics from a policy and operations perspective.
My most memorable ULethbridge experience has been my time as a member of the Dhillon Business Student's Association (DBSA). I was a director in the corporate affairs portfolio for two years and the friendships and network I made proved invaluable to me. Between moving online due to the pandemic and the strike, the opportunities to interact and socialize on campus were limited over the past two years, so it was really fulfilling to both have the network of DBSA members to help keep my head above water.
On top of that, I am really proud of some of the events and programs the DBSA put on, including the Rewards Card program where we successfully enlisted 20+ local businesses to participate and form long-term relationships with the club. It was a great feeling to be part of something that has been around for so long and definitely my most memorable experience.
I met many great teachers, mentors, and friends during my time that all added to my experience by showing me a novel perspective in some way or the other. Dr. YJ Bao, Karen Whiteman, Dr. Mehdi Jourabchi, Gill Garrett, and Adam Letourneau, QC, were a few among (the many) instructors that had a deep impact on my studies.
I would like to especially recognize my academic advisor during my time at the university, Lynette Lacroix, who went above and beyond to help me plan out my non-traditional study plan and help me achieve my goals. She has been such a key part of my keeping me sane through all the uncertainties of the pandemic and the faculty strike and is an amazing resource (as well as an amazing person).
I received the George B. Davies Jr. Scholarship, the University of Lethbridge Bursary, the Senate Award, and the By George Award during my time at ULethbridge. All of these made a significant impact on my experience, as they allowed me to focus on my learning experience and gave me the confidence to pursue the many extra-curricular and work-study opportunities that I was able to. All of these came with a significant time commitment outside of regular course hours, and I would not have been able to participate in them without the financial support from these scholarships and awards.
My various experiences during my time at the University of Lethbridge have given me the confidence that I am equipped with the right set of tools to make an impact in the world. I hope to pursue a career in a field where I feel that I am really making an impact instead of feeling like a cog in the wheel. Somewhere down the line, I hope to pursue graduate studies.
This will sound cliche - but for good reason. Get involved. Just do it. Join a club, take advantage of the many enrichment programs that the DSB offers, or in any way that is of interest to you. Once you are done your studies and have the perspective to look back on your time, you will realize how unique the university environment is for exploring your interests (often free of cost). And you never know, you might learn something about yourself or what you are interested in!
Dhillon School of Business graduate Kyra Engang (BMgt '22) wasn't planning on staying at uLethbridge after her first year. What made the finance major and marketing minor change her mind? Find out the answer to that, how Kyra dealt with uncomfortable experiences and what became her inspiring motto.
Kelsey Dellosa (BFA/BMgt '22) started her post-secondary experience with the Faculty of Fine Arts. Then, thanks to a well-timed scholarship, decided to pursue a Combined Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Management. Here Kelsey shares her most memorable experiences and lessons she's learned.
Dhillon School of Business, Bachelor of Management graduate Kyra Engang (BMgt '22) wasn't planning on staying at ULethbridge after her first year. What made the finance major and marketing minor change her mind? Find out the answer to that, how Kyra dealt with uncomfortable experiences and what became her inspiring motto, below.
In my third year, I decided to join the Integrated Management Experience (IME) offered by the Dhillon School of Business. It's a two-semester, integrated learning program where a group of students work alongside a non-profit organization in the Lethbridge area. We spent a few weeks diagnosing the problem(s) that were interfering with one of their key business objectives and then worked in groups to propose and implement various solutions; all whilst planning and executing a fundraising event on their behalf. It was the most difficult of all my years of university but also by far the most rewarding. I have never experienced so much personal growth in such a short period of time.
When I committed to forgoing my acceptance into U of A, I made a promise to myself that I would take every single opportunity I could to make myself a more competitive candidate for any employer. In doing so I realized that opportunities exist everywhere but you can't see them unless you are looking for them. Had I decided to switch schools, I never would have sought any extracurriculars, strived for competitive grades, nor pursued any accolades. Yet because I made the decision to actively strive for continuous improvement, opportunities became more and more plentiful.
I think what people often fail to realize is that success is an ongoing process and not a milestone that one achieves. It becomes addicting! You get on the dean's list once and then you don't want to come off it, so you subconsciously continue to work harder to stay on it. You enter into one case competition and you realize how incredible it would feel to win, so you enter into more. You win one scholarship and suddenly the once tedious one-page essay for your application becomes easier to write. So the most important lesson I learned is that opportunities only come to those who look.
Yes, I am both grateful and proud to have earned multiple scholarships in each year of my university career. These scholarships and awards obviously helped me financially as I didn't have to struggle to maintain a part-time job which allowed me to put more focus on my studies. The more effort I put into my schooling, the better my grades became and the more extracurriculars I added to my resume, which then qualified me for more scholarships! My confidence improved greatly because I truly felt like I was being rewarded for all the hard work I was putting in.
I was extremely fortunate to have secured a full-time job with the Government of Canada that commenced immediately after I graduated. My title is Financial Officer, which is a pretty accurate summary of my roles and responsibilities. I am responsible for overseeing the financial activity of a portfolio of clients within Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in the Alberta Region. Essentially, I work directly with programs to ensure their monthly expenditure is properly budgeted, documented, and forecasted. I provide insight into budget capacities, pull reports, relay current financial situations to headquarters monthly and oversee millions of dollars worth of fund transfers. I can honestly say that I wake up every day thankful for the experience I am gaining in my role and I definitely plan to continue in my role for at least a few years. In five years, I hope to have earned either a CFA or CPA designation or even a master's degree. Any which way I'm sure I'll find myself back in the classroom at some point. 152ee80cbc
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