Student Life

Student Activities, Government, and Clubs

Would you like to…

• head a career trek to India?
• captain an ice hockey team that competes against other top MBA programs?
• run one of the many well-known student conferences?
• show off your country's traditional dance during International Week?
• be part of the Student Association Orientation Committee?

There are abundant opportunities to participate in student government and clubs as well as activities that match your particular interests, whether you are looking for a diversion from academic life or to have a significant impact on the HBS community.

“It not only has changed the way I make business decisions, but has forced me to contemplate broader issues in my life: How should I live? What are the most important values? What impact can I make?”

Monica Liu MBA '07

With more than 70 clubs and over 200 leadership positions in the Student Association, there are many ways to refine your leadership and organizational management experience, explore interests, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

Campus Activities

In addition to more than 300 speakers and nearly 20 conferences each year on the HBS campus, there are many annual activities hosted by clubs, the Student Association, sections, the MBA Program, and the School. These include International Week, the HBS Health Fair, Newport Ball, Holidazzle, Section Olympics, First-Year Thanksgiving Dinners, Movie Nights, the HBS Business Plan Contest, and the HBS Show.