March 8th, 2026
I participated in my first Business Professionals of America State Conference yesterday and it was a blast!
I was definitely a theater kid in high school (ahem, drama club president here) so, between that and always having a job, I didn’t really have time for any other clubs or organizations. When I went back to school this time around, I made a conscious decision to participate in the kind of groups I didn’t get to when I was younger. That part of my adult educational experience has been magical.
I was president of the Creative Arts & Writing Club for almost two years, I’m a member of Phi Theta Kappa and my friend Erika suggested BPA as a relatively low time investment but highly rewarding and so fun. And she was right!
I ended up getting first place in two of my competitions and third place in another, which is pretty good for my debut! I got some solid feedback and it was all an excellent learning opportunity. I qualified for the National Conference in May, which takes place in Nashville this year, so I might take a little trip after graduation!
I totally recommend BPA for anyone who is curious about it. It’s a good place to network and the event itself was well-run and so enjoyable. I am not sure, however, how much more professional I am; my mischievous stripes just won’t seem to wash off.
The Den 