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I wanted to go to a school that prepares generalists, invites dialogue in the class, and attracts truly diverse candidates. With my desire to live and work outside of the US, an internationally-recognized brand was a deciding factor too. HBS was the only one that fit the bill. A lot of schools prepare you for your first post-MBA job, but the HBS case method goes further. HBS classroom discussions simulate the kind of multifaceted challenges that senior executive leaders face which prepares you to be the leader you want to be in 20 years. [...]
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I’d get into Harvard, let alone HBS. I didn’t apply to Harvard for undergrad because I was too intimidated, and I almost did the same for HBS. I thought it’d be a waste of time, effort, and money because I’d get rejected anyway. But I am so glad I did apply! I’ve never been in such a diverse, stimulating, and inspiring environment. I’ve learned so much, I’ve been challenged and pushed outside of my comfort zone, and I’ve grown in ways that I could not have imagined. [...]
Founded by siblings Azeez Gupta (MBA 2019) and Namya Mahajan (MBA 2022), the edtech nonprofit Rocket Learning targets India’s lower-income students—and the teachers and parents who support them. [...]
Cissy Chen (MBA 2019) reflects on how her experience at HBS shaped her career and inspired her to make a difference in her home region of Asia through impact investing. [...]
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In a year characterized by growing levels of anti-AAPI hate across the country, we wanted to stand in solidarity and celebrate the diversity, character, and strength of the AAPI community here at HBS.
The Asian-American Business Association (AABA), in collaboration with students and organizations across campus, is proud to share and honor the stories of our community members. We hope these stories showcase the history, richness, and diversity of the AAPI experience and inspire hope for a world of empathy, compassion, and courage. [...]
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The views and opinions expressed in the MBA Voices blog are those of the authors.
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