Competitions

Competitions at Vanderbilt provide a dynamic environment for students to sharpen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Through case studies, strategy challenges, and industry-specific tasks, students collaborate, innovate, and present solutions to real-world problems. Competitions offer an invaluable platform for students to demonstrate their talents to industry professionals and showcase their accomplishments to future employers. 

 

About Competitions

Competitions involve more than just winning a prize—they are transformative events where students learn to: 

  • Think critically and strategically about complex issues. 
  • Collaborate with peers to develop innovative solutions. 
  • Engage with industry leaders and receive constructive feedback. 
  • Gain insights that are essential for career readiness. 

Overview

  • Why Participate in Competitions?
    • Showcase Your Skills: Competitions provide a stage for students to highlight their analytical, creative, and decision-making abilities. 
    • Build Your Network: Engage directly with industry professionals and potential employers. 
    • Enhance Your Resume: Achievements and skills gained from competitions are attractive to employers and make for great talking points in interviews. 
    • Earn Recognition: Many competitions allow students to earn VandyPASS badges or other forms of recognition that can be shared on resumes and professional profiles. 
  • How to Get Involved:
    1. Register: Log into Handshake, search using the “IE” label, and sign up for your preferred competition. 
    2. Prepare: Many competitions offer pre-event workshops or sessions to help students prepare, covering skills like problem-solving, presentation techniques, and industry-specific insights. 
    3. Compete and Reflect: Present your solutions, engage with judges, and use the experience to grow professionally. 
    4. Earn a Badge: Participate in VandyPASS to earn a badge for each competition, which can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile. 
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FAQs

  • Are Competitions Open to All Majors?

    Yes! We encourage students from diverse fields to participate, as different perspectives enrich the competition experience. 

  • What Types of Problems will Students be Solving?

    Competition topics vary by industry, but all challenges are designed to be engaging, relevant, and aligned with real-world issues.

  • How Do Students Prepare?

    Most competitions offer prep sessions, but you can also review past competition cases and reach out to career coaches for guidance.

Contact

  • Destiny Rumble

    Destiny Rumble

    Assistant Director of Immersive Experiences & Treks