The spring season is an exciting time for high school seniors. They are preparing for the milestone of graduating high school and the close of one chapter, while excitedly anticipating the new experiences to come.
First-year student Nicole Patricio-Agosto, BBA '25, recently shared some of the "firsts" she's experienced from making the decision to attend the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business one year ago to now preparing for her first co-op this summer.
Hailing from Lima, Ohio, Nicole craved to be near a city buzzing with life and opportunity when it came time to consider and apply for colleges. Upon getting acquainted with and applying to UC, not only did she find that buzz, but also "a very diverse student body and an amazing reach for numerous co-ops."
Patricio-Agosto with friend and Business Fellow Prince Kalala, BBA '24.
As Nicole reflects on her first year, she expresses appreciation for her mentors - professors, staff and her peers. When it was time to attend her first career fair and Meet the Firms event in the fall, she turned to her PACE leader, Holly Giese, BBA '23, and her Business Fellows mentor, Alexia Thomas, BBA '23, to help her craft her elevator pitch. With some practice and perseverance, by the time the Business Fellows Roundtable came around in the spring, Nicole felt confident in her networking skills.
"Rehearsing really helped, but I've learned that networking is really about letting conversations be fluid and genuine," she said. "You just have to keep going to those events and getting the experience."
Featured image: First-year student Nicole Patricio-Agosto, center, with friends from the University Honors Program on UC's campus. All photos provided by Patricio-Agosto.
