Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not answered here, please email Julia Greenberg at juliag@stanford.edu.

General

When and where is the conference?

“Off the Street - A Woman’s Guide to Non-traditional Business Careers” will occur on Saturday, February 21st, 2009, 10am – 3pm in Annenberg (Cummings Art Building). Click to view map.

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Why do I have to register?

We ask students to register in order to control the total attendance at the conference. Registration ensures that we have the appropriate number of chairs, meals, handouts, etc. You should only register if you definitely plan to attend the event. If you register and then skip the conference, you obstruct other students from benefiting from the conference. Thank you for your cooperation! back to top
How can I cancel my registration?

If you find out that you cannot attend the conference, please let us know! To cancel your registration, please send an email to Julia Greenberg at juliag@stanford.edu. back to top
When is the registration deadline?

Registration for "“Off the Street - A Woman’s Guide to Non-traditional Business Careers” will close on Friday, February 13, 2009. After that date you may contact Julia Greenberg at juliag@stanford.edu to check if any additional spots are still available. Capacity is limited and we need time to assign all sessions appropriately. back to top
Are men allowed to register?

Yes, men are welcome at the conference! back to top

I haven't picked a major and I know nothing about business. Will this conference help me?

You are facing lots of choices! This business conference will help you make informed decisions by giving you the opportunity to explore your interests. Our workshops and panels are targeted to people from a variety of backgrounds. Everyone has to start somewhere, and “Off the Street” gives you a great platform from which to begin thinking about how business may intersect with your academic or professional interests. So start learning today! back to top
I'm an undergraduate. How will this conference help me?

Membership information and details about the mission of each organization is available here. All of our organizations actively encourage membership growth. Joining these organizations is a great way to continue your sharpening your business (or other!) savvy with peers who share similar interests. back to top
I'm a senior or graduate student. How will this conference help me?

As you are thinking about the next steps after Stanford you’ll have the chance to meet representatives from various pre-professional organizations in the Bay Area which you may consider joining upon graduation. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your networking skills and put them in practice at our networking reception. back to top