When Quinn Haberman describes discovering Stern’s BPE program, it can sound a bit like finding love at first sight—through a personal ad.

“Global travel has been an essential part of my education,” expresses Stern senior Avi Nagaraja.

“I always make time for things that inspire me,” says alumnus Andrea Baptista (BS Jan ’11), whose time at Stern kindled an enduring interest in social awareness.

“The most important piece of advice I could give is to be proactive about your career,” says NYU Stern alumnus Jack I. Habert (BS ’93).

As Fanny Sun learns more about business as a student at Stern, she’s also been able to explore the type of business career that’s right for her. When Fanny arrived freshman year, she planned to concentrate in marketing and finance.

Like many new students, sophomore Ania Johnson spent her first few weeks at Stern searching for her niche in a new environment.

“Developing new business concepts has always been a passion of mine,” reveals recent Stern graduate, philanthropist, actor and author Tommy Head. “It’s one of the reasons I chose to study at Stern. I’m constantly thinking up business ideas, often inspired by my personal experiences.”

As a new student, Anisha Patel instantly felt welcomed into the Stern community.  “The cohort program gave us a chance to bond with each other right away and create new friendships.

The NYU Stern Undergraduate College awaits the arrival of the Class of 2018.

The NYU Stern Undergraduate College awaits the arrival of the Class of 2018.