Alumni archives
Welcome to the Deloitte International Student Business Forum Alumni page. The aim of this page is to help keep you connected to the Student Business Forum, Deloitte and your former colleagues.
Kate Teplinskaya
University: Kiev-Mohila Academy
Country: Ukraine
How you would describe the program in 1 sentence?
It was fantastic!
Why did you apply?
I applied to SBF to use the chance to challenge myself and to get experience, to work with talented people and to make friends with them, and surely, to travel and to have fun with teachers and participants.
What was the highlight of the forum?
There have been two highlights for me – 1) the case and our presentations and 2) the gala party. But, no doubt, all the events were very interesting, challenging and exciting.
What did you learn from attending?
I have learned the principles of work in the international team and environment. I received recommendations about dealing with business cases and got some practical advice. However, all in all, I benefited from the experience of others which contributed to my own experience.
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Joana Lencastre
University: Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
How you would describe the program in 1 sentence?
SBF is an intense international experience and a unique opportunity to interact with talented and captivating people in a challenging learning environment.
Why did you apply?
I was contacted by Deloitte Portugal.
What was the highlight of the forum?
It is not easy to highlight just one single moment. I will always remember the energy and interaction during the case discussions. The strong team spirit and mutual trust when tasks had to be shared. The tension while working together on our final presentation. The first impressions during the welcome dinner. The ski in Les Diablerets! The awards night! The last sunny afternoon…saying goodbye. The ties that still remain beyond distances. Undoubtedly, Student Business Forum 2007 was a great and remarkable experience for everybody.
What did you learn from attending?
I learnt that there are so many different and stimulating activities that I could engage in! I definitely got a better sense on how to approach a business case through working on a real world business challenge. The key principle of focusing on what the client wants. The need to find balance between passion and clarity to consider other people's ideas. The importance of time constraints and developing excellent communication skills. I also learned about Deloitte's services and understood more about what people do on a day to day basis in the firm. Deloitte's openness and spirit of togetherness. How international carriers can be built. I learned that you do not really forget how to ski even if the last time is already very far away!
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Frode Johannesen
University: Norwegian School of Management (BI)
Country: Norway
How you would describe the program in 1 sentence?
SBF gives you as a student an unique opportunity to spend four/five days together with smart and interesting students form all over Europe as you will work in close interaction with representatives form Deloitte – a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Why did you apply?
1. The opportunity to work and meet with great students from all over Europe. This gives you a very good network of some of the best students across Europe, which is valuable both during my student period and after ending my grad studies. 2. Get to know Deloitte form the inside; meet the people that work there under different settings than just a business presentation at university.
What was the highlight of the forum?
For me the highlight of the forum was the final day, where we had the presentation of our solution to the challenge and the following dinner (and celebration of the victory). But I have to say, that the team experience was the most rewarding– I still have regular contact with them, and consider them as good friends!
What did you learn from attending?
For me, personally, the experience from working in an international team was a great learning experience. Furthermore, I appreciated the stay at IMD and the interesting sessions we had there – especially the speech by Stéphane Garelli from the WCC at IMD.
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Laura Gonzalez
University: Icade
Country: Madrid, Spain
How you would describe the program in 1 sentence?
An amazing team experience!!
Why did you apply?
I love travelling and meeting people from different backgrounds. Switzerland seemed to be a great place and the task was a challenge for me. In addition, getting to know the real consultant job and Deloitte is a chance not many people have. And more importantly…who doesn't want to spend 4 days in the best hotel in Lausanne?!
What was the highlight of the forum?
Definitely the team experience and the people. It was my first real team working experience, and having the chance to share it with really smart people was the best! I was really impressed by both the students that attended and the Deloitte people. They really took care of us and the organization of the event was impeccable. And my team won!! I can just be thankful to Deloitte for this amazing experience.
What did you learn from attending?
I learnt to work in team, under pressure and with limited resources! Exactly how real life is going to be! I made really good friends and I skied for the first time in my life!!
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