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About the Buddies Program

The Carlson Buddies Mentorship Program is a year-long opportunity to build a strong mentor relationship between an incoming CSOM freshman or transfer student and an experienced CSOM upperclassman through a variety of events designed to help you grow personally, professionally and socially! Your time commitment for Carlson Buddies is entirely up to you and your buddy!

Of course, we encourage you to attend as many scheduled events as possible and additionally meet on your own time, but it is not required to be a part of the program. We will have a variety of events for you to attend as well as suggestions for getting involved with your buddy through other Carlson events and opportunities.

Student Information

Who better to show incoming students the ropes of Carlson than one of the school's accomplished sophomores, juniors, or seniors?

FRESHMAN/TRANSFER STUDENTS: Apply to be a "little buddy" and you will be matched with a CSOM upperclassman who can help you get involved in the Carlson experience and become comfortable with your college experience!
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SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, and SENIORS: Apply to be a "big buddy" and you will be matched with an incoming CSOM freshman or transfer student who needs a student mentor like YOU! You will have the opportunity to be a mentor to a part of Carlson's future!
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You will meet your buddy and get to know them, plan out your meetings and involvement at the Buddies Kick-Off Event Sunday, September 21st - Mesa pizza, fun and the beginning of your mentor experience. The event will be in the Carlson Courtyard from 2pm to 4pm.

Applications are due Wednesday September 23rd at 5PM Online applications can be emailed to Jamie Cork at corkx006@umn.edu OR Elise Hanson at hans2444@umn.edu, or you may drop off completed applications at the Undergraduate Studies Office

Need more information or have further questions? Contact either Jamie Cork (corkx006@umn.edu) OR Elise Hanson (hans2444@umn.edu).

First Semester Events

  • Kick-Off Meeting
  • Business Career Center Workshops
  • Participating in Business Board Service Events
  • Attending CSOM student organizations with your Big Buddy
  • Weekly Opportunities Updates
  • End of Semester Holiday Party
 

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