»September 11, 2006: Investment Banking Internship
Before school ended I spoke a bit about my process for going after investment banking internships. I wrote about networking, different organizations that are helpful for opening the door, and what my expectations for the summer. Now, the question I keep getting asked is, How was your summer? So - to all those who are curious or contemplating here are the few points of commentary I can sha... ... (MORE)
)»August 30, 2006: Importance of Dreams
This isn t a discussion of the virtues of the MBA or business school. Rather, this entry is a reminder to all of us to dream big, be unafraid in our pursuits, and live wise knowing that tomorrow is not promised today.This entry is about a recent high school graduate who aspired to things greater than what he saw aroun... ... (MORE)
»August 28, 2006: B-School - Part Deux (2)
Hello World -Well I am back from the summer with many tales to tell both about the internship and the second year experience. It s a bit hard to believe that last year at this time I was, like many for you, wide-eyed and bushy tailed for the start of this new adventure called business school. The start of this year ... ... (MORE)
»April 22, 2006: Summer Internship Prep - Investment Banking
As I get closer to my internship start date I m getting both excited and anxious. Excited because I have a unique opportunity to learn from the inside about a field and a firm that are both historical and surrounded by an ethos of legendary heroes and villains. I am anxious because I got to this point through a comb... ... (MORE)
»April 10, 2006: In the Midst of Mid-Terms
Spring-Break Safari in Hluhluwe Reserve Park- South AfricaIt s Monday night, or rather Tuesday morning, at midnight and I ve decided to take a brake from my nocturnal activit... ... (MORE)
»March 27, 2006: Diversity – What\\\'s the point?
I grew up in California. Lived in Los Angeles for the first 18 years of my life and today I learned I lived in the unknown shadow of struggles that preceded me. I’m currently watching (yes, even as I write) Walkout, a powerful HBO film ab... ... (MORE)
»March 24, 2006: Making Good Use of Breaks
So - you ve made it to business school, gotten through the majority of your first year classes and have a very busy summer ahead of you - what are you planning for spring break? There were three schools of thought here that can be categorized as follows:1) Secure an internship; 2) Get some R&R and hang with the spouse ... ... (MORE)
»March 9, 2006: Time Just Flies By
There is the saying that time flies by when you re having fun - Well, it also flies by when you re busy playing catch-up, getting work done, being active in campus clubs, and getting re-plugged in to classes after the recruiting cycle.It s been over a month since I last updated this blog, which is pretty scary considering how much I like to write and tons has happened. The first thing is, Win... ... (MORE)
»January 21, 2006: What Professors Are Good For
Get to know your professors. This is one of the carry-aways that I have brought from undergrad to grad school and it is serving me well. It is very easy to get wrapped up in courses and to forget that professors are more than the sum of their syllabi and lecture notes. They re also a fount of industry knowledge and e... ... (MORE)
»January 21, 2006: What A Difference A Semester Makes
We just finished our first week of classes and I am struck by the difference between core and elective courses. I am also surprised at the level of knowledge I ve been able to gain and retain given the intensity and short time frame of our classes.Most notable - in my Strategic Decision Making course we have a cross sec... ... (MORE)
