Episode #46: My MBA Journey to Georgetown and The Importance of Culture and Values

 

Adam Davis is a MBA Student in the Class of 2021 at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. During our conversation, we talked about his career prior to business school, and why he chose an MBA and Georgetown. We also spoke about the values and culture at Georgetown and what makes it a unique place, and what he hopes to spend time on during his second year, and his advice for prospective MBA applicants. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Show Notes

  • 1:50 – Adam’s background and journey to McDonough
  • 7:47 – Why Adam chose Georgetown, and the qualities that were important to him in selecting an MBA program
  • 12:25 – Importance of culture and values in selecting an MBA program
  • 14:30 – Adam’s perspective on how Georgetown MBA students live the core values of the school
  • 18:10 – Adam’s focus on the Willam G mcogawan fund
  • 19:35 – Adam’s thoughts on his career journey, and how an MBA is helping him achieve it
  • 25:30 – Why an MBA is going to help Adam to achieve his goals
  • 27:16 – How Adam is going to spend his second year of business school, and what he is going to be involved in
  • 31:58 – Adam’s approach to making the most of the MBA experience, despite the changing circumstances
  • 34:30 – Examples of how Adam and his classmates are finding unique ways to connect
  • 38:52 – Advice for prospective MBA students and applicants