Al Dea (Kenan-Flagler, ‘15) had a good idea of what was coming his way for his first semester of business school. But just because he knew what was coming didn’t mean he was fully prepared to handle it. By leaning on his classmates and helping them in return when he could, Al navigated his way through […]
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When John Huang came to Ross, he quickly learned that business school would not be the 2 year vacation some proclaim it to be. While his first semester got chaotic, John relied on the relationships he built with his classmates, his ability to prioritize, and finding personal time. He shares his lessons below. Name: John
In just one year at the University of Virginia (Darden) Kayla Cartwright (Darden ‘16) navigated her first semester, landed a consulting internship, traveled the world, and became President of the Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) Learn how Kayla navigated her first semester with the help of her trusty dog Wallace. Name: Kayla Cartwright School: University
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Philip Blackett (HBS, ‘16, and CEO of Magnetic Interviewing LLC) had always dreamed of going to Harvard, and while he went to another find undergraduate institution (Go Heels!) he ended up achieving his dream when he set foot on campus at HBS in the Fall of 2014. During his first semester of business school, Philip juggled the HBS
After spending four years at Deloitte Consulting, Jill Gramolini entered NYU Stern to broaden her business acumen while deepening her expertise in the retail industry. Jill’s background in consulting prepared her to handle the rigorous first semester, and while she still encountered plenty of challenges she managed to effectively juggle multiple priorities while having fun
