Knowing what I know now…
With graduation around the corner, I hope I can offer a few thoughts that admits and applicants may find useful as you consider your time at Chicago Booth. Twenty-two months in business school is a truly short time, but it is a short time that can greatly enhance your life. As I reflect on my time […]
Booth Lab Courses: The Best of Both Worlds
From Social Enterprise to Healthcare to Private Equity or Venture Capital, there are a number of lab courses across a range of subjects here at Booth that give you a chance to work on real issues with real companies. These courses offer a unique opportunity to learn and do. And for a career switcher like me, they are […]
Neighborhoods North and West of the Loop
Chicago has been called a “City of Neighborhoods” due to the development of ethnic enclaves as the city grew ever larger in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today you still find vestiges of that time in names like Ukrainian Village, Chinatown, and Greektown. If you are looking for a neighborhood feel in Chicago – and […]
A Plug for Booth Live
Hi everyone, I am Andrea. I’m a second year student and before coming to Booth, I was the fund manager of an impact investment fund. I will be joining Amazon full-time after graduation. I’m Dami, from Lagos, Nigeria. Was at BCG Chicago and still considering different opportunities for full time. Hello everyone, I’m Robey and […]
Living in South Loop
Twelve percent of the Class of 2017 lives in South Loop, and so do I. If you are considering where to live in Chicago, South Loop is a neighborhood you should certainly consider. The neighborhood is growing and changing constantly. For more data on where Boothies live, check out Ramiro’s post. What/where is South Loop?
First Quarter with a Family
Happy New Year and Congratulations to the First Round Admits! As admits talk to more and more current Booth students I often get the questions about balancing family, school, and the social life of business school. If you have read the Booth Experience before you know that my wife works fulltime and we have a […]
Veterans Day at Chicago Booth
On Veterans Day, I always think about those who have served, those who are currently serving, and those who will serve. But it is also hard for me to think about veterans without thinking about the impact of the University of Chicago economist Milton Friedman – the father of America’s all-volunteer force.
If they are important to you…
If they are important to you… My daughter was born the night before my Corporate Finance midterm. I will quote from my Corporate Finance Syllabus, “I do not allow taking exams outside of the scheduled exam times… the only exception for the midterm is a documented medical emergency.” Is having a baby a medical emergency […]
Back to school!
Great to meet you! My name is Drew Thomas. Before Chicago Booth, I served 10 years in the U. S. Navy as a pilot. I am looking forward to sharing my Booth Experience with you this year. Of course it is not all class, recruiting and clubs are a big part of this experience. I […]