Photos from the Beta Gamma Sigma
Winter 2007 Student Leadership Forum

The Winter 2007 Student Leadership Forum was held February 8-11, 2007 in St. Louis, MO. The following are a few photos from the event.

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

"I loved the conference so much that words cannot describe my experience. This was an amazing opportunity to be surrounded by the best of the best students who are going through the same struggles.”
- Julia Cheng - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

"The BGS Leadership Forum is an interactive conference where students come together and share experiences, as well as career and life aspirations, allowing students to learn from one another, further develop their leadership skills, and network with other future business leaders.”
- Therese Cheatle - Seattle University

"A chance to search deep within to discover your passions and potential….to build lasting friendships and business connections. This is the Beta Gamma Student Leadership Conference – A Call to Purpose.”
- Brad Vanderford - University of South Carolina

"How many opportunities will you ever have to meet with the best students from the best business schools? Not only will you discover critical aspects about interacting with tomorrow’s leaders, but you’ll learn important lessons about leading yourself.”
- Ryan Hudnall - Truman State University

"The best experience I have had in my four years of college.”
- Scott McKay - Brock University

"It is refreshing to know there are others out there very much like me facing similar situations. I feel like we need a secret handshake or something.”
- Kenneth Knoll - University of Tulsa

"The conference was one of the best weekends of my college career. It was filled with learning and memories with friends that will last forever.”
- Lindsay Byrd - Murray State University

"The conference was really an eye-opening experience for me; I was reminded that my job does not determine who I become. I have the power to lead myself.”
- Therese Pomeroy - La Salle University

"The students at this Forum were not only exceptional academically, but some of the nicest people I’ve ever known.”
- Keri LeComte - Roger Williams University

"The Beta Gamma Sigma Leadership Forum was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my four college years. I have never felt more comfortable with a group of strangers. I met so many people and have become an inspiration to me, I began to see the world from a new perspective and I established valuable contacts for the future.”
- Kat Araujo - Bryant University

"This was one of the defining experiences of my life, something that has deeply impacted me, and something that I will cherish and remember forever. Thanks!”
- Roger Priddy - The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"The Beta Gamma Sigma conference truly was a life changing experience in which I have made invaluable connections.”
- Devon Ray - North Carolina A&T State University

"I experienced the process by which a personal dilemma can be solved by reshaping the question(s). By changing the constraints, I was able to clarify my career options. And with clarity I leave this Forum a stronger and wiser person. Ever grateful to BGS.”
- Monica Thomas - The University of North Carolina at Asheville

"I came to the Forum thinking I was going to only learn about leading others, but learned so much about myself, and about leading myself. Now that I know about myself; I am confident to step out and lead others. Thanks to BGS this was the best learning experience ever!!”
- Kemi Adedeji - Morgan State University

"The Beta Gamma Sigma Leadership Forum enabled me to meet high-quality, intellectual individuals who are facing the same career choices I am. I also had the opportunity to network, learn useful life-changing information and build memories that will always last a lifetime.”
- Jennifer Song - University of Tulsa

"This was a very unique experience. It allows hardworking business students to come together and interact. It helped me to understand many other students are in the same situation of finding jobs.”
- Kristin Smith - Elon University

"The people here are amazing. They are the best people to get to know and I had a blast with them.”
- Chris Strunk - Temple University

"I will never forget the people I met this weekend, and I will most definitely keep in touch!”
- Jessica Hutson - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

"This was a remarkable experience! It was an honor to come and experience something as grand.”
- Kari Richardson - Ball State University

"I went into the Conference not knowing what to expect but came out of the conference with hundreds of expectations – for my career, my relationships, and for life in general.”
- Megan Schulte - Southeast Missouri State University

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