Building excitement for “Future Path”
Excitement is built amongst business students as the Business Student Leadership Council gets ready for its trademark gathering of the fall semester — “Future Path,” taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Rice Family Pavillion.
“I’m excited to learn more about different career paths within business and hear firsthand how industry leaders built their success,” said Julia Wilkinson (’27), BSLC vice president. “I’m hoping to gain advice and build connections that will help me navigate my own path after Rollins.”
Tess Hovivian (’27), BSLC events chair, echoed Wilkinson’s statement. “I am looking forward to the Future Path event with the BSLC since it will give me good guidance and information about business post-college,” she said. “I’m excited to build connections and see how people find their success.”
After taking initiative in service, mentorship, and collaborative programs, the BSLC is wrapping up the fall semester with a gathering that is meant to bring students together with business leaders. “Future Path” gives students a chance to learn personal perceptions from founders, entrepreneurs, and executives that work in the Department of Business Advisory Council.
BSLC President Chole Gignac (‘26) said that the council’s hope is for the gathering to grow out of just one basic question: “How can Rollins College students prepare for the reality of their future endeavors, all while still navigating higher education?”
What Should Be Anticipated?
The gathering is organized to be a fast-networking layout, where students will be split into groups and transition through three 10-minute talks with the members of the Advisory Council. The organization of rotations gives students the ability to find guidance, implement professional conversation skills, and gain insight from people who have made careers in different industries like law, finance, and hospitality.
While one group is engaging in rounds of networking, another group will be in the Rice Family Pavillion with other students and faculty, sharing discussion over refreshments before switching groups between the evening events. This organization makes sure that students can achieve purposeful one-on-one experiences with leaders in an involved, no-pressure atmosphere.
A Diverse Networking Experience
Gignac said that layout is what makes “Future Path” so impactful. “We wanted to create something that feels both approachable and valuable,” she said. “Students don’t always know how to start professional conversations, and this event gives them the space to practice and grow with support.”
Contrasting with traditional career fairs, “Future Path” worries less about recruiting and more about mentorship and professional evolution. Students are told to produce a small, 30-second elevator pitch and pensive questions — not a resume. The goal, Gignac said, is to “encourage authentic conversations rather than transactional exchanges.”
BSLC’s Vision and Mission
“The BSLC strives to create meaningful opportunities for business students to advance their personal and professional development,” Gignac said. “The goal is to bridge the gap between what students learn in the classroom and how they apply it in the real world.”
“Future Path” will also mirror their assignments for this semester: encouraging communication, leadership, and determination for students in business. For Gignac, seeing the team bring the plan to life is one of the greatest rewards in her role as president. “I’m most proud of the collaborative effort behind this event,” she said. “Our team worked hard to create a high-quality experience that gives students the tools and confidence to succeed beyond college.”
Why Should Students Participate?
“Students should come because it’s a low-pressure, high-value experience,” Gignac said. “It’s one evening that can truly change how they see their path forward.”
Future Path will take place Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Rice Family Pavillion.
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