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Hello, QUESTers!
The semester is in full swing and we've been busy with a lot of great QUEST events so far this fall. In early October, the student-alumni networking dinner was a huge success, and we look forward to the student-alumni tailgate event on November 5th. Students have also been busy with 490 projects, QUEST family dinners, and thinking about registering for next semester. Hayley Brown, our current student spotlight this month, also had an exciting article about her published in the fall Smith Business magazine.
All of the QUEST students and alumni have been up to some incredible things so far this semester. We hope you enjoy reading about some of our fall events!
Happy Fall,
Kathryn Weiland
QUEST Graduate Assistant
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Networking Dinner Connects Students and Alumni
Article by Reeta Francis (Q17)
When I first signed up for the QUEST Alumni Networking Dinner, I was apprehensive about attending. In the spirit of full disclosure, I will admit that networking comes to me about as easily as flying comes to peacocks. Throw in the added challenge of dinner etiquette (there are three forks on this table, and one is for salad...) and the night was leading to more apprehension than joy.
Walking into the Garden Restaurant at UMUC on October 3rd, I was happy to see that I would be able to network in an intimate dining setting. Most events I have attended involved mingling in a crowded room; at the dinner, alumni were seated at each table surrounded by QUEST students...Read More
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QUEST Electives- An Experienced Voice
 Article by John Walsh (Q17)
Well, QUEST students, it's that wonderful time of year again, much like opening presents on Christmas morning, when everyone is trying to figure out what fun and exciting classes to take in the spring. Many of you are burdened with extensive requirements from your major, especially those brave souls in engineering, and you need to make sure that you fulfill those QUEST elective requirements and make them count! After collecting some outside opinions and using my own experiences (since I am currently on my 6th QUEST elective), I am here to provide to you some honest and, hopefully, helpful resources so that you can find the best class for you...Read More
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Current Student Profile: Hayley Brown (Q18)
Interview conducted by Sophia Wu (Q18)
1) Tell us: Who is Hayley Brown?
I am a junior marketing major from just north of Toronto, Canada. I chose the University of Maryland for its strong business program, athletics and its proximity to home. I came across the QUEST program by chance at an information session in the Smith School, and it has become one of the best decisions I made in college. I plan on pursuing an MBA back home in Canada, and it would be my ultimate dream to own a marketing agency in Toronto...Read More
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The Family That Eats Together Stays Together
Article by Meenu Singh (Q19)
Wednesday is one of the most daunting days of the week. Though not quite as agonizing as a dreary Monday may be, Wednesday is the day when homework piles up and stress levels run high. It's those days when we wish for the comfort of people we love- what better way to relax then to chow down and spend QUALITY time with your QUEST family?
Enter: QUEST Family Dinner.
Every Wednesday at 6 pm, QUEST students from all cohorts are invited to meet in the South Campus Diner to eat dinner, meet other QUEST students, and enjoy each other's company in a casual, relaxed atmosphere....Read More
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A Glimpse Into 490 Projects
Article by Phil Anderson (Q17)
The QUEST program's capstone course, BMGT490H, gives students an opportunity to form teams and consult with a real-world company with the aim of recommending changes to current processes to accomplish various goals. While there is a modicum of structure to the course schedule involving presentation dates, rough estimates of deliverable dates, and final project deadlines, 490 isn't your typical course. 490 is a truly unique course with unique opportunities and projects. Every group develops and follows their own project schedule, which is only part of the group's independence...Read More
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