Thriving at HBS as an Introvert

Jigya Bhagat (MBA ’24) interviews RCs on how they manage their energy. HBS is an intense place, there’s no doubt about that. When you’re shelling out $200,000+ for an education that is built largely on the network of people around you, the need to capitalize on that investment by networking and constantly meeting people is… Continue reading Thriving at HBS as an Introvert

FIELD Prep En Brief

Before you head out, read some of the recommendations below. As RC students prepare for FIELD classes, the Harbus Editor Loujaine AlMoallim (MBA ’24) gathered information about students’ experiences in years past. We bring the findings to you here in print to help you avoid the mistakes of your HBS forebears.  Unsurprisingly, most of the… Continue reading FIELD Prep En Brief

The Spangler Cafeteria’s Secret Weapon? Its Staff Members

Edgard Mejico (MBA ’24) interviews Cesar Yepez and Carlos Arboleda, two members of the outstanding team working in the Spangler cafeteria. Every morning, after my 15 minute walk from home to campus, my mind buzzing with cases still left to read, networking events to attend, and text responses to send to family and friends back… Continue reading The Spangler Cafeteria’s Secret Weapon? Its Staff Members

Five Reasons to Live in Dorms

The daily interactions of residential life increase the potential for learning. At HBS, the MBA experience is more than attending classes; it is about having a sense of community and feeling that the place where students live for two years is truly their home. Considering that every student has different circumstances and requirements, they can… Continue reading Five Reasons to Live in Dorms

Full Steam Ahead

An RC student is pursuing his railroad dreams. Trenton Pfister (MBA ’24) has loved trains his whole life. He would spend time with his grandfather on the farm in northwest Ohio and watch trains for hours. “We could see them from the front porch, but we’d camp out overnight by the tracks . . .… Continue reading Full Steam Ahead

Summer Plans Are Just Around the Corner

Jimena Gutierrez (MBA ’24) interviews students who share reflections on their summer internship endeavors. “What are you doing this summer?” That is the question that everyone is asking and being asked this time of the year. It brings excitement to some and anxiety to others. People generally think of their internship as falling in one… Continue reading Summer Plans Are Just Around the Corner

Landing a Product Manager Job in a Dry Job Market

Jigya Bhagat (MBA ’24) shares advice for folks from a non-PM background looking to break into PM roles. As an international student from India with a prior background as a management consultant, I was unprepared to deal with the recruiting market in the US. Previously, recruiting was more predictable in the sense that if you… Continue reading Landing a Product Manager Job in a Dry Job Market

Entertaining New Possibilities

The Media Entertainment and Sports Conference widened the aperture on possible careers in these industries for those with an MBA skillset. This past Sunday, March 26, over 220 students and 50 speakers descended upon the HBS campus to hear from top executives from across multiple sectors within the entertainment industry for the Media Entertainment and… Continue reading Entertaining New Possibilities

Love on the Brain

After Valentine’s Day, HBS students reflect on the state of romance on campus. Rory Finnegan, Editor-in-Chief We’re a few drinks deep when the topic finally comes up. Maybe we’re at Daedelus or Alden & Harlow or someone’s apartment in Continuum. It probably took us three tries to schedule this but now that we’re here, we… Continue reading Love on the Brain

What Is the Social Purpose of a Firm?

Aditya Rau (MBA ’24) reflects on the impact of a new RC course and argues for its expansion This was the question on the lips of RCs as they stumbled back into Aldrich after winter break. Dusting off their boots after trekking to Patagonia and their skis after exploring Jackson Hole, first year students gathered… Continue reading What Is the Social Purpose of a Firm?

Students at Startup Bootcamp Are Just Getting Started

Two founders from last month’s Startup Bootcamp program share their ideas and what’s next on their entrepreneurship journey.Harbus Editorial Team Parent Hero Student founder: Nadim Muzayyin (MBA ‘24) What’s your idea and who are the consumers? Our initial idea was a smart crib that tracks baby data for parents. The initial hypothesis was that moms… Continue reading Students at Startup Bootcamp Are Just Getting Started

Secrets From the Real Celebrities Visiting HBS

Alex Gosch (MS/MBA ‘24) shares key learnings from industry leaders during SIP week. Like many HBS students, I had the fortune to take part in a Short Intensive Program (SIP) filled with interesting insights, intently engaged classmates, and in-person celebrity visits. Yep, I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right.  It’s the Investing in the… Continue reading Secrets From the Real Celebrities Visiting HBS

Startup Corner: Leadership Brainery

Harvard alumni Derrick Young and Jonathan Allen are advancing equitable achievement at the highest levels. Ibe Imo, Contributor Derrick Young Jr. and Jonathan L. Allen lead equitable access to advance education and leadership opportunities through Leadership Brainery, a Boston based non-profit venture which they co-founded after navigating postgraduate education as one of the few African… Continue reading Startup Corner: Leadership Brainery

From the Editor’s Desk

Enjoy the break, you deserve it! Alexandra Bailey Smith, Editor-in-Chief It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, but here we are! Congratulations to the RCs finishing up their first semester at HBS, and well done to the ECs staring down their last. We have a fun lineup of articles this month to… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk

How to Dress for a Boston Winter

Winter gear recommendations from the HBS community Brynne Gosch, Editor Winter is upon us, and for the students from California, the Caribbean, and other happier locales, it can be hard to know how to dress appropriately. The Harbus solicited winter gear recommendations from the campus community for those of us with less cold weather experience.… Continue reading How to Dress for a Boston Winter

Diversity and Inclusion at HBS

Loujaine AlMoallim (MBA ’24) interviews Alicia Thomas about her new role as Director of Diversity and Inclusion for MBA and Doctoral programs at Harvard. Loujaine AlMoallim, Women’s Leadership Editor Can you briefly tell us about your journey that got you to where you are today? I have worked in the higher ed space for almost… Continue reading Diversity and Inclusion at HBS

Celebrating the Many Fall Season Successes Thus Far, HBS Rugby Awaits Harvard-Yale

Bri Kim (MS/MBA ’23) reports on the successful and busy season both teams have enjoyed on and off the pitch, with several important matches left before the semester’s end. Brianna Kim, Contributor After a highly successful spring 2022 season, the HBS Rugby Club eagerly awaited kicking off the new school year. Captained by Andrew Steen… Continue reading Celebrating the Many Fall Season Successes Thus Far, HBS Rugby Awaits Harvard-Yale

Hbs Entrepreneur Building Tech-Led Solution for Soft Skills

Pallavi Chadha (MBA ’24) interviews Jashin Lin (MBA ’23) about her startup Growbie, which offers international students the ability to network and build leadership skills effectively. Pallavi Chadha, Community Editor Jashin Lin, Contributor  Tell us about your background and your company.I am the founder and CEO of Growbie, a personal development platform that democratizes career… Continue reading Hbs Entrepreneur Building Tech-Led Solution for Soft Skills

Summer Spotlight—Gaming: Combining Art and Technology

Sathvik Sudireddy (MBA ’23) talks about a summer spent well at Activision Blizzard.  Tell us more about your background? After studying computer science at Harvard College, I worked at a large international education company, EF (Education First), before transitioning to a GameTech startup called Beamable, which is building a backend-as-a-service live operations platform for game… Continue reading Summer Spotlight—Gaming: Combining Art and Technology

SFP Residents Fight Against Mice

Soldiers Field Park residents react to recent mice sightings and seek solutions. On August 4th, the HBS Parents Group Chat exploded. What had previously been a medium for playground meet-ups became the hotspot for a social movement. The issue: mice.  It all started when Meli Kerr (MBA partner, ’23) posted a petition: “SFP Mouse Problem.”… Continue reading SFP Residents Fight Against Mice