Spring 2025 Semester
Tentative Dates: Weeks of January 28–March 3, 2025
Title: Designing Your Babson Life
Course Number: SEN1347
Instructor: Kylie McCarthy
Day/Time: Tuesdays 6:30–9 p.m.
This is an interactive course designed to help students define their values, access essential resources, and learn from the experiences of others to create an authentic path for their future. Through in-class activities students will:
- define personal values and understand values’ impact on decision-making,
- explore ethical decision-making and personal and professional integrity,
- access resources available at the Center for Career Development (CCD),
- study instructor Kylie McCarthy’s nonlinear path, and
- address what to do when failure arises.
We will also have a special guest speaker, Brett Jewkes of AMBSE. By the end of the course, students can expect to have a clearer understanding of their personal values and how to apply them.
Title: Celebrity, Scandal, and Success: Behind the Spotlight
Course Number: SEN1348
Instructor: Chloe Chin
Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:30–9 p.m.
Are you looking for a space where you can talk about celebrity and celebrities? This course is for you! Stars like Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and Troye Sivan are all part of a much larger story—the narratives of fame, drama, and business that captivate the public. This course unpacks the fascinating world of celebrity culture, where rivalries, scandals, and business ventures collide. Through case studies, we'll explore how and why some stars are lifted up while others are torn down. From public feuds to the contrasting fates of celebrity brands, we'll dive into the narratives that shape public opinion. Through interactive discussions and media analysis, students will dissect the drama, gender dynamics, and power structures that define fame. Together, we'll ask: Why are we so obsessed with celebrity stories, and what do they reveal about success, failure, and ourselves?
Title: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Why Food Is Good
Course Number: SEN1349
Instructor: Laci Kim
Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:30–9 p.m.
This course draws inspiration from Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat to uncover how cuisines around the world master these essential elements of cooking. Together, we’ll dive into the why behind what makes our favorite foods so irresistible: Why is ice cream so delicious? And Why does a sprinkle of salt make it even better? Through the lens of food science, social customs, and pop culture, we’ll explore food’s deeper connections and meanings. Students will engage all their senses—touch, taste, and creativity—by experiencing, savoring, and making dishes that bring these concepts to life.
Title: Passport to 3-Day Weekends!
Course Number: SEN1350
Instructor: Sarah Yang
Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:30–9 p.m.
With Babson's unique 3-day weekend schedule, students have the opportunity to explore the world beyond the classroom. This course will equip you with the essential skills to plan and execute unforgettable 3-day weekend getaways, both domestically and internationally. Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, you'll learn the arts of budgeting, finding affordable ways to travel, crafting efficient itineraries, and navigating the complexities of international travel. Leveraging Babson’s resources and the instructor’s personal travel experience, you'll discover hidden gems. In class sessions, students will create a capstone presentation planning all the logistics of a successful weekend trip, useful for their next adventure.
No actual travel is included in this course.