Photos and Comments from the Beta Gamma Sigma
Fall 2007 Student Leadership Forum

The Fall 2007 Student Leadership Forum was held November 1-4, 2007 in Tampa, FL. The following are a few photos from the event.

Following the photos, please read the student participant comments about the event.

"I thought I knew what the Forum would be like, but it exceeded my expectations. I appreciate my experience more than I can ever explain."
- Nicole Smith - Ball State University

"We are MORE than geeks … this is an educational, but more importantly, FUN experience."
- Apryl Silva - Bryant University

"Beta Gamma Sigma Leadership Forum is a one of a kind leadership experience. You meet some incredible students you’ll keep in touch with forever while learning so much about business, others and yourself. I truly understand now the benefits and honor I have to be a member of BGS."
- Stephanie Elowson - Ithaca College

"Beta Gamma Sigma’s Student Leadership Forum recognizes much more than just academic excellence – it’s about nurturing and developing the next generation of leadership and realizing you truly are 'the best of the best.'"
- Brandon Kenig - Creighton University

"I had a blast at the SLF. I am extremely grateful that my school chose to send me and I will take many beneficial ideas and thoughts back with me."
- Anonymous

"I have never felt so accepted as an overachiever – people commonly look down on this quality while it was thoroughly embraced this weekend."
- Melissa Wills - Susquehanna University

"The Student Leadership Forum gave me the opportunity to reflect on who I am, where I’m going and how my experiences have shaped who I am today. Being surrounded by the best of the best in business today provides insight like no other. Overall, an incredible weekend full of experiences to carry with me as I move forward in my career."
- Christina Sicurella - Brock University

"I came to the Beta Gamma Sigma conference not knowing what to expect and with no real expectations. Four days later, I walked away with a greater sense of purpose, a clarity of self and some great friends."
- Mary 'Lizzie' Nelson - University of Tulsa

"This SLF was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Coming to this event opened up my eyes to my future."
- Derek C. Allman - The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"Great!!! I loved everything about the Forum. . . Thanks for changing and saving my LIFE!"
- Anonymous

"The Beta Gamma Sigma Student Leadership Forum is the best student conference I’ve been to. I’ve met so many amazing people and had an excellent time."
- Melissa A. Hogan - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

"The Forum is the best investment that your school could make in the student’s life. It is life changing."
- Sharwanda Johnson - The University of Texas-Pan American

Sponsors of the Fall 2007 Student Leadership Forum

Beta Gamma Sigma would like to thank the sponsoring organizations for their financial support of the Beta Gamma Sigma Student Leadership Forum.

Platinum
Bloomberg Businessweek

Gold
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

KPMG and the KPMG Foundation

Silver
AACSB International
Becker CPA Review
GEICO
Kaplan CPA Review
LIFE!, Inc.

Bronze
Central Florida Area Business Schools
University of Florida
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
The University of Tampa
Rollins College
Corporantes, Inc.
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
McGraw-Hill Professional
The Princeton Review
Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza

Contributors
Spirit AeroSystems

Sponsors committed to supporting the Forum at the following levels:
Platinum ($25,000 or more)
Gold ($10,000 - 24,999)
Silver ($5,000 - 9,999)
Bronze ($2,500 - 4,999)
Contributor ($1,000 - 2,499)

Phone: 314.432.5650
Fax: 314.432.7083
Email: bgshonors@betagammasigma.org