The first few months of business school can be a whirlwind. From moving to a new city, meeting literally hundreds of new people, and getting back into the classroom there so many new and exciting opportunities and challenges that come with the beginning of business school. Maureen Keegan (Darden, ’17) moved to Charlottesville in […]
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Name: Eli Nofzinger School: NYU Stern Year: 2015 Post-Graduation Plans: McKinsey & Co. Here’s what you need to know Business school, particularly at the outset, can be overwhelming. Many students feel pressure (both internally and externally) to fully immerse themselves and succeed in all aspects of MBA life: academic, career, and social. Adding extracurriculars on
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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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