One of the most coveted opportunities available at UM is in the TA/Peer Counselor Program, in which outstanding business students serve as role models and mentors to freshmen and transfer students. Zoe Schwartz, through her leadership role in the program, says she has "developed leadership skills and a level of comfort…in front of an audience and working as part of a team, something you cannot simply learn in a classroom.” In addition to serving as a Peer Counselor, Zoe has also been part of the Mentor Program, which she calls “an invaluable resource. My mentor has been able to give me advice and a perspective different from my parents or professors. I highly recommend this program, not only as a networking opportunity but as a way to analyze your future in a different light.” Zoe has also been active in Greek life on campus, an experience which she says left her “more confident, outgoing, and lifelong friends with some of the best women I will ever meet.”

But then, Zoe is enthusiastic about all things UM. “These past four years have given me an unparalleled hands-on experience of what the world has to offer. At UM, I have been challenged and tested, supported and satisfied, all of which have made me a stronger and more confident individual. And if that’s not enough, have you ever seen a picture of Miami? It’s beautiful!”