Fifth Post--BizAcademy :)

Had a marvelous fantastic Spring Break with lots of surprises! I spent this year's Spring Break in the financial district at sales force.com. There were great snacks, delicious lunches, freebies, new friends, and learning experience. At first, I decided to not to go..because I knew no one in there. Fortunately, I did not quit and continued my awesome journey there.

What did you do there, you asked? It was a series of workshops that teaches youngsters sales, tech, and marketing. I really learned a lot from just the five days of workshops. At last, on Friday, the groups would pitch their idea to the judges.

Let's rewind!!

Monday
First day of workshop..did not really enjoy it. No one I knew was there. We had assigned groups and topics to build an app on. There were sixteen participants in total, breaking into four groups. Our topic was pet care. Therefore, we had to create an app that helps to owners care pets more convenient. Great lunch!! Sandwiches and salad from Speciality.

Tuesday
More idea brainstorming and did a practice pitch with the sales people at salesforce. It went well. Our app was basically a scheduling and document holder app that provides an online community for users to chat with other users. Lunch: super delicious Chipotle burrito with barbecued chicken, brown rice, lettuce, and guacamole!!! Yum,yum. The snacks there were really good too. Heaven of food!!!

Wednesday
Had to deal with my passport stuff and missed half of the day of workshop including the lunch and group brainstorming..it was okay. At least, I caught up with the last hour of workshop and toured the salesforce headquarter!! :)

Thursday
More busy work and lessons. Enjoying my Spring Break so far! Love it! Lunch: PIZZA! Had to choose the MVP for our team and I chose Walter. He is a cool guy that brought pleasure to our stressful work :).

Friday
Last day of BizAcademy :( We had to pitch today. Not nervous because I was the tech support..not the pitcher. Met the cofounder of salesforce: Parker Harris! Super awesome. Along with three other highly positioned people at the pitch. I have to admit... I think my group and I did really horribly during the pitch. But guess what? WE WON THE JUDGES' HEARTS AND GOT FIRST PLACE!!!! What was even more awesome was that each person got to get $100 for his/her dedication in the workshops and an iPad!!!! I was stunt at that moment.. What, iPads!? Yes, I did not misheard them. Because our group won, we got a $150 bonus!!Sweet! We also did a raffle for two Toshiba computers... I knew would not have the luck to get the computers. Remember the MVP...yes, whoever was chosen the most for MVP would get an extra $100 iTunes gift card.. Of course, not me again. I think the person who got it voted for herself, but anyways, I think she deserved it. Lunch: went to Tender Green and I ordered steak with mashed potato with kale. Yum, yum! Thanks Aaron for this delicious meal!

Here, I would like to thank the awesome MYEEP of JCYC for making this happen. Most importantly, salesforce too. So, thank you!!

Thank you...
Amanda, Beth, Aaron, Anna, Parker, and all the other volunteers at salesforce for helping me and the other participants to get some hands-on experience of business and teaching us every bit of important information. I really appreciate you guys' hope and dedication to us. :)

My best Spring Break EVER!! Thanks for the awesome peeps that made this happen. I would cherish and treasure every moment we had together in the deepest place in my heart.