Joe Ferreira (online alter ego JoeRedHead) discusses the importance of alumni networking post graduation and explains how each of us has the power to increase the the value of our own education.
4. It benefits You to be proud.
I’m talking to anyone with a connection to the
University of California, Davis:
• Students,
• Alumni,
• Staff & Faculty
5. Why you should be proud, Generally:
• We’re the 8th Ranked public university, nationally.
• With an impressive host of patents.
• We created the first energy-neutral community in the
world.
• There’s that peculiar cow.
• Etc. etc. etc.
6. These are all great things,
but if you’re like me, you yourself
didn’t create the first energy-neutral
community.
8. It benefits each of us to be proud
because that strengthens our
university network.
9. Or, from a business perspective, it
maximizes the return on our
investment.
Education is an investment, right?
10. College is expensive
and tuition is only going up.
For students who are just now walking the quad,
going to class, and getting the bills, I’m sorry.
Yes, the cost is extreme
and we should fight to keep it reasonable
11. But we should also make sure we get
the most from our college experience.
12. I saw this article on Davis Wiki…
http://daviswiki.org/Getting_the_most_out_of_your_student_fees
…And it was cute,
13. But it was ALL:
• Go to class
• Eat at the Coho
• Enjoy Picnic Day
• Explore the Campus
• Become a member of a club
• Make use of Student Services
• See a Theatre & Dance Department show
14. I endorse all of those things,
but there was one large piece of
advice that was missing.
23. And we proved we can come
together in rough times.
So…
24. Let’s kick up the
Aggies-helping-Aggies spirit
It’s a down economy. A bachelor’s degree doesn’t
necessarily guarantee you a job these days. Can’t
we all use some connections?
I have my current job because a Davis Alumni
helped me out.
25. This is the vision I have:
• Thriving online social networks with job offers and
places for mentors and recent grads to connect.
• Well-attended alumni events where people come to
have fun, meet friends and network.
• Friendly faces in ANY city you move to.
(Those who are headed to NYC, look me up!)
• A peer group full of movers & shakers & entrepreneurs
& artists.
26. I know that might sound
a bit group-huggy, but after all...
27. We paid for this too!
This is the third thing Davis gives you.
28. So: Alumni, Current students,
here are some online networks to get you started
• General UC Davis LinkedIn page
• LinkedIn Alumni page
• UCDavis Facebook page
And remember,
this is a benefit that we can’t enjoy alone!
29. So who am I anyway?
Clearly, I went to UCD.
I now living in New York where I
manage production and new
product development at a
publishing house.
I also DJ, make mashups, and
write plays.
30. Connect with me!
Just drop me a ‘Go Ags’ message.
linkedin.com/in/Joedferreira
facebook.com/Joedferreira
twitter.com/JoeRedHead
joeredhead.tumblr.com
youtube.com/user/DJJoeRedHead