By Samantha Klabin, MBA '06
 I landed in Ho Chi Minh City and walked out of the airport. The deliciously humid air enveloped me. I saw crowds and crowds of people with signs fl ashing "Welcome," spawning huge smiles of anticipation. It was at this moment that I realized that all of those little pearls of wisdom brought with me on my trip weren't going to prepare me for what lay ahead. This experience was going to stretch far beyond what I had read or heard - I had a feeling I was in for quite a journey. Continued Here... |
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By Rachel Rettman, MBA '06
 Prague is a strikingly beautiful city. It has a rich history of architecture, art and culture, and a very old-world, European feel. There are many small, winding streets paved in ancient cobblestone with quirky shops to explore, and cute cafes and eateries abound. The Czech Republic is renowned for both Bohemian Crystal (think glasses, candlesticks, and vases) as well as garnets. For shoppers, there was a lot to be had. I feel very good about the contribution I made to the Prague economy! Continued Here... |
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By Paul Androkonis, MBA '06
 On March 11th, fi fty-five Georgetown MBA students descended upon Shanghai to begin their Global Experience. The week-long whirl of activity included meetings with local entrepreneurs and multinational corporate leaders, a phenomenal show by the Shanghai Acrobatic Team, tasty meals at Shanghai's best restaurants, roller coaster cab rides, and lots of shopping. Continued Here... |
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By Ayan Bhattacharya, MBA ‘06
On November 18th, a few members from the South Asian Business Alliance attended the annual Wharton India Economic Forum. This was the 10th Anniversary of one of the premier student run MBA conferences and was held at the Park Hyatt in Philadelphia. Many discussions originating from this conference have lead to the creation of new business ideas, partnerships, and key imperatives adopted by the government and civil society in India. Continued Here... |
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By Said Dabbagh, MBA '07
The former Spanish Prime Minister enlightens MSB students about EU politics and trans-Atlantic relations. Continued Here... |
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By Chris Hairel, MBA '06
First, figure skating is not a sport. Skating is competitive. Skating is athletic. Skaters do amazing and beautiful things. Skating is not a sport. Sports are based on objective outcomes, but figure skating - and snowboard half pipe - is based on subjective judgments. Continued Here... |
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By Justin Toumey, MBA '07
On January 5th and 6th, 2006 more than twenty Georgetown MBA students headed north for the inaugural Boston Trek. Over the course of two days the group visited New Balance, Fidelity, Liberty Mutual, Wellington Management, Cambridge Associates and Bain & Company. Continued Here... |
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By Rachel Rettman, MBA '06
In light of the time of year, I thought that another diatribe about love and my general distaste for the vacuous, manufactured holiday that is Valentines Day might be apropos. Then I figured Valentines Day is over, and enough is enough. The only good thing about that holiday is that everyone gives each other candy. Continued Here... |
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By Ayan Bhattacharya, MBA ‘06
Friday, January 20th 2006 turned out to be a great choice for the Georgetown Entrepreneurship and Technology Alliance's flagship event GETA Day; an uncommonly pleasant day for January in Washington DC. Continued Here... |
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By Joe Losardo, MBA '07
On Friday, February 10th students from more than 25 of the world's top business schools attended the fifth annual MBA Entertainment and Media Conference at NYU Stern School of Business in New York City. The event opened with a greeting from Richard Harrington, President
& CEO of The Thompson Corporation, who spoke about the necessity for media companies to innovate across every aspect of their business. Continued Here... |
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By Matt Blake, MBA '06
Many questions have plagued men and women since the dawn of time: Why are we here? Is there meaning in the universe? To which of the twin ontological motives are the men and women of this millennium more prone? And, perhaps most importantly: What is the Annual Report? Continued Here... |
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By Rushmi Mehan, MBA '07
So Valentine's Day just passed and it may not have turned out exactly as you had planned. For some reason, a night of watching American Idol and eating Hot Pockets at home with your loved one seemed way more romantic in your head. Well, you may have a chance to redeem yourself, a light at the end of the tunnel if you will. And this light is called Vidalia. Continued Here... |
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By Rushmi Mehan, MBA '07
With the MSB spirit of innovation and change, this year's class has formed three new student organizations: the Public Speaking Group, the Mac User group, and the reinvigorated Real Estate Organization. Continued Here... |
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By Phillip Brewster, MBA '07
The nation lost a great symbol of strength and courageous activism on January 30th, 2006. Coretta Scott King went home to be with the Lord and her husband the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Continued Here... |
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By Barry Levy, MBA '07
NIF Auction Brings Home The Bacon
Attendees shell out $21,000 for a lot of dinners - and two safaris Continued Here... |
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By Barry Levy, MBA ‘07
Internship Recruiting Looms Large For First Years
What you should know about finding summer employment
Plus: Q&A from the lovely ladies (and Randy) in Career Management Continued Here... |
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By Matt Blake, MBA '06
Since my fi rst venture into the Car Barn, I had a dream of leaving my mark here, of making a lasting impression that would stand the test of time. I've dreamt and dreamt of creating something that will somehow, someday become a tradition within the Georgetown MBA program. The only problem with this dream has been that it gets crowded-out by the anxiety-ridden nightmares about current account deficits, unsuccessful Littlefi eld strategies, Globe articles that I have failed or forgotten to write, and the fact that I still have no post-graduate employment lined-up that I actually want to accept.
On those nights when I do dream of happiness, puppies and legacies, though, I always return to my fourteenth idea of how to leave a legacy here: The Georgetown MBA Haiku Contest. I have been given special permission to try and implement this important idea once again before I leave. Surely those of you who have scoffed previously have come to your senses and now realize the value inherent in a poetry contest for business school students. In fifteen frightening words: If you don't use the part of your brain that creates poetry, it will die.
Here's the dealio: write a haiku poem in standard 5-7-5 format about anything related to business school existence. Submit that poem to me no later than March 22 in an e-mail to mpb35. I will select the best one and take the winner out for a meal at the Tombs on The Globe's dime. I had a slew of contest rules the last time I tried this, but not this time, buddy-boy; the world is your oyster and haiku is the pearl.
Many attempts to
establish my legacy
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By Courtney Egelhoff, MBA '06
Q&A With MSB '07 Class President Al Ribeiro Continued Here... |
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By Anonymous
Here is an autobiographical testament by one of your esteemed classmates. This person's identity can be found by clicking "Continued here..." below.
I am one of sixteen in my immediate family. I won my cubscout pinewood derby competition. I was on the front page of a metropolitan paper when I was 7 years old. I spent a month in the
hospital when I was three years old.
I've been a cherry picker, a janitor, a costumed Mario, a commercial mover, a receptionist, a masseuse, a gardener, and a copy editor. I made the game winning catch in my hometown's little league baseball tournament semi-finals. I've never owned a car with less than 180k
miles on it. I've lied to officers of the law (statute of limitations has passed).
I've seen the sun rise on Las Vegas. My nickname as a child was "engine engine #9" for the rapidly increasing pitch and volume. I have slept outside in temperatures of -13F. I've exercised my second amendment rights. I know approximately half of all the lines in Top Gun
by heart. I cry during war movies. And for those who know, I am K-B-C-O. I am... Continued Here... |
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By Rachel Rettman, MBA '06
Winter Formal, 2005, held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel here in the nation's capital, had a great turnout and proved to be a lot of fun. It was an opportunity for first and second years alike, all of whom have been buried under a giant stack of work, to let loose and many certainly did. Give a
person three hours to consume an unlimited amount of alcohol and fun will inevitably follow. It is all about the open bar... Continued Here... |
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