Ode to the Class of 2021 – Thank You for an Incredible Two Years
I don’t know where to begin in reflecting on my last two years at Booth. When I think about how I got here, it feels like it was all meant to happen the way it did. What felt like a huge rejection in 2017 meant I ultimately matriculated with classmates that challenged me in and […]
Making the Most of Virtual B-School
Meet Alexandre Lin, a first year who has already paid it forward in more ways than one. I had the pleasure of meeting Alexandre on his interview day when I was an interview greeter. Today, I’m thrilled to call him a peer and a friend! Read more on how Alexandre has made the most of […]
How I’ve Changed at Booth – Part 1
As an Admissions Fellow, one of my responsibilities is conducting interviews. At the end of my interviews, I always leave 10 – 15 minutes for the candidate to ask me any questions. One of my interviewees from the Round 2 interview process asked me a question that caught me off guard and really had me […]
Finding Balance in B-School
Transitioning from being a working professional to a full-time student can be a bit of a culture shock. It happens quickly and there is no way to prepare for it. Once admitted, some people decide to quit their jobs early and travel in anticipation of the b-school life; others, like myself, decide to work until […]
Currently Contemplating: Rising Above Rejection
At some point in our lives we’ll all face rejection. Whether it’s getting denied by your dream business school, a great interview that doesn’t result in an offer, or losing your dream Bucktown apartment in 2017 (still not over this one). Navigating through business school has pushed me to reevaluate the relationship I have with […]
Currently Contemplating: The Value of Vulnerability
Everyone has a different set of goals when they start business school…but, I think we all share one common objective: to grow as thinkers and leaders. Coming into Booth, I was riddled with imposter syndrome. I wouldn’t allow myself to believe I was good enough to be here. As I met more Boothies, I saw […]
Currently Contemplating: Insights from Recruiting
If you read my last blog post about my summer internship at Google, I mentioned four key learnings that I took away from the recruiting process and internship experience. They were: enjoy the process, keep perspective, be thoughtful, and ask for feedback constantly. Since I think these learnings drove a lot of my success this […]
A Google-y Summer
Before getting into how I spent my summer interning at Google, I think it’s important to acknowledge the journey. When I came into Booth, I was pretty certain that I was going to pursue my own entrepreneurial endeavor. I connected with the Polsky Center, got up to speed on the NVC/SNVC, and enrolled in Entrepreneurial […]
Get to Know Sarah Hill
Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I am a rising second year at Booth. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where I gained an appreciation for BBQ, TexMex, sauces of all kinds, and vast sprawls of flatlands. I moved to NYC to attend Fordham University where I studied Accounting and developed my […]