Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon

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    Biography
    6/19/14
    BS '13, Accounting
    Hometown: Seoul, Korea

    Why I chose the University at Buffalo Originally, I came here as student in ELI [full-time English program with the UB English Language Institute], but transferred to UB to get my degree. UB has a great diversity and gives me an opportunity to interact with people from all over the country. Also, the UB undergraduate business program is one of the best.
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Group of students looking up and smiling
A club for future consultants Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

Career Resource Center
Alfiero Center, North Campus
I started the Consulting Club for students interested in management consulting. It is a professional club that provides students with necessary resources to build the skill sets required of a consultant. | more

Students on the beach smiling
Forming new friendships Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

Campus Living
Ellicott Complex, North Campus
After a semester, I moved to the Ellicott Complex, where I met my best friend Shannon Laventure ... I really enjoyed living on campus, especially in the dorms, because it gave me so many opportunities to interact with other students easily. | more

Students conversing around a table
Researching global companies Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

Strategic Management
Alfiero Center, North Campus
My favorite professor in the School of Management is Yong Li, who teaches Strategic Management (MGO 403). I learned so much from him about how companies gain and sustain a competitive advantage. | more

Students at the Bisons baseball stadium smiling
Buffalo: you'll love it! Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

A Welcoming City
Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo
Buffalo is a good city to live in. It’s got a great diversity because of UB, and I think that’s what makes Buffalo unique. Different people from all different countries come to UB and create a unique culture. | more

resume critique
Great career resources Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

School of Management
Alfiero Center, North Campus
I got a lot of help from the Career Resource Center in the School of Management on my resume and job interview, which led to securing a full-time job in Manhattan. | more

Professor communicating with students
Helping me adjust to the USA Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

International Student and Scholar Services
Talbert Hall, North Campus
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is helpful for students who come to UB and are not familiar with the system here. | more

Students smiling and happy
Having a chat Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

English Language Institute
Baldy Hall, North Campus
Chat Room is a unique opportunity for UB students. You are paired up with one American student each week to freely discuss any topics. Through this, my speaking skills greatly improved. | more

Students studying
Making real-world financial decisions Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

Terese Kelly Investment Group
Alfiero Center, North Campus
My experience with this group formed the base of my knowledge in the stock market and equipped me with skills to be competitive in the job market.  | more

The Commons under a blue sky
Something for everyone Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

Campus dining
The Commons, North Campus
The Commons is a great place to eat due to the diversity of the food. They have Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Italian, Indian and American style food all in one place.  | more

Students by the lake smiling
Buffalo by sunset Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon
6/27/13

Buffalo-Niagara
Canalside, Buffalo, N.Y.
The downtown harbor is great during the fall and summer. I used to go there with some friends and watch the sun set. | more