Embrace the Unexpected with Grace
Having my Booth interview two weeks after I delivered my baby, calling the movers with the constant sound of the baby crying in the background, having an unexpected wrist surgery one month before I moved to Chicago, juggling coursework, recruiting, and taking care of my not-yet-one year old baby….I knew my MBA experience was not […]
Standing at the Crossroads: Navigating Recruiting at Booth
Do you know what do you want to do after business school? You have to put something down on your application essays, I understand that…but do you really know which career path you would like to pursue starting day one of your MBA program? I think the answer from most of us is “no”. One […]
Working Together: Navigating Being in a Dual-Career Couple (Part II: Anat Gotfried)
Have you ever thought about managing a two-person career search with your partner? Or wondered how you should approach compromising on whose career gets priority at different points? Or how you will split up responsibilities once kids come into the picture to ensure both people remain fulfilled in their careers? These are questions MBA students […]
Working Together: Navigating Being in a Dual-Career Couple (Part I: Katie Hermann)
Have you ever thought about managing a two-person career search with your partner? Or wondered how you should approach compromising on whose career gets priority at different points? Or how you will split up responsibilities once kids come into the picture to ensure both people remain fulfilled in their careers? These are questions MBA students […]
Getting Involved at Booth – What it Means to Lead and to Serve
When talking with prospective students, I am often asked about leadership opportunities at Booth and time management. When I share information about demonstrating leadership as a co-chair, there are even more questions about the value of that role and balancing that with classes and recruiting. That’s why I decided to talk with three Boothies who, […]
Feeling Connected Remotely
With Chicago Booth shifting to dual-modality instruction this Fall, some Boothies made the decision to spend part or all of the quarter in locations outside of Chicago. How did they manage to stay connected? What insights do they have for those curious about what life as an MBA student is like in our “new normal”? […]
Planning an Unconventional Conference in an Unusual Time
In addition to being on The Booth Experience team, I am also a co-chair of the Corporate Management Group (CMG). In my role as co-chair, I played an instrumental role in planning our biggest event, the CMG Symposium. Keep reading for insights behind the scenes of planning the event, my reflection on what it means […]
Socially Distanced at the Chicago Botanic Garden
One of my favorite places in Chicago is the Chicago Botanic Garden. I have always loved nature and being outdoors. So, let’s face it, an outdoor museum featuring a wide selection of plants and flowers…what’s not to like? In a time when it’s important to take safety and responsibility into consideration when planning activities with […]
Brand New Offering: Virtual Faculty Speaker Series
During the Autumn Quarter, Booth announced its latest offering, the Virtual Faculty Speaker Series. With a goal of providing students additional opportunities to engage with Booth professors outside of the classroom setting, the series highlights Booth faculty’s latest research, passions, hobbies, industry trends, and current events. I recently had the opportunity to attend the first […]