The UCLA Anderson 2008 fall quarter is in overdrive as everyone dives head first into classes and tries to come up for air every now and again. Maybe if classes were the only place to focus our attention things would approach manageable. The class of 2010, like all classes before them is presented with a overwhelming buffet of options to partake in outside the classroom. On top of all career related activities through Parker Career Management center, there are professional clubs, social clubs, and identity clubs to join and participate in. These are far from passive participation where the club sets up activities or presentations and you attend at your leisure. No, the students at UCLA Anderson truly run the school; it is up to us to organize these events. We get to tailor the clubs to what we want and get more reward therein.
For example, the Entertainment Management Association saw interest in Entertainment Consulting and is planning a 101 series on the subject. The 101’s are a series of events when professionals come in and give an hour or two briefing on the ins and outs of a particular industry (Investment Banking 101, High Tech 101, Entrepreneurship 101, etc). The Entertainment 101 was the other night and it was mind blowing. The speaker/professor was Gigi Johnson, president of Maremel Partners, an entertainment consulting firm. She spoke about the challenges facing the general industry as it transitions into the digital age. The transition will be daunting but exhilarating to be a part of. I’m just glad I have two years to think about it before I apply my MBA knowledge to the subject.
