Loujaine AlMoallim (MBA ’24) interviews Assistant Professor Tiona Zulzul (DBA ’14) about her personal journey, her time at HBS, and her advice for HBS leaders. Can you briefly tell us about the journey that got you to where you are today? The highs and lows of teaching and research were a frequent topic around my… Continue reading Female Professors at HBS Series: Tiona Zulzul
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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
Female Professors at HBS Series: Summer R. Jackson
Loujaine AlMoallim (MBA ’24) interviews Assistant Professor Summer R. Jackson about her personal journey, her time at HBS, and her advice for HBS leaders. Can you briefly tell us about the journey that got you to where you are today? Wow, there are so many places that I could start. To keep it simple, I’m… Continue reading Female Professors at HBS Series: Summer R. Jackson
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
Around the World in Seven Days
Mahlaqa Kamran (MBA ’24) spoke with members of the community about their spring break adventures. “I’m not ready for this week!” is a statement that can be attributed to many of us. It rings especially true in the aftermath of spring break. As per tradition, HBS students went traveling far and wide around the world… Continue reading Around the World in Seven Days
From the Editor’s Desk
The times, they are a-changin’ April arrived, and with it, warmer weather, more sunlight hours, and the last month of classes in the 2022-2023 academic year. Looking to the future, with just a few weeks and a few finals to go, many HBS students find themselves at an inflection point. For RCs, rejoining the workforce… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
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?
From the Editor’s Desk
The duality of HBS “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is a saying we have all heard over and over again. As we approach midterm season, and try to remember everything we’ve learned in FIN, that phrase sure rings true. Yet somehow in the next week or two we will master multiples valuations… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
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
Female Professors at HBS Series: Jill Avery
Loujaine AlMoallim (MBA ’24) interviews Senior Lecturer of Business Administration Jill Avery about her personal journey, her time at HBS, and her advice for HBS leaders. Can you briefly tell us about your journey that got you to where you are today? I was an English and art history major as an undergraduate at University… Continue reading Female Professors at HBS Series: Jill Avery
From the Editor’s Desk
The start of something new The tradition of setting a New Year’s resolution is ancient. Over 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians started each year by promising they’d repay their debts. A dozen centuries later, the Romans pledged to Janus, the god of doors and gates and transitions, that they’d be better in the new year… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk
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
Conversations with HBS Student Mothers
An investment in women is an investment in the world. Christianne McKinnon, Contributor Tears welled in my eyes when I first noticed the multitude of female students at Harvard Business School. It is a world I could not have imagined growing up and one where people do not automatically assume I am the partner. Historically,… Continue reading Conversations with HBS Student Mothers
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
Is It Breaking a Glass Ceiling or an Ice Pond?
Should metaphors that are used regularly be taken at face value or are they misleading? Glass ceiling is a term coined back in 1979 by two women that worked at Hewlett-Packard. It describes the roadblocks facing women and other minority groups when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder. It is true that even now… Continue reading Is It Breaking a Glass Ceiling or an Ice Pond?
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
The Books That Changed Us
Students share book recommendations for finding new meaning or seeing the world differently. Growing up, I liked to read so much it was almost annoying. On the day I got my first library card, I borrowed the maximum number of books I was allowed. From then on, I would go to the library with my… Continue reading The Books That Changed Us
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