Are you still connected to your business school alumni? I'm beating myself up for not keeping up with them but I had a horrible experience with discrimination at my school so I just wanted to cut all ties. But them boys making money now lol

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As the famous warrior poet Chief Keef once said:

"Nah".

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I get mail trying to get me to join the alumni association all the time. If you're not being courted, then reach out to them. Better late than never, right?

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Just curious what school was this? I’m looking at applying for an mba.

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I went to Columbia for graduate school and have recently finished group coaching with Medley :) One thing I learned is that creating a supportive community can evolve over time. I would encourage you to connect and continue to do so with people that make you feel emotionally safe. If not your from your graduating class, then maybe other professional groups. Medley has a supportive community if you want to explore meeting new people. It was started by Edith Copper and her daughter. Edith is a former GS executive who has done an incredible job at bringing diverse groups of people together.

I did go to one alumni event a few years ago and it was hard for me to connect (I was one of 2 blacks at the event) so I didnt Attend another but now that you mention I should check to see if vibes changed

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I've never attended alumni events but this is a good point

No harm in reaching out now, we're all grown (hopefully)

nah, I don't see the point personally

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