Rasmussen College Students Attend National Collegiate DECA Conference in NYC

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Three Rasmussen College students learned how to navigate the streets of New York while attending the DECA Collegiate Leadership Academy Nov. 13-15, 2014. Lee Hoang from the Rockford campus, Cortney Molle from the Romeoville campus and Kristina Belanger from the Ocala campus were each selected to attend the conference.
Each student gained access to jobs and internships while learning various aspects of how businesses worked, as well as the opportunity to network with industry professionals and DECA sponsors during the event. They also participated in a case study competition.
“These three students could not be more deserving of this incredible experience in the nation’s biggest city,” said Venus Fisher, Rasmussen College School of Business state program coordinator for Illinois and Wisconsin. “We chose students who earned merit through representing leadership, serving as student ambassadors, and being consistently active with our DECA chapters.  [They] are always willing to help others and are passionate about DECA and growing DECA within Rasmussen College.”
Choosing case study tracks
When the students first arrived in New York City, they were excited to see the executives in Collegiate DECA during a welcome ceremony.
The event allowed everyone to be at the same place at the same time, and members were able to put a face and personality with a name.
“We met people who we might never have been able to meet,” Hoang said.
Attendees were divided into case study teams within each industry track, with Hoang and Molle participating in the “Advertising in the Big Apple” track and Belanger focusing on the “International Business and Finance” track. Through company and institution visits, corporate leader discussions and behind-the-scenes tours, the students learned the latest industry trends and applied them to their case study.
“I chose the advertising track because it’s one of the most important aspects that can really grow a business,” Hoang said.  “Also, ...

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