Let's be honest; when people hear the word "networking", they frequently recoil in dread thinking about cheesy events where strangers smash business cards in your hand. When done wrong, putting yourself out there and making professional connections can feel intimidating, unpleasant, and tiring. But networking DOESN'T have to suck. Join us as 4 accomplished alumni discuss the role that networking has played in their career journeys and how they were able to spin a worn-out concept into something energizing, authentic, and meaningful - as well as successful.