Business Learning Community offers first-year business students an exciting opportunity to live, learn,
lead, and serve! Through a network of community members, peer mentors, instructors, and residence
hall staff, students will make lasting connections and create a strong foundation for success at UNL
and in life beyond college.
Located on the east side of the downtown campus, Abel Hall serves as the home base for all
BLC students. This newly renovated residence hall houses the Business Learning Community
on the 5th Floor. There is available two laundry rooms and a post office. The state-of-the-art
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Nebraska Student Union, the College of Business Building and
Love Library are only a short walk from Abel Hall - providing easy access to numerous academic and
technology resources. Social events, recreational activities, and cultural and educational programming
will be planned throughout the year, allowing ample opportunity to meet students will similar interests
and share in the excitement of being a Husker!
By enrolling in common courses throughout the first year, BLC students will quickly develop
strong bonds and will have a unique opportunity to form study groups, participate in tutoring sessions,
build teamwork skills, and connect to the college community.
Fall Semester:
- Business Administration 101 – Business Leadership Development (1 hour)
- Business Administration 150 - (1 hours)
- English 151 – Writing Argumentative (3 hours)
Spring Semester:
- History 110/111 – U.S. History before 1877 and after 1877 to the present (3 hours)
The BLC emphasize concepts of intercultural awareness and social responsibility so
that students can begin building the skills and knowledge needed to become future business and
community leaders. Guest speakers, business trips, and other enrichment activities will provide
students with the opportunity to learn from practical experiences and connect coursework to their
personal goals and interests.
Through civic engagement learning projects, such as the UNL "Big Event," BLC
students will have an opportunity to enhance their interpersonal and leadership skills through
real-world projects while also gaining a greater appreciation of the role that business leaders play
in the community.
"Because of the Business Learning Community, I have great instructors, met tons of new
people, and developed friendships with other students with similar studies. I honestly can't think
of what freshman year of college would be like without the BLC."
Oscar
Freshman in Business
"I am so happy that I know people in my classes that I will be continuing my college career with. It
puts the small school feel in a very large school."
Sarah
Freshman in Business
"The Business Learning community was probably the most helpful in adjusting to college. Not only
did I meet new people from the community, but it also created a feeling of comfort to be surrounded by
people who share a common goal."
Leslie
Freshman in Business
- Becoming a part of the UNL and College of Business Administration communities more quickly
- Building friendships with people who share similar interests and academic goals
- Getting involved on campus and developing leadership skills
- Connecting with Peer Mentors who share a critical student perspective on college success
- Interacting with instructors outside of the classroom
- Participating in a variety of social and enrichment activities
- Contributing to the local community through service learning
The Business Learning Community is open to all first-year students in the
College of Business Administration. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students will receive a learning community application via email after they have returned
a housing contract. For more information, contact the UNL Housing Department at
housing@unl.edu or call (402) 472-3753.
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