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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Darden Worldwide Course: Data Science and Technology in India 2017 |
By Kristen Egan, Associate Director of Admissions Last month, a group of students from Darden’s Full-Time MBA format had the opportunity to experience India’s vibrant culture while digging deeper into the challenges of doing business in this developing country. The group was comprised of First Year and Second Year students and mirrored Darden’s global community with students coming from Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, Japan, Korea, and the United States. While the Darden Worldwide Course focused on data science and technology and the role these disciplines play, students received a much broader perspective on business in India and its impact on commerce across the globe. “I think the biggest takeaway for students was the opportunity to see India’s thriving entrepreneurial spirit and to gain a better understanding of the complexity of demographics throughout the country – a country that is ranked 130th in terms of ease of doing business, “ said Casey Lichtendahl, faculty lead for the course. Throughout the week students had the opportunity to hear from top executives at Nasscom’s Startup Warehouse, Walmart e-Commerce, Coca Cola, Times of India, EXL Service and the U.S. Embassy. Additionally, Darden alumni and entrepreneurs at Integra Connect, ZipGo and Yatra.com shared detailed insight on their companies and how their Darden experience has contributed to their success. Cultural visits throughout the week included the Taj Mahal, a Hindu temple and the Red Fort in Agra, and Humayun’s Tomb, a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and a Sikh temple in Delhi. Students from both the full-time and Global Executive MBA formats reconvened in Delhi for case discussions and were welcomed by VN Dalmia D’84 and Alumni Chapter President Akash Premsen D’08 to the Dalmia House for a networking reception with Darden alumni, faculty, and recently admitted and prospective students. Second Year student Sarah Grothaus reflected, “While Darden consistently encourages us to be globally-minded, this trip illuminated the fact that there’s truly no substitute for witnessing and experiencing a culture on the ground, person-to-person. I was blown away by the forward-looking spirit and innovative ideas that India has to offer, and our trip gave me great insight into both the challenges and opportunities inherent in doing business here.” https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 25x300.jpg Darden students hear from Guarav Agarwal D’10, Co-Founder of ZipGo – a smart bus app aiming to change the urban commute. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 00x225.jpg Darden students learn about India’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem at Nasscom’s Startup Warehouse. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 25x300.jpg DWC India group enjoying Tandoor-cooked Indian dishes at Bukhara in Delhi. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 00x225.jpg Darden students hear from Jitendra Gupta D’08, President of Global Operations at Integra Connect. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 00x225.jpg Darden students at the Red Fort in Agra. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 00x225.jpg Darden students at the Taj Mahal in Agra. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 00x225.jpg Darden students jumping in to help at the Community Kitchen at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 00x225.jpg Darden students hear from Darden alum Alok Vaish D’97, CFO of travel site Yatra.com. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 25x300.jpg Darden students visiting Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – a Sikh house of worship. This post originally appeared on Darden’s Global Voices blog. https://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/virginia ... 3NfeaDKmdg |
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FROM Darden Admissions Blog: Meet Darden’s EMBA & GEMBA – Christine McLean, EMBA ’18 |
Much like our residential students, the students enrolled in the Executive Formats of the Darden MBA come from a wide variety of backgrounds, careers, goals, and interests. We have asked several of our EMBA and GEMBA students to answer a few questions about their MBA experiences, which we will post over the coming weeks. We hope you enjoy getting to know them, and if you have any additional questions about our Executive Formats, we encourage you to schedule a conversation with a member of our Admissions Committee. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admiss ... 01x300.jpg EMBA Student Christine McLean Name: Christine McLean City: Alexandria, VA Employer: United States Air Force Section/Format: EMBA/Charlottesville
[*]Why did you choose Darden?[/list] The Darden EMBA program perfectly suits my priorities and accommodates the competing demands in my life. As a mother of small children, I value every minute spent with family. My most valuable asset is time, and the structure of this program maximized my family time, while offering a top-ranked program taught by world-class faculty. I was also impressed by the incredible cohort of females in the class who want to lead and take on new challenges in business. I have always believed that if you want to improve, you have to surround yourself with people that can elevate you, and there is no better place for that than Darden. [*]You just had a baby. What was it like having a child in the first couple months of the program? How did you balance the demands of being a new mom with school, work, etc.?[/list] Starting the program while 9-months pregnant was challenging – no doubt. However, all parents have to be masterful at prioritizing time and effort. For me, this was just amplified by the addition of a new baby in the first semester of classes. I have had a lot of help from a very supportive spouse, family, friends, and my learning team, who have all been incredibly helpful whenever asked. The faculty have also been incredibly gracious and understanding that students have families, work demands, and lives outside of the program, all while expecting the same level of commitment to the program as the full-time students. [*]What’s your favorite thing about your classmates so far?[/list] They are an incredible source of inspiration. They come from such impressive backgrounds and have amazing experiences and insights. We all have so much going on in our lives, but everyone is making it work and is so energetic and happy to be a part of the class. Our diverse experiences make class discussion insightful, thought-provoking, and motivating. [*]What’s your favorite thing about the program so far?[/list] My classmates and the opportunity to learn a completely new skillset directly from the best professors in the country. [*]What advice do you have for moms considering pursuing their executive MBA?[/list] There is never an ideal time to pursue an MBA. If you want to make this a priority, commit to the program and work with your family and loved ones to develop a plan to make it work. You will have to be creative to manage your time, but the program will benefit you and your family for a long time to come. This is an investment in your education, and you are well worth it. https://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/virginia ... P45s0o9gEI |
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