Ntang wrote:
Okay, so another question for you current B-schoolers out there. What has your experience with the Net Impact chapter at your school been like?
I've heard varying things from different folks at different schools, which only makes sense. I'm looking closely at Darden right now, which isn't a school especially well known for its social enterprise/sustainability strengths, and I'm trying to map out a possible course of action for my job search if I ended up there. I have a feeling that at any top-ranked school, you'll have a core group of people interested in this do-gooder stuff, and that they'll gravitate towards Net Impact. I'm just wondering how effective NI chapters are at connecting their members with contacts in the field.
Where are the rest of you looking?
I've spoken to a few of the net-impact members at Booth - they make it sound like it is a well-attended group, but I think that this varies year to year, based on the leadership of the group and the makeup of the incoming class. I would venture to say that these groups at schools can change pretty quickly for two reasons:
1) The general trend towards more socially-conscious business practices
2) The fact that B-School is only two years, meaning you get a fresh group of students (eliminating any old biases) quickly.
If I get accepted, I certainly plan to take part in Booth's net-impact club, maybe even a leadership position in my second year. I believe B-School is a great opportunity for people to make a difference - tons of great minds, some free-time and a desire to make a difference...sounds like a recipe for success.
Is anyone else out there interested in Microfinance, if so, what are your specific plans post-MBA? Going abroad? Banking side of things or program side?
Really interested in connecting with others who are pursuing mf as a career choice.