This is Your Moment: Undergraduate Viewbook

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THIS IS YOUR MOMENT

THIS IS YOUR MOMENT

YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE AN IMPACT

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T H E WAIT IS OVE R .

You’re ready to put your unique combination of knowledge and skills into practice, and at Babson you’ll get a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop new ways of thinking, creating, and doing. Surrounded by inspiring peers, extraordinary professors, diverse perspectives, and supportive voices in our close-knit community, you’re empowered to get involved, take charge of your future, and make a difference from day one.

YO U R M OM ENT BEGI NS NOW. ACADEMICS ......................................................................... 4 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING........................................ 16 CAMPUS LIFE................................................................... 22 STUDENT CLUBS/ATHLETICS................................. 30 OFF-CAMPUS EXPLORATION.................................. 38 CAREER DISCOVERY................................................... 46 VISITING BABSON ......................................................... 54 FINANCIAL AID................................................................. 56 APPLYING ........................................................................... 58

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FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP 21 YEARS AND COUNTING – U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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ENTREPRENEURIAL THOUGHT & ACTION

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LEARN IT. LIVE IT. Entrepreneurial Thought & Action (ET&A™) is how Babson students turn ideas into

results. It’s a methodology that’s woven into your educational experience to emphasize the importance of action, experimentation, and creativity in business and beyond.

ET&A AT BABSON MEANS BUSINESS CAN BE A FORCE FOR CHANGE INSIGHT CAN EMERGE FROM DIFFERENCES

A CLASSROOM CAN BE AN INCUBATOR

A MEETING CAN START A PARTNERSHIP ROOMMATES CAN TURN INTO CO-FOUNDERS

FAILURE CAN BE A GOOD THING

A COMMUNITY CAN BE AN ACCELERATOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN BE TAUGHT

LEADERSHIP CAN BE LEARNED

AT BABSON, ONE MOMENT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.

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FORGET THE LECTURE HALL 4

Classes at Babson are interactive experiences where conversations are encouraged, the curriculum incorporates core management skills with the arts and sciences, and your professors ensure that what you learn is relevant to the real world.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/UGRADACADEMICS 5

AT BABSON, YOU’LL TAKE FOUNDATIONAL BUSINESS COURSES IN MARKETING, STRATEGY, ACCOUNTING, LIBERAL ARTS, AND MORE.

YOU ALSO CAN

PURSUE AND DISCOVER NEW INTERESTS WITH COURSES SUCH AS:

SOLVING BIG PROBLEMS ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CROWDFUNDING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS PLATFORMS, CLOUDS AND NETWORKS AFFORDABLE DESIGN AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCIAL TRADING STRATEGIES & RISK MANAGEMENT PARIS STARTUP

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100%

OF CLASSES ARE

TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS

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A YASU MOME N T

“ I am very grateful to have had Professor Yasu Yamakawa as my teacher and as a mentor. He always says, ‘You failed? Oh, how lucky you are!’ With his help, I learned that the most successful entrepreneurs apply what they learn from their failures to future ventures.”

– MICHAEL DABOLL ’19 ON HIS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROFESSOR, YASUHIRO YAMAKAWA (AKA “DR. FAILURE”) 8

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THOUGHT LEADERS. INNOVATIVE TEACHERS. ACCESSIBLE MENTORS. Your professors are committed educators, but they also are entrepreneurs, lawyers, artists, and engineers.

They’re experts in their fields who often are actively engaged in the industries they teach about, and they use their real-world insights to make classroom learning relevant. Plus, they’re always available outside of class, guiding you through the Babson experience and beyond. They even serve on the boards of student and alumni businesses.

A N EM P OW ER I N G M O M E N T

“ Having a successful black professor who supports me outside the classroom has left a huge imprint on me. Tina sees potential in me that I am not always able to see in myself, like when she asked me to interview the CEO of a company she was doing a case study on.”.”

– NIACHLOE BOWMAN ’19 ON HER MANAGEMENT PROFESSOR, TINA OPIE

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THINK CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE CLEARLY: LIBERAL ARTS AT BABSON If you want to be a leader in today’s complex global business world, you first have to understand it. That’s why you’ll take classes in subjects that include history, sociology, and environmental science. These courses give you insights into yourself and society, helping you become a culturally aware, critical thinker. A liberal arts education also helps develop the communication skills you need to explain sophisticated ideas, persuade audiences, and succeed in all kinds of organizations.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/UGRADACADEMICS

50% OF YOUR CLASSES WILL BE IN LIBERAL ARTS Available courses include:

LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY OF MADNESS

IMAGINING NATURE, IMAGINING OURSELVES ART AND ECOLOGY

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CONSTRUCTING AND PERFORMING THE SELF

SPORTS AND LITERATURE

GLOBAL POP

A N UNEXP ECTE D M O M E N T

“ The classes have been completely different than I thought they would be. I didn’t think I’d be examining works of art or reading texts that questioned capitalism at a business school, but there’s a creative spirit here that’s been so inspiring.”

– ANNIE SHEIL ’21 11

CONCENTRATIONS

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YOUR M OMENT TO LEARN

Concentrations allow you to focus your learning on a specific subject area that interests you.

They require fewer courses than typical majors, giving you a flexible way to build skills in areas that align with your career aspirations.

27 WAYS TO CONCENTRATE YOUR DEGREE: CAN’T PICK ONE? One-third of our students have two concentrations.

FOCUS ON BIG DATA

WITH OUR FASTEST-GROWING CONCENTRATION!

Choose from: ACCOUNTING BUSINESS ANALYTICS COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL FINANCE ECONOMICS ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FINANCE GLOBAL AND REGIONAL STUDIES GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE, CITIZENSHIP, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADERSHIP LEGAL STUDIES LITERARY AND VISUAL ARTS MANAGERIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS MARKETING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT QUANTITATIVE METHODS REAL ESTATE RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOCIAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES STATISTICAL MODELING STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND DESIGN LEARN MORE AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/CONCENTRATIONS 13

CREATE AND LAUNCH A BUSINESS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR THROUGH OUR FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FME) COURSE.

40+ FME BUSINESSES were launched in 2017–2018

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DEDICATED PROFESSORS PER FME CLASS

FME SNAPSHOT:

REDUCE REUSE REBOUND THE PRODUCT/ An attachable mini basketball hoop that encourages children to create fun lifelong recycling habits.

THE CEOS/ Natalia Castellanos ’21 (Guatemala City, Guatemala) and Reed Goldstein ’21 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

THE INSPIRATION/ Only 23 percent of plastic was recycled in the U.S. in 2016, a stat that made us realize recycling is not practiced as much as it should be and awareness needed to be created.

THE OBSTACLES/ It was a big deal deciding which manufacturer to go with. We reached out to companies around the world and had to consider quality, cost, and shipping concerns.

In order to make a final decision, everyone on the team had to be willing to compromise.

THE TAKEAWAYS/ Things will never go as planned, and that’s not a bad thing.

Creating a real business is complicated, and it was extremely eye opening to realize how important every team member is to the success of the company.

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ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES 16

Ready to jump in and get hands-on experience? Our campus is filled with opportunities for you to experiment and grow. You don’t need to start a business to be entrepreneurial, and your Babson education in and out of the classroom is designed to help you develop the problem-solving skills you need to be an innovative leader in any organization.

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EXPLORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH OUR ACTION CENTERS Babson’s academic centers, featuring startup accelerators, sponsored events, expert mentors, and more, offer powerful ways for you to put into practice what you learn in the classroom. » The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, through its Butler Launch Pad, offers hundreds of Babson entrepreneurs workspace, funding, and guidance. » The Lewis Institute for Social Innovation connects students to a global community dedicated to addressing social and economic challenges through entrepreneurship. » The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) encourages women to be entrepreneurial leaders through programs, events, and coaching. » The Institute for Family Entrepreneurship supports

GAIL SIMMONS, ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE She’s more than an award-winning chef.

Simmons has been working with Babson since 2013 to mentor up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

students from entrepreneurial families through action-based learning and innovative programming.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/CENTERS

BABSON HAS THE LARGEST ENTREPRENEURSHIP FACULTY IN THE WORLD. BABSON ROCKET PITCH / GIVES STUDENTS THREE MINUTES TO PITCH THEIR IDEA TO FACULTY AND INVESTORS.

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BABSON’S WIN LAB

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THE WOMEN INNOVATING NOW (WIN) LAB HAS INCUBATED MORE THAN 100 BABSON WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES AND HELPED THEM RAISE OVER $5 MILLION IN SEED FUNDING.

A WOM EN ’S L EA D E R S HI P M O M E N T

“ My CWEL sisters are intellectual, passionate, driven, and, above all, there for each other. Women leaders, CEOs, and change makers truly are the future, and so many of them are living and learning alongside of me at Babson.”

– MAYA MUTALIK ’21, CENTER FOR WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP (CWEL) SCHOLAR

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CONSULT FOR COMPANIES OF ALL KINDS Through the Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE), you work in a team— coached by a Babson MBA student and mentored by a faculty member and a company executive—to address business challenges facing organizations like these:

THE BOSTON RED SOX / CLARKSTON CONSULTING / FIDELITY / NESN / PUMA SE / STACY’S

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JUICE BAR / TALBOTS

GET INVESTEDÂť

Through programs like the Babson College Fund, where you and teammates manage a portion of the College’s endowment, the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance and its state-of-the-art Investments Lab offer you hands-on opportunities to do market analysis and portfolio management.

Want to get firsthand insight into a career? Our Center for Career Development offers externships to students interested in one- or two-day job shadows.

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LIVE AND GROW 22

A DIVERSE CAMPUS BUILT FOR COLLABORATION Babson looks like a classic New England college, but we’re anything but traditional.

Here, you’ll find a bustling global community filled with diverse perspectives to enrich your learning and prepare you to succeed at leading organizations at home and around the world. Collaborate, create, innovate, and have some fun with open-minded, motivated classmates from different backgrounds and cultures.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/STUDENTLIFE

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A W EL CO MI NG MOMENT

“ When I walked into theStudio’s living space for the first time, my face lit up. The space has such a cool, artistic vibe that makes me feel at home, and through CREATE I’ve gained more than just friends—it’s a community of people united by a purpose.”

– AFRAZ PADAMSEE ’21

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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH INSPIRATION Our special-interest housing gives you a chance to live and learn with students who share your passions. Some of our current special-interest housing options include:

100% OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS.

THESTUDIO/ SUPPORTED BY CREATE, THE STUDENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND MUSICAL ARTS, THESTUDIO HOUSES STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CREATIVE ENDEAVORS.

CODEPLEX/ HOME TO BABSON’S COMMUNITY OF DEVELOPERS AND ENTREPRENEURS (CODE). IN CODE, STUDENTS DEVELOP TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS TO MATCH THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSETS.

E-TOWER/ FOUNDED IN 2001, THIS SPACE

ENJOY KARAOKE, TRIVIA, ACOUSTIC MUSIC, AND MORE!

THE BIDWELL THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES AT REYNOLDS CAMPUS CENTER FEATURES SOMETHING DIFFERENT EACH WEEK, ALL PLANNED BY STUDENTS.

IS HOME TO A NETWORK OF PASSIONATE STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS DEVELOPING VENTURE IDEAS WITH INSPIRATION FROM SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI FOUNDERS.

LIVING SOCIAL CHANGE/ FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ONLY, THIS HOUSING EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY SERVICE, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND A COMMITMENT TO CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY.

YOU’RE INVITED! 800+ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR.

THE HOUSE/ SUPPORTED BY THE BABSON POLITICAL ASSOCIATION, WHICH PROMOTES HEALTHY POLITICAL DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION ON CAMPUS.

GREEK LIFE/ 23 PERCENT OF BABSON STUDENTS BELONG TO ONE OF OUR SIX RESIDENTIAL SORORITIES AND FRATERNITIES, IN ADDITION TO TWO ALL-GENDER BUSINESS FRATERNITIES AND A NONRESIDENTIAL FRATERNITY.

SIX PLACES ON CAMPUS TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT,

INCLUDING TRIM DINING HALL, WHICH HAS ALLERGEN-FREE, VEGAN, KOSHER, AND REGIONALLY INSPIRED OFFERINGS FEATURING AUTHENTIC INGREDIENTS. 25

YOUR MOMENT TO BREATHE Before you take care of business, you have to take care of yourself. We’re dedicated to our students’ physical, spiritual, and mental well-being, which is why we offer extensive services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. While at Babson, you can take advantage of: » Mental health counseling services » Stress management resources » Substance abuse prevention and education » Chaplains and faith services ther programs that address resiliency, »O sleep, healthy eating, and more.

TAKE A DIFFERENT SORT OF TOUR Visit www.babson.edu/reflect to see a guided trip (complete with thoughtprovoking quotes from Roger Babson!) through the many contemplative spaces on our scenic campus.

A ZEN MOME NT

“ Ceramics is all about relaxation for me.

Spending time in the studio is unbelievably peaceful.”

– BRADLEY DARLING ’18

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A PLACE OF PEACE The Glavin Family Chapel is more than a sanctuary for Babson community members of all faiths to worship—it’s a serene space for you to take a moment to reflect and seek inspiration.

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NO. 1 COLLEGE IN U.S. FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Forbes, 2017

A B ON DIN G M O M E N T

“ I’m extroverted and she leans toward more reserved.

I’m a Jewish Latina from Brazil. She’s a Christian Korean from Texas. But you know what they say about opposites attracting! All I know is that I would never have the chance of meeting and becoming close to someone like Kimberly anywhere else. At Babson, everything encourages you to meet and connect with people from different backgrounds.”

– ALEXIA FINKELSTEIN ’21 (SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL) ON HER FRIEND AND ROOMMATE KIMBERLY PARK ’21 (TEXAS, U.S.) 27

Our diverse student body is united by respect for each other. We offer you a supportive environment where you can express your cultural, religious, sexual, racial, or gender identity while engaging with and learning about others from different backgrounds. Sharing perspectives and respecting differences are essential to success in life and business, and at Babson you’ll find a space to do both.

MANY IDENTITIES, O.N.E. COMMUNITY

Origins of Necessary Equality (O.N.E.), which organizes the annual O.N.E. Week, is run by students dedicated to spreading cultural education, awareness, and tolerance within the Babson community.

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YOUR M OMENT TO CONNECT

ENGAGE WITH AND EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GROUPS LIKE: PRIDE: BABSON’S LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATION

AMAN (SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT GROUP)

HOLA (LATIN AMERICAN STUDENT GROUP) MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION

BLACK STUDENT UNION

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

SUSTAINABILITY CLUB BABSON ASIAN PACIFIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION HILLEL

STUDENT ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE … AND MANY OTHERS! 29

YOUR M OMENT TO GET INVOLVED

GO AHEAD, EXPRESS YOURSELF 30

There’s nothing “extra” about extracurriculars at Babson—they’re a core part of your learning experience. Ready to compete? Create? Volunteer?

However you want to get involved, we offer endless ways for you to do it. Explore your interests, grow as a person, and have a blast.

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WE HAVE 110+ STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS. YOU COULD JOIN: BABSON POLITICAL ASSOCIATION BABSON FASHION GROUP

BABSON COLLEGE RADIO

BABSON PLAYERS

BABSON REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLUB BABSON OUTDOOR ASSOCIATION

THE BABSON FREE PRESS BABSON DANCE ENSEMBLE

BABSON ACCOUNTING CLUB … OR START YOUR OWN!

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A CO N F IDEN T MOM E N T

“ I was very shy when I

TAKE THE STAGE WITH THE BABSON PLAYERS, OUR STUDENT-RUN THEATER ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN PUTTING ON SHOWS SINCE 1957!

arrived on campus, so when I first joined the improv club Students Against Gravity (SAG), I felt like a fish out of water. But, being in SAG requires you to trust

HAVE A FLAIR FOR THE ENTREPRENEURIAL? GET TO KNOW THE FASHION INDUSTRY AND YOUR OWN STYLE WITH THE BABSON FASHION GROUP.

yourself, which helped me step out of my shell.”

– BEATRICE KEYZER-POLLARD ’20

STAY BALANCED MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY WITH BABSON YOGA, WHICH WAS NAMED BABSON CLUB OF THE YEAR IN 2017.

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22 NCAA DIVISION III VARSITY PROGRAMS ®

IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BABSON’S VARSITY PROGRAMS HAVE WON 19 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETED IN 43 NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS. FOLLOW THE ACTION AT WWW.BABSONATHLETICS.COM

OPENING IN FALL 2019/ THE BABSON RECREATION AND ATHLETICS CENTER

THIS MULTIPURPOSE CENTER WILL NEARLY DOUBLE THE SIZE OF OUR ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND INCLUDE A TWO-STORY, STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS AND RECREATION AREA.

A WE L L -R OUNDED M O M E N T

“ Babson really emphasizes the student in studentathlete. Our coaches encourage us to experience everything that we can here, and that includes studying abroad. I just got back from teaching entrepreneurship in Tanzania, and it was truly life changing.”

– KATIE GADEMSKY ’20, PITCHER, BABSON SOFTBALL

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THE BEAVERS WIN IT ALL!

Babson’s men’s basketball team captured the 2017 NCAA® Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship.

STANDING OUT ON THE BIGGEST STAGE The 2017 women’s volleyball team joined women’s basketball, field hockey, and softball as Babson women’s programs to reach the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 since fall 2016.

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Babson offers a wide variety of

CLUB SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING:

Badminton / 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 Basketball / CrossFitness / Coed Dodgeball / Equestrian / Flag Football / Women’s Ice Hockey / Men’s and Women’s Rugby / Indoor and Outdoor Soccer / Coed Softball / Squash / Zumba® Zumba founder Alberto Perlman is a graduate of Babson’s Class of 1998!

A HANG -O UT MOMENT

“ Playing pickup and intramural basketball is a great way for me to blow off some steam with my friends. I find that when I’m on the floor, I can really decompress.”

– WES WOODSON ’20

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TAKE A BREAK TO GIVE BACK Join other Babson community members who spend summer, winter, and spring breaks participating in Habitat for Humanity in El Salvador or the U.S. Gulf Coast, or who spend a week teaching entrepreneurship in Tanzania.

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VENTURE BEYOND BABSON 38

Your undergraduate education extends beyond our campus. There’s a big world outside of Babson, and we offer you many opportunities to infuse your learning with experiences both local and international.

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APPLY YOUR EDUCATION ABROAD Challenge your assumptions and better understand how to succeed in a global economy by studying abroad. Whether it’s taking a January term to learn how business and society intersect in Japan or spending a year studying at the London School of Economics and Political Science, we’ll help you find the right program for your interests and schedule.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/EDUCATIONABROAD

IN 2017–2018, BABSON OFFERED

107 EDUCATION ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES IN 37 COUNTRIES BECOME A CULTURALLY FLUENT CONSULTANT THE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE HAS STUDENT TEAMS TRAVEL TO THE SPONSOR COMPANY SITE TO DO RESEARCH AND GAIN INSIGHTS INTO THE CULTURE OF THE DESTINATION COUNTRY.

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YOUR M OMENT TO EXPLORE

1 SEMESTER / 3 COUNTRIES

OUR BRIC PROGRAM, LED BY BABSON PROFESSORS, GIVES YOU A ONE-OF-A-KIND LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN RUSSIA, INDIA, AND CHINA.

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OUR BACKYARD, YOUR BENEFIT Whether you want to explore New England or the city, our convenient Greater Boston location means you can easily: SEE THE RED SOX AT FENWAY PARK TOUR HISTORIC FANEUIL HALL

SHOP THE STORES OF NEWBURY STREET

GO SKIING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS EAT CANNOLI IN THE NORTH END EXPLORE CAPE COD

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GO APPLE PICKING

YOUR M OMENT TO EXPLORE

WALK THE FREEDOM TRAIL

GO SAILING ON THE CHARLES RIVER SEE THE SITE OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY

CAMPUSES ON BOTH COASTS

IN ADDITION TO OUR MAIN RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS IN WELLESLEY, WE HAVE LOCATIONS IN BOSTON, MIAMI, AND SAN FRANCISCO, WHERE YOU CAN SPEND A SEMESTER IN THE BAY AREA TAKING CLASSES, NETWORKING, AND EXPLORING.

A HU B M O MEN T

“ Being close to Boston has been awesome! I have had fun visiting the city with friends and also have been able to attend exciting events. I was able to hear from and meet with many industry experts and CEOs, and I even was pulled on stage at the Boston Convention Center in front of over 19,000 people!”

– CHRIS LALLY ’20

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A COLLA B OR ATIVE M O M E N T

“ By founding a design studio with students from Olin College and Wellesley College, I took advantage of an opportunity to combine the unique strengths of each school to make a positive impact in local communities.”

– APRIL CHEN ’19

OPENING IN FALL 2018/ THE WEISSMAN FOUNDRY Centrally located between the Babson and Olin campuses, the Weissman Foundry will offer dedicated maker space where Babson and Olin students pursuing entrepreneurial ventures can work on projects and take their business and product ideas from concept through prototyping.

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YOUR M OMENT TO EXPLO R E

Cross-register to take classes at Wellesley College and the Olin College of Engineering. Or, just join Wellesley and Olin students for weekly rock-climbing trips.

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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE 46

Preparing You Professionally from Day One From the moment you step on our campus, you’ll discover that Babson is filled with career opportunities. The experienced advisors at our Center for Career Development offer you access to an extensive network of employers and alumni in a variety of industries, all while helping you develop as a professional who is ready to make an impact in a career you love.

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A PR EPA R ED MO M E N T

“ It first hit me how well Babson had prepared me after my sophomore year. I was interning at Moody’s, working alongside the CFO, and I realized I was already succeeding in an entry-level position.”

– KHALIF HEATLEY ’17, TECHNOLOGY ANALYST, DEUTSCHE BANK

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NO. 6 FOR BEST CAREER PLACEMENT – THE PRINCETON REVIEW, 2018

NO. 1 PRIVATE BUSINESS COLLEGE FOR ROI

NO. 6 PRIVATE COLLEGE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI EARNINGS

– PAYSCALE, 2017

– U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COLLEGE SCORECARD, 2017

IN YOUR FIRST YEAR, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: EXCLUSIVE CAREER CENTER WALK-IN HOURS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTS AND CAREER PANELS RÉSUMÉ AND PERSONAL BRAND REVIEW NETWORKING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION CAREER EXPOS AND INTERNSHIP FAIRS INTERNSHIP STRATEGY SESSIONS

LIFE LESSONS 101 EVERY FIRST-YEAR STUDENT RECEIVES A ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION TO HELP DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. 49

SEE ONE YOU LIKE? THESE COMPANIES—AND MORE—

HIRED BABSON GRADUATES IN 2017: ACCENTURE / AIG / AMAZON / ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV / ARNOLD WORLDWIDE / BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH / BOSTON CELTICS / BUZZFEED / CITI / CREDIT SUISSE / CVS HEALTH / DELOITTE / DUNKIN’ BRANDS / EY / FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES / GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. / GOOGLE / IBM / J.P. MORGAN CHASE / THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY / LIBERTY MUTUAL / L’OREAL / MICROSOFT / ORACLE / PTC / PWC / RAPID7 / REAL MURCIA / SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / TECHTARGET / TRINITY SOLAR / THE TJX COMPANIES / VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS / VISTAPRINT TAP INTO OUR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

40,000+ ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 115 COUNTRIES

TOP 5 INDUSTRIES FOR BABSON’S CLASS OF 2017:

» FINANCIAL SERVICES » TECHNOLOGY » ACCOUNTING » C ONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS/FOOD AND BEVERAGE » RETAIL/APPAREL/FASHION

BUSINESSES FOUNDED BY BABSON ENTREPRENEURS INCLUDE:

Bombas

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David Heath ’05

Arthur Blank ’63, H’98

The Home Depot

Jamie Siminoff ’99

Ring

Beautini

Brittany Lo ’14

David Zamarin ’20

Donated more than 5 million pairs of socks to homeless shelters.

Blank also has owned the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons since 2002.

Acquired in February 2018 by Amazon for more than $1 billion.

Lo developed her business while in Babson’s WIN Lab.

Received $200,000 deal on “Shark Tank” in September 2017.

YOUR M OMENT TO D I SCOV ER

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A N E N TR EP R EN EU R I AL M O M E N T

“ Babson made me fearless when it comes to starting a new venture. It taught me that I might not get everything right at the beginning, but if I focus on the problem or opportunity I am trying to tackle, I can and will be successful.”

– YULKENDY VALDEZ ’17, CO-FOUNDER (WITH JOSUEL PLASENCIA ’17) OF PROJECT 99

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A FUL F IL L ING M O M E N T

“ Babson has played a pivotal role in shaping my career path. My experience in FME directly helped me land an internship after my first year, and the advice of Babson alumni led me to my current position.”

– MELANIE JORDAN ’16, INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST, AERIS PARTNERS

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YOUR M OMENT TO D I SCOV ER

A DEGREE THAT PAYS DIVIDENDS 99%

OF THE CLASS OF 2017 WERE EMPLOYED OR ATTENDED GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION.*

$56,519

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY FOR BABSON’S CLASS OF 2017.* * Based on a knowledge rate of 89 percent six months after graduation

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PAY US A VISIT! There’s no substitute for an in-person visit to our picturesque campus. Experience the Babson vibe firsthand and imagine yourself living and learning in our one-of-a-kind community.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TOURS, INFORMATION SESSIONS, AND INTERVIEWS AT WWW.BABSON.EDU/UGRADVISITING 55

BABSON AWARDS $37 MILLION IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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“ I’m able to take advantage of all of these amazing opportunities because of the financial aid and scholarships I received. Of all the schools I applied to, Babson ended up being the least expensive, and my parents and I were overjoyed when we realized how affordable it was going to be for me to go here.”

– JULIA TAORMINA ’20

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ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FROM THE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, PUBLISHED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES IN 2017,

BABSON IS THE NO. 1 BUSINESS SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY FOR HELPING STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACHIEVE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AS ADULTS. THE BABSON COMMITMENT We are dedicated to making a Babson education financially workable for you.

Because your time here should be spent learning, not losing sleep over potential changes in financial aid, here is our promise to you:

1. We will meet 100 percent of your demonstrated need in your first year.

2. We commit to the same Babson Grant amount for all four years.* *Provided your family has no change in the number of children in college or no major change in financial circumstances.

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READY TO APPLY? Now that you’ve had a chance to learn about Babson, we want to learn about you. Take advantage of our simple and personalized application process—you can submit either Babson’s application or the Common Application.

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FIRST-YEAR APPLICANT? Babson offers three fall application plans for

REGULAR DECISION

first-year applicants: Early Decision, Early Action,

This is the most popular of Babson’s admission plans.

and Regular Decision.

Last year, more than half of admitted students were admitted through Regular Decision.

EARLY DECISION This plan allows students who have chosen Babson as

JANUARY ENROLLMENT

their top-choice college to apply and receive a decision

First-year applicants can apply to take a gap semester

early. Early Decision applicants agree to enroll at Babson

and enroll in one of a limited number of January G.A.P.

if admitted.

(Grow. Achieve. Prepare.) slots. During the fall semester, you can volunteer, travel, or hold an internship—

EARLY ACTION

valuable experience and perspective for starting your

This nonbinding plan is designed for applicants who

education. For more information on this option, visit

view Babson as one of their top choices but would like

www.babson.edu/ugradjanuary.

more time to make their enrollment decision.

WHEN TO APPLY / ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES Admission Application Deadline

Financial Aid: File CSS Profile and FAFSA Online

Notification of Admission and Financial Aid Decisions

Enrollment Deadline

Early Decision I

Nov. 1

Nov. 15

Mid-December

Jan. 15

Early Decision II

Jan. 2

Feb. 1

Mid-February

Mar. 15

Early Action

Nov. 1

Nov. 15

Mid-December

May 1

Regular Decision

Jan. 2

Feb. 1

April 1

May 1

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@babsonadmission

@babsonadmission blogs.babson.edu/ugradadmission

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