Starting a graduate business program at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics can be both exciting and challenging. For students balancing coursework with careers, family responsibilities and other commitments, finding a community can make the transition to graduate school easier and more rewarding.
At Cal State Fullerton, The Herd is working to create that community. This club was born from an informal brainstorming session between two first-year MBA students who saw an opportunity to strengthen the connection between the graduate student experience and the college’s grad programs.
Today, The Herd’s mission is centered on helping graduate students connect, grow and be heard while contributing to the future of their programs. The organization serves as a bridge between students and college leadership, graduate programs, Business Career Services and the college’s Centers of Excellence.
Noah Valencia, MBA student and president of The Herd, said the organization aims to highlight that graduate school encompasses more than academic work.
“Graduate school is also about the relationships you build, the experiences you share and the opportunities you discover along the way,” he said.
The club’s activities include networking events, professional development initiatives, social gatherings, student outreach and opportunities to engage with college leadership. By creating opportunities to meet students from different programs and backgrounds, The Herd helps expand the graduate experience beyond the classroom.
Read more in CSUF Business News.