Gain a professional edge through Husky Summit

From participant to a presenter, senior Sarah Bartra has worked towards becoming a professional through the annual Husky Student Leadership Summit.

Bartra, a dual communication studies and biological allied health major with a Spanish minor, is an active leader on campus as she is currently the vice president of Community Government Association (CGA).

Bartra first attended the Husky Summit her sophomore year and this year she will be presenting a panel alongside her fellow CGA student leaders. Besides having the honor to present, she wants to use all the tools available from the Center for Leadership and Engagement (CLE) and the Center for Professional Development and Career Experience (CPDCE) to students at the summit.

During her experience last year, Bartra had a more workable resume and utilized the networking and professional opportunities available at the summit. Being able to mock interview with alumni in her prospective field and receive their feedback was beneficial to Bartra. Networking with student leaders and BU alumni was also helpful.

Last year’s keynote speaker Hoan Do, motivational speaker from American Ninja Warrior, was a memorable moment for Bartra.

“His speech was energizing,” Bartra says. “It set the tone for the rest of the day.”

With that energy, students like Bartra networked, workshopped and prepared for post-graduation life the Husky Student Leadership Summit.

“There are so many great professional opportunities,” Bartra says.

The chances to network with alumni and student leaders, internship and job opportunities, mock interviews, resume reviews and CLE workshops are benefits to attending. Many of the workshops can go towards the CLE’s leadership certification program.

“It’s a really good day to be a professional; to step out of the typical college day and be a professional, it’s pretty cool,” Bartra says.

The 11th annual Husky Student Leadership Summit is Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring alumni David Williams, president and CEO of the Make-A-Wish foundation, as the keynote speaker.