On Saturday, March 25, the students and faculty of the Canfield Business Honors Program came together for Discover Canfield BHP – an annual on-campus event to welcome newly admitted students to the Canfield BHP community. Throughout the day, admitted students heard from current Canfield BHP students about academics, career development opportunities, and college life. Admitted students also participated in mock lectures with Texas McCombs professors and enjoyed a group lunch while listening to Texas McCombs Dean Lillian Mills and Mr. Phil Canfield ’89.
After lunch, admitted students took part in icebreaker activities in small groups. Mila Nenadic, a Canfield BHP freshman, was one student volunteer who led icebreaker activities. Mila said, “My favorite memory was definitely playing the icebreaker ‘Guess the song’ because it got really intense, but my team still came out on top!”
During these small groups, Mila also offered some advice to admitted students about where to live on campus their freshman year and how to maximize their college experience. “The opportunities Canfield BHP offers are unmatched,” Mila explained, “and being in the program has allowed me to learn so much and discover what I’m passionate about.”
Soumil Voma, a Texas CSB freshman, was another icebreaker leader who enjoyed volunteering at Discover Canfield BHP: “My favorite part was the opportunity to give back to the Canfield BHP community by being a part of the process of recruiting the next leaders of the future. Last year, I was on the side of receiving advice. Now, I feel like I have had the chance to give back and provide advice to incoming freshman.”
While talking about his time as a student, Soumil explained that UT Austin is a great place for finding the perfect balance between focusing on academics and spending free time with friends.
After a successful day at Discover Canfield BHP, the students and faculty of Canfield BHP are looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2027 to campus this fall! Canfield BHP Peer Mentors will have another opportunity to volunteer and meet the Canfield BHP Class of 2027 at Leadership Kickoff, a weekend outing involving outdoor activities, team-building events, and an ice cream social for the freshman class.