Two VBS students represented Victoria University’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at the international organisation's annual meeting in Baltimore, last month.

Two Victoria Business School students represented Victoria University’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at the international organisation's annual meeting in Baltimore, last month.

Jared Cotton competed in the International Project Run With It (PRWI) business case competition, while Jacqueline Yee participated in the Community Service Event for International Literacy Day, visiting primary schools in Baltimore.

The PRWI competition was a highlight for Jared. The competition saw his team given just 24 hours to formulate a strategic business plan for a not-for-profit organisation in Baltimore that was experiencing financial difficulty.

"Being able to use the knowledge that I have learnt at VBS to make a tangible difference to the organisation was an extremely rewarding experience for me.

"This trip was a fantastic example of the opportunities that BAP and VBS afford students at Victoria."

As part of Jacqueline's community service event, she visited under-served schools around Baltimore to distribute books and teach children the importance of literacy.

"After four hours of non-stop and high-energy activities with the children, we read them the book Miss Rumphius – a story book about giving back to the community and making the world more beautiful – which they got to keep afterwards."

Jacqueline and Jared said other highlights included presentations from keynote speakers including former NBA player Walter Bond, and KPMG managing director John Howell who was on board the flight that landed in the Hudson River in 2009.

Both students agreed the knowledge they gained from attending the conference will be instrumental in developing the Victoria chapter's plan for the upcoming year.

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