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Every January, MIT students embark on IAP (Independent Activities Period). This is an entire month off of traditional schooling designed to be a time to learn about new things, take classes or seminars around the Institute, or work at one month (or even one week) "externships" with participating companies or alumni. January is also the time for interviews on campus at MIT Sloan. Before I came to Sloan I decided that the traditional MBA recruiting process, and in fact, traditional MBA jobs (consulting, banking, finance, etc.) were not for me. Instead I came here to learn how to start companies,... Readmore... Luke @ MIT |
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The expected thing happened today. CEIBS MBA rank dropped from 8th to 22. This was purely expected which both the Dean also expected in his speech after the ranking and the students know very well. There were some inherent reasons for it which any body who is on the CEIBS campus knows very well. This includes all Professors, Directors, Deans or the students.
First of all something...Readmore... Lucky@ CEIBS |
"it's actually possible to get to know 300 people" is a part of the answer I used to give to the why Darden question. The same answer I got a year before. Today in class we've had a Darden grad from the 80's. After hearing how he made millions and analyzing some of his business decisions we've had the chance to get some advice from him. As it turns out, he got all of his jobs from his fellow classmates. He then told us to take a look around because these are the people who will be our network for life. These are the ones we'll reach out for advice, support and business opportunities.
It's easy to forget this sometimes and stay in that close circle of friends padding your comfort zone. I hope that I will not look back one day and feel I could have done better on this front.
I almost forgot, there was another alumnus from '95 that had mentioned that nothing matters in the long run, but LO and Marketing. I've heard this so much that I'm actually starting to beleive it. Good thing I am taking every marketing class at Darden.
Readmore... Oren Root @ Darden |
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My recent travel to Ghana gave me the chance to continue this saga I started during my indian adventure. In fact I spent the first 2 weeks of January working with Amend.org, an organization involved in road-safety education in Africa. The goal of the project was to evaluate the possible distribution models for Amend's newly produced reflective backpack. I started this project last October, together with other 3 fellow sloanies. Unfortunately my teammates couldn't join me for the on-site visit in Accra (Ghana's capital) but I could count on another valid support, my girlfriend (the "half" from post's title), who... Readmore... Francesco @ MIT SLoan |
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A few weeks ago, from January 2nd-6th, 85+ students from my class attended the 2010 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) Silicon Valley Study Tour. This was a mandatory trip for all of the students in the E&I program at MIT, one which proved to be a great learning experience. For me, it was the best experience at MIT Sloan so far, and I feel a number of other classmates agree. We were led by MIT Entrepreneurship Center acting director Bill Aulet. Everyone at MIT should meet Bill Aulet. The guy is hilarious, self-effacing, and at the same time brilliant. His wisdom... Readmore... Luke @ MIT |
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