MBA Life

Does anyone have any good side hustles after graduating with their MBA? Curious of any fruitful side hustle endeavors

Hello! I am about to start my MBA at LBS this year and I have been wondering what types of part time internships or side gigs can one do to earn extra cash during the MBA

How formally do you usually dress for networking events? This is my first one and I'm nervous about my appearance. Don't want to look like a slob but also don't want to be the only one dre… more

What's your favorite task management app? I really need a way to stay on top of these things.

Boothies:
1. How many people actually go on Random Walks + was that a foundational part of your initial social experiences?
2. Will I regret not living in MPP? I would prefer to live somewhere w slightl… more

I accidentally sent a slightly grumpy email to a professor...now I'm spiraling. Should I follow it up or just let it be?

Hi , i was a business analyst then i was a software developer and finally a software research analyst before doing an mba in marketing.

Which all roles will be suitable for me to apply now? I have a t… more

Hello amazing people, I am a MBA student and am graduating this June. I have over 8 years of workex in IT consulting and Interned as Tech consultant at a boutique consulting firm. I did not have a ret… more

Anyone else get hit with Sunday night existential dread about your whole career path? Or is it just me?

Grad school should be fun!

Had an amazing breakthrough in a case study group today. Makes all those late nights feel worth it! What's been your biggest "aha" moment in the MBA so far?

Can anyone explain how pre-MBA diversity programs link to the summer internship? I know if you’re accepted to Bain BASE you are likely to get an internship offer after the “base camp”. McK will give y… more

Anyone else obsessed with tracking their progress? Spreadsheets, goal lists... the feeling of accomplishment when I check something off is addictive.

How important is it to join these pre-MBA trips? Thinking yacht week at H/S for instance. Timing does not match with my schedule and I’m trynna see if I should stretch a little to show presence… or do… more

Just got feedback on a presentation... "Good, but needs more strategic thinking." Easier said than done! How do you train yourself to think more strategically?

Anybody else feel like they haven't made any genuine connections at their T15 MBA? Close to finishing my first year and have only made one real friend.

Finally starting to see the connections between different courses... that lightbulb moment is the best feeling. What concepts finally 'clicked' for you?

I recently graduated with an MBA specializing in Sustainability and Environmental Compliance. As a seasoned data scientist, I am eager to integrate both fields. Do you have any suggestions?

The job postings for my dream companies are intimidating. So much required experience I don't have... do I even apply or wait until I'm more qualified?

A former banker of more than 6 years of experience and an MBA holder.. What are available opportunities that match my CV??

Is 30yrs old (at enrolment) too old to start an MBA in H/S? Background 1yr Banking (GS/JPM) 4yr MF PE (KKR/Bain Cap/TPG) in EMEA. How competitive is to get a PE VP role out of the MBA in USA as an i… more

Honestly – is the MBA more about the prestige of the title or the actual skills you gained?

Any other current MBA students wondering what was the point of pursuing an MBA in this economy?

A lot of us are still recruiting, and it seems like we're relying on our pre-MBA experience. When I t… more

I was let go last year from a Big4. I joined as a post-MBA SC. I stayed unemployed for 1 year. In 2024. I recently joined a small tech firm as consultant (not strategic role) to pay the bills and clos… more

Anyone else worried about the "what if it doesn't work out" factor? How do you deal with that uncertainty?

Is it terrible to admit that I'm already rethinking my career path? The salaries in my original field don't seem like they'll cut it anymore.

Sometimes I worry all the networking and putting myself out there makes my anxiety worse. How do you balance ambition with self-care?

I feel like I’m in a hopeless battle of job hunting. I have few things that look promising, but not enough to make me feel secure in that. I’m graduating with my MBA in Marketing in May, I’ve had an i… more

MBA internship opp: if anyone is interested in a summer associate role on the investment team at a biotech VC, please DM. Details:
12 weeks, starting late May
Must have relevant (e.g., biochemistry, chemical engineering… more

Getting feedback is so important, but it's hard to hear criticism. How do you receive feedback constructively?

Are you worried that your MBA will never actually pay off? My friends who didn't get MBAs are buying houses and going on fancy vacations...meanwhile I'm deciding between canned soup and mac an… more

Anyone have any time management magic they're willing to share? I'm struggling so badly trying to manage my work to-do list on top of my school and personal ones.

Do business school admission committees prioritize GMAT over GRE scores? For a person with average quant skills what test do you recommend to take? TTP and Gregmat I have heard are good resources. Any… more

Any booth kids subleasing this summer ~$1800 a month?! Please dm

Confession: Sometimes I skip 'optional' networking events to catch up on sleep. Am I shooting myself in the foot? I'm just having an impossible time trying to do *everything*.

Just a plug to register for BCG’s Unlock pre-MBA summer program if you’re headed to get your MBA next Fall and thinking about consulting as a career. McKinsey and Bain have similar programs and I foun… more

Okay, let's be real. What's the FIRST thing you're splurging on after that MBA pay raise hits your bank account? Fancy dinner? Trip? Tell me!

Interviewing for job right now. I keep getting calls from recruiters and a few first round opportunities. But then it always goes quiet...just ghosted. Is this normal for recruiters or am I doing some… more