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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Blog
Enjoy perspectives from our our MBA student Ambassadors, faculty, our admissions team and more.
“Rock Steady”
DISCLAIMER: I wrote this post after finishing my first year in the MBA program, and my last job was in the military. It’s going to be heavy on the freedom fries and light on the political commentary, so buckle up tight!
A Note on Competition
This week wraps up my first year of business school. As my classmates and I have been getting ready to disperse for summer internships, I’ve been reflecting on how supportive we have all been for each other.
Silver Linings MBA
Most students blog about their successes but I’m going to share with you an experience about my failure as a leader.
The Big Bang Journey
One of the main reasons I decided to get my MBA at the GSM was the sustainability and entrepreneurial culture that seemed to be widespread across campus.
MBA in the DNA
The coolest thing I’ve noticed about being an MBA student is how much it shifts your thinking into a business mindset.
The Road Goes Ever On
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of taking a respite to Yosemite National Park with a few of my classmates for a day hike. It was not until sometime later, reflecting upon our journey, when it occurred to me that the hike that day was analogous to the first year of my MBA experience at UC Davis.
What to Wear to Your Business School Interview
While it might sound old-fashioned, this is your chance to impress the admissions team, so you want to dress appropriately for the occasion.
EyeCandy Inc. On Board
April 27th marked the end of the 50th International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC), and five solid months of hard work running EyeCandy, for first-years Saumya, David, Roman, Sasi, and me, plus one of UC Davis’s finest professors and our advisor, Hemant Bhargava.
As the End of the MBA Approaches, Don’t Forget to Take Your Community with You
The end of the MBA program can be bittersweet.
Experience Bay Area Life
When I moved to San Francisco four years ago, I knew little about Bay Area except San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Hangout with GSMers on Picnic Day!
On April 12th, we at UC Davis celebrated our 100th picnic day celebration. For those uninformed, Picnic Day is an open house for all clubs, organizations, and departments to showcase the talents of their respective groups.
SHHHHH—It’s Secret—GSM Men’s Night
One of the cool things about being a first year at the GSM is all of the new experiences that we get to have. Not only are we learning a lot in the classroom, and increasingly through extracurriculars, but there are cool traditions that we get to become a part of.