PitchCamp taught me “Know, Feel, Do.”
By Anna Petrilli, Class of 2025 At PitchCamp, the one-day workshop hosted by the Kilts Center, students learned how to supercharge their presentation skills. Participants got hands-on experience blending communication science, neuroscience, improv techniques, and storytelling frameworks. The workshop gave students new insights to elevate their ability to deliver powerful presentations, pitches, and proposals and […]
Running a Startup as a Boothie: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey at Booth
Guest Blog by Edward Gao After 4 years in Strategy Consulting at Accenture, I knew how to analyze tough problems and develop hypothetical solutions, so I came to Booth focused on gaining as much experience around building and executing on ideas. Coming into Booth, one of my goals was to jump into startups, either by […]
Navigating Life as a First-Time Mum and a Chicago Booth Student
Guest Blog by Kikelomo Anjorin Fifteen months ago, my life took a turn. I had just gotten married and moved to a new country as an MBA student—without my partner. Therefore, discovering my pregnancy was worrisome, but, as the saying goes, every positive situation has its challenges. While the prospect of motherhood seemed intriguing, the […]
Mastering the Kilts Case Competition: Insights from Team ReAI Intelligence
Guest Blog by Team ReAI Intelligence: Nikhil Kishore, Shalini Suresh Kumar, Tomás Soracco, and Victor Sosa Team ReAI Intelligence, winners of the 2023 Kilts Center Case Competition, share their perspective and learnings from their experience and why other Boothies should apply! The annual Kilts Case Competition provided a distinctive opportunity to bridge the gap between […]
Building Bonds with Boothies in Tanzania
Rosemary Concepcion shares her transformative experience navigating the analytical wilderness at Chicago Booth and beyond. From a liberal arts background in a financial services firm to the thrilling trek in Tanzania, discover the unexpected adventures, diverse cultures, and lasting connections that have shaped her MBA experience. Tell us about yourself and take us along your […]
Generosity in Action
As we gather around for the holidays, discover how Boothies extends the spirit of pay-it-forward to the wider community, leaving an impact that resonates far beyond the campus borders. Learn more about the pay-it-forward culture as Chloe and Stephen share their firsthand experiences that defines Booth’s vibrant community. Tell us about a time when you […]
The Future of Business with AI
Guest blog by Holly Holcomb ChatGPT shot to popularity when it launched in late 2022, gaining one million users in just five days (it took Facebook 10 months). Over the past year, industries have had a myriad of reactions to AI. My background is in the film industry, where, most recently, AI was a contentious topic […]
Celebrating Diversity and Ambitions During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect upon and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural contributions that are so deeply embedded into the multicultural fabric of the United States. This month-long celebration allows individuals of Hispanic, Latinx, and Latine descent to showcase their heritage and serves as a reminder of the many contributions made […]
Discover the Vibrant and Diverse Neighborhoods of Chicago
Chicago Booth’s international Random Walks are iconic, but so are random walks through Chicago’s neighborhoods. The “Windy City” is not only famous for its skyline and deep-rooted history but also for its diverse and dynamic neighborhoods that make up the fabric of this amazing city. Each neighborhood possesses a distinct charm, offering native residents and […]