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SVMP and 2+2 Alumna, Alexxis Isaac
- 01 Jul 2020
How SVMP Helped Me Take My Next Steps (2+2) and Find Myself
We grew up with the foundation of a single mom, my grandparents, child support, and food stamps. In middle school, I transitioned to living in San Antonio with my dad who is Panamanian and who was married to my stepmom. Two more siblings came along and I found myself in a two-parent, relatively stable middle-class household. I learned a lot in my childhood, and something that I will always be grateful for was the opportunity to understand and live through a wide variety of circumstances. It built my empathy towards others and instilled in me a sense of gratitude for the small things in life. [...]
Typing this now I wish I was back with the people I only spent a week with, but who now feel like family. Everyone was unique in their own way, incredibly hard-working, and passionate about discovering their purpose and leaving a lasting mark on the world. Despite my wishes, I know everyone left SVMP feeling confident, empowered, and prepared to transform their respective disciplines and environment through dynamic and ambitious leadership. [...]
How I incorporated my experience in the Asian American community at Harvard Business School into co-founding Fish Sauce. [...]
The HBS Summer Venture in Management Program, an immersive, weeklong experience for rising college seniors, was developed to increase diversity and opportunity in business education. During their time on campus, SVMPers gain business leadership skills and develop a deeper understanding of the MBA program at HBS. [...]
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) at HBS is a one week management training program for rising college seniors. It’s designed to increase diversity and opportunity in business education, and give college students a sneak peek into life at HBS. Each June, students from around the world gather on campus to read cases, learn from HBS faculty, and understand more about the MBA program. [...]
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