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Sooyoung "Nikki" Cheon

Biography

6/19/14

<i>BS '13, Accounting <br />Hometown: Seoul, Korea</i><span class='hideMobile'> <br /><br /><b>Why I chose the University at Buffalo</b> 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. </span> <br /><u>Learn More</u>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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