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FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Unlocking Opportunities and Community: A Deep Dive into the ROMBA Conference |
Guest blog by Felix Contreras-Castro The ROMBA Conference, or Reaching Out MBA, is the world’s largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ business students and alumni. It serves as an unparalleled platform for networking, professional development, and career opportunities. With over 100 corporate partners actively recruiting LGBTQ+ talent, the event features workshops, panels, and a career fair [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Preparing for Your Admissions Interview with Booth |
TBE has gathered the best advice from former Admissions Fellows who shared the Do’s and Don’ts of interviewing. Admissions Fellows are current Booth students who serve as representatives of the Admissions Committee and conduct interviews with prospective candidates. Here is a list of their honest advice on how to succeed. Do’s: Make sure you’ve researched [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Preparing for Your Admissions Interview with Booth |
TBE has gathered the best advice from former Admissions Fellows who shared the Do’s and Don’ts of interviewing. Admissions Fellows are current Booth students who serve as representatives of the Admissions Committee and conduct interviews with prospective candidates. Here is a list of their honest advice on how to succeed. Do’s: Make sure you’ve researched [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Croatia Random Walk |
Guest Blog By Tori Somsak When I was in the process of applying to business schools and I had spoken to my close mentors at Deloitte, who coincidentally happened to be Booth alum, they had shared with me the concept of a “Random Walk.” They discussed stories of their trips to Thailand, China, and Nicaragua [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Croatia Random Walk |
Guest Blog By Tori Somsak When I was in the process of applying to business schools and I had spoken to my close mentors at Deloitte, who coincidentally happened to be Booth alum, they had shared with me the concept of a “Random Walk.” They discussed stories of their trips to Thailand, China, and Nicaragua [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: First Month at Chicago Booth As An International Student |
Guest blog by Bethel Ahi Onah People say The University of Chicago is where fun goes to die, but I’m here to tell you otherwise. My first month at Chicago Booth has completely changed my perception. From funny icebreaker games to challenging but rewarding leadership programming, Booth has kept me laughing, learning, and growing in [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: First Month at Chicago Booth As An International Student |
Guest blog by Bethel Ahi Onah People say The University of Chicago is where fun goes to die, but I’m here to tell you otherwise. My first month at Chicago Booth has completely changed my perception. From funny icebreaker games to challenging but rewarding leadership programming, Booth has kept me laughing, learning, and growing in [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: 3 Reasons Why Leading A Random Walk Was Important To Me |
Guest blog by Kevin Hernandez I first heard about the Random Walk two years ago when I was applying to Booth. Initially, I was perplexed—what did it mean that about 15 first-year students go on a trip together before school officially starts? Having only traveled internationally for work, I felt a bit nervous about the [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: 3 Reasons Why Leading A Random Walk Was Important To Me |
Guest blog by Kevin Hernandez I first heard about the Random Walk two years ago when I was applying to Booth. Initially, I was perplexed—what did it mean that about 15 first-year students go on a trip together before school officially starts? Having only traveled internationally for work, I felt a bit nervous about the [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Chicago Women in Business’ Annual Conference: Celebrating Our Differences |
Guest blog by Cheer Ning (Cherie) Lau On Friday 18th October 2024, Chicago Women in Business (CWiB) held its Annual Fall Conference, centered on the theme, “Celebrating Our Differences” at Gleacher Center. We felt it was important to celebrate our differences, not only in terms of our backgrounds, cultures, and past experiences, but also the [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Chicago Women in Business’ Annual Conference: Celebrating Our Differences |
Guest blog by Cheer Ning (Cherie) Lau On Friday 18th October 2024, Chicago Women in Business (CWiB) held its Annual Fall Conference, centered on the theme, “Celebrating Our Differences” at Gleacher Center. We felt it was important to celebrate our differences, not only in terms of our backgrounds, cultures, and past experiences, but also the [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Discovering Careers in Product and Brand Management: Lessons from Booth Alumni |
First-year MBA student and Kilts Fellow Lorena Prates shares insights from the Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event. Interactive sessions with Booth alumni from Microsoft, Meta, and Suja Life gave students a behind-the-scenes look at careers in product and brand management. The Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event this [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Discovering Careers in Product and Brand Management: Lessons from Booth Alumni |
First-year MBA student and Kilts Fellow Lorena Prates shares insights from the Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event. Interactive sessions with Booth alumni from Microsoft, Meta, and Suja Life gave students a behind-the-scenes look at careers in product and brand management. The Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event this [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Pursuing a Social Impact Career at Booth |
Guest blog by Harriet Spears Like many young people in the social sector before me, I flirted with the idea of getting an MPP, JD, and MA before ultimately arriving at the decision to pursue an MBA. As a nonprofit fundraiser, I recognized that the biggest gaps in my toolkit – financial accounting, investing, managerial [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Pursuing a Social Impact Career at Booth |
Guest blog by Harriet Spears Like many young people in the social sector before me, I flirted with the idea of getting an MPP, JD, and MA before ultimately arriving at the decision to pursue an MBA. As a nonprofit fundraiser, I recognized that the biggest gaps in my toolkit – financial accounting, investing, managerial [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Post First-Year Reflections on Booth as a First-Gen Student |
Guest blog by Michael Chao Being a first-generation college and MBA student meant that the Booth journey promised to be a “transformative experience for personal and professional development”. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself in between GMAT all-nighters and piecing together my two-year spend projections. For some – myself included – those words [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Post First-Year Reflections on Booth as a First-Gen Student |
Guest blog by Michael Chao Being a first-generation college and MBA student meant that the Booth journey promised to be a “transformative experience for personal and professional development”. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself in between GMAT all-nighters and piecing together my two-year spend projections. For some – myself included – those words [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: Discovering Impact Investing at Booth |
Guest blog by Michelle Zhang Before coming to Booth, I had no idea that impact investing existed. My first introduction came during an info session hosted by the Booth Impact Investing Group, and it opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about investments. To me, impact investing is about aligning financial returns with [...] |
FROM Booth Student Perspectives Blog: Discovering Impact Investing at Booth |
Guest blog by Michelle Zhang Before coming to Booth, I had no idea that impact investing existed. My first introduction came during an info session hosted by the Booth Impact Investing Group, and it opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about investments. To me, impact investing is about aligning financial returns with [...] |
FROM The Booth Experience: The Power of Random Walks: Unforgettable Booth Experiences and Lasting Connections |
Guest blog by Anindita Yadavalli At Booth, trips and treks are more than just a chance to explore new destinations—they’re an integral part of the MBA experience. Among these experiences, Random Walks stand out as some of the most cherished memories for many students, including myself. From attending my first Random Walk during my first [...] |