Prospective Student FAQ, Part III: In the Classroom
I’m continuing in my quest to answer the most frequently asked questions that prospective students have about Booth! In my last post two posts, I discussed life in Chicago and the career search. In this post, I will answer commonly asked questions about academic life at Booth.
I’m an Ally
Picture yourself in class at Booth. You may be halfway between taking notes and refreshing your Instagram feed. At some point, you look across the room. One of your classmates has a purple sticker on her name tent with a rainbow flag on the bottom. You read on the sticker the word “Ally.” You may […]
Star’s STARtup Lessons
Most people come to business school to change careers, and I’m no exception. I worked as a tech entrepreneur in the mobile app space before business school and came to Booth to transition into a new career in the tech corporate space, one that would be more impactful, stable, and financially rewarding.
Prospective Student FAQ, Part II: Careers
I’m on a mission to answer the most frequently asked questions that prospective students have about Booth! In my last post, I addressed questions related to Chicago living. In this post, I will tackle an area of great importance to most future MBAs: getting a job.
Booth Winter Formal
Booth’s Winter Formal was a smashing success! Check out pictures of Boothies dressed to the nines on our Facebook page!
Prospective Student FAQ, Part I: Chicago Living
I’m a seasoned First Day volunteer and I jump at every other opportunity to talk with prospective students about Booth. So, I’m very familiar with the kinds of questions prospective Booth students have. In this post, I have made an attempt to answer the most frequented asked questions with regard to Chicago living.
Chicago Booth: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Like many new Booth students, I arrived in Chicago having left many friends and a partner in another city. I worried about how quickly I would make new friends in a school environment. I was surprised by just how quickly the bonding began.
Making it Work: Long Distance Relationships at Booth
Gaining admission into business school is an exciting time that can be accompanied by difficult decisions. For people in relationships, the decision of whether both partners should move to a new city often arises. There are a ton of factors to consider when making this decision (e.g., career goals, immigration constraints, distance) and each couple […]
Psychologist to Marketer, Part III: The Internship
In case you missed my previous posts on career switching and marketing classes at Booth, let me bring you up to speed. Prior to Booth, I trained as a clinical psychologist and worked as an assistant professor. Currently, I am a second year student at Booth pursuing a career in marketing. Over the summer, I […]