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I am one of four children born to my Nigerian parents. I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest commercial hub, and in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. I have fond memories of my childhood such as learning about Nigeria’s history on my grandpa’s walking tours of Lagos Island, celebrating Eid holidays with family, and working on craft projects with my twin sister. [...]
Erin Kaivan - Intelligence Officer, Mother, and MBA Student
- 08 Nov 2019
Erin Kaivan (MBA 2020) Talks Motherhood and the Military
When Erin Kaivan was in the fifth grade, she made three outspoken promises to the world: that she would become an actress, she would reach six feet in height, and that she would go to Harvard. Of the three predictions, one came close to realization (Erin is 5' 11''), one was forgotten (she became a soldier, not an actress), and one leads to where she is now, at HBS. [...]
I started to learn about the application process, the school, and my chances of getting in. I had a number of anxieties about applying to HBS, and at times I considered not applying at all. [...]
We checked in with Charlotte to learn more about why she decided to attend HBS - and find out what advice she has to offer fellow students from Germany. [...]
During my two years at business school I’ve had a lot of time to think about my career goals and explore different industries and job functions. [...]
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