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Xlerate Lazaridis

Your first steps to success.

About Xlerate

Welcome to Laurier! Although many people say that the difference between high school and university is “sky-high” - Xlerate Lazaridis is here to help you with that transition. Focused exclusively on first year Business & Economic students (aka you!), we provide resources like academic insight and advice, mentorship and support, and amazing opportunities like the largest case competition at Laurier! Whether it’s questions about course selection or even what to avoid at the dining hall, we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking to make the most of your first year at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, get involved with us and prepare to Xlerate to new heights!

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Xlerate's Mission

Through our community of upper-years committed to help, we aim to help every first-year student in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics achieve lasting success academically, socially, and professionally.

Xlerate Select

Our mentorship program, Xlerate Select, is an exclusive leadership and development experience for first-year BBA and economics students. Using personality, career goals, and aspirations, first-years are matched with an upper-year mentor who is highly involved and accomplished in the Lazaridis community. Then through eight months of carefully designed programming, mentees will have various opportunities to get closer with their mentors, meet others in the program, and further their own professional development. Joining Xlerate Select as a mentee is highly recommended for anyone who wants to make the most out of their first year in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Mentee applications will be released in mid-September. Stay tuned to our social media pages and mailing list to be notified when they open!

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Questions and Answers

What kinds of events does Xlerate host?

Xlerate runs events throughout the year to help you stay academically and professionally at your best. Our BU111 and BU121 Quizbowls occur at the end of each semester to help you with the math portion in both of these required courses. Our flagship First Year Case Conference takes place in January – last year, we had over 230 delegates making it the largest case competition at Laurier! We have various other events and opportunities in the works, so follow us on social media or sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date on everything Xlerate!

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How Can I Become An Xlerate Select Mentee?

Mentee applications for the Xlerate Select Mentorship Program are open during the first few weeks of September. Simply fill out a Google Form to be considered for a position! Successful applicants will be matched with an upper-year Lazaridis student who will be revealed during the kickoff event! More information can be found on the Xlerate Select Instagram page (@xlerate.select).

Why should I become an Xlerate Select mentee?

Having a mentor is incredibly valuable at any stage of life. Moreover, finding a mentor willing to invest their time and energy in you can be difficult. That’s why taking part in a mentorship program like Xlerate Select is an incredible opportunity for a first-year student. In the past, mentees have reported increased confidence levels and success in their first-year as a result of the mentoring relationships formed in Xlerate Select. If you sign up, we assure you that you will be better equipped to crush your first-year as well!

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