HBS Show’s Executive Producer Brooke Biederman (MBA ’19) talks with Executive Director Savannah Greene (MBA ’19) about her directing style, insider details from the rehearsal rooms, and the storied show’s first performance in the new Klarman Hall. “HBS Show is one of our most important traditions. It gives us a chance to laugh at ourselves,… Continue reading From the Boardroom to the Stage
Category: Humor
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
This month Harby helps soon-to-be-former MBA candidates confront the trepidation of graduation, with her tips for surviving life outside HBS. Dear Harby, It’s the end of EC year and with the conclusion of Bridges I’ve been kicked to the proverbial curb, left to fend for myself in the wilds of the “Real World.” I made… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby
Dear Harby, I’m planning to run the Boston Marathon on Monday April 16th and have already paid the $185 registration fee. I think I’m okay on the training. Here’s my question: how can I best take advantage of this social media opportunity to make my section mates envious? Best, Glam in Gallatin Dear Glam, You… Continue reading Dear Harby
Social Enterprise Initiative Launches New Program to Combat Climate Change and Save Weekend Ski Trips
Cumnock Hall – Broken bones, bruised brains, and battered hearts – these are the injuries that have plagued the skiing and snowboarding population at HBS this year. Despite the usual hype and anticipation, record low snowfalls during peak season – especially during the official ski trip weekend – resulted in frustration, scratched equipment, and cringeworthy… Continue reading Social Enterprise Initiative Launches New Program to Combat Climate Change and Save Weekend Ski Trips
Dear Harby
Dear Harby, After I accidentally booked coach seats for a weekend getaway to St. Barts, I’ve been officially voted out of Section X. I’m a bit lost and am wondering what I’m going to do for socializing – do you have any advice? Sincerely, Lonely in Loeb Dear Lonely, I hope you now appreciate what… Continue reading Dear Harby
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but no one at this school seems to understand what an acceptable gesture is. Last year a classmate I was dating got me three Citigroup preferred shares and a DVD of American Psycho (I mean, really – he couldn’t have at least sprung for Bank of America?). Can… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby, My former co-workers who are now applying to business school now want me to read their essays, but I’m lazy and don’t really like them. What should I do? -Chillin’ in Chase Dear Chillin’, Such a dilemma! I can imagine that nothing is more difficult than having to repay the favors from students… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby
Dear Harby, I came in wanted a run-of-the-mill job in general management, but now I seemed to have caught the finance bug from all the company presentations put on by CPD. Should I be an investment banker? -Wondering in One Western Dear Wondering, Lots of people are attracted to Investment Banking. There are the… Continue reading Dear Harby
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby, It’s May and I still don’t have an internship for the summer. I’m getting kinda desperate. What should I do? – Procrastinator in Peabody Dear Procrastinator, That whole “get a job” thing really snuck up on you didn’t it? I mean if only HBS had a department — a “center,” perhaps — for… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Admitted Students Welcome Review
It’s the final furlong of the recruitment calendar, but how does the HBS Admitted Student Welcome fare for the Class of 2019 No one told me that my first intellectual challenge at Harvard Business School would be picking the “theme tune which best describes my life” over an ice-breaking lunch with my fellow admits. Panic. What answer would make me sound sufficiently fun,… Continue reading Admitted Students Welcome Review
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby, I noticed that everyone is wearing a Canadian Goose jacket at HBS but me. Did I miss the section in the pre-matriculation packet on school uniforms? What should I do? Sincerely, Bundled in Boston Dear Bundled, It’s cute that you think the brand is ‘Canadian’ Goose and not Canada Goose – we have… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
The Harbus is proud to welcome back Harby and her famed “Dear Harby” advice column — the most important advice column specifically tailored for MBAs. In need of some advice from Harby? Email her your question at Harby@Harbus.org Dear Harby, I’m getting pretty tired of acting like my country’s unofficial government spokesperson in BGIE… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Class of 2018’s Most Eligible Bachelors
Harvard Business School’s Most Eligible Bachelors 2017-2018 Matt Stansky, Section H What do you think is the most romantic spot on campus? Weeks footbridge at sunset, a quiet table for two in Baker, or the Shad basketball courts, it’s not where, but with whom, so wherever you are is where I want to be. What… Continue reading Class of 2018’s Most Eligible Bachelors
Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Dear Harby, I have a section-mate who is the consummate quiet talker and I can never understand her. Despite my strenuous use of hand signals that my section has implemented to inform people when they should speak louder in class, she never does – in fact, she seems to enjoy brushing the class’s concerns… Continue reading Dear Harby: The Advice Column for MBAs
Discovering My Selves
In life, we can have many identities. Our environments shape who we are, especially during our two years here at business school. Thank you HBS for helping me discover my-selves. My Aldrich Self Has perfected the art of the confident, all-knowing hand raise Wears dark thick-rimmed glasses to up my scholarly intellectual factor Enjoys doodling… Continue reading Discovering My Selves
Overheard at the Doubletree
In honor of figuring out our life purpose … escaping the herd … I mean, recruiting season, we present to you a customer segmentation for our dedicated friends at the Careers and Professional Development (CPD) office. Venture Capitalist Vikram … You see, I just love technology: virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality … Anything… Continue reading Overheard at the Doubletree
Missed Connections Near 02163
I saw you in an Aldrich alcove (south side, bottom floor) drinking Peet’s Coffee at 5:30AM last Monday morning. Not many people are up that early. You must’ve been saving the spot for your discussion group. I knew you were a thoughtful soul. I popped by and asked if I could sit down. You said… Continue reading Missed Connections Near 02163
Welcome to My [Type One] Crib
At HBS, on-campus housing is split into two parties: The Dormers and the SFP/OWAers. Some say having an apartment on campus allows you to better extend an olive branch of friendship (or more than friendship) to your fellow classmates here at HBS. All the SFP/OWAers point to their real-world apartment amenities and smugly grin as… Continue reading Welcome to My [Type One] Crib
To Buy or Not to Buy a Section Fleece
A month into your first year at HBS, you will receive a note from the Student Association in all caps, prompting you to “Order your section fleece today” followed by an endless stream of exclamation points. This email will use all available marketing tactics we have been so well-taught in the Required Curriculum to suck… Continue reading To Buy or Not to Buy a Section Fleece
Revenge of the Nerds
So you think you’ve made it. You struggled and climbed your way to the top of your five year career, only to open a letter one day which reads… ‘It’s a YES!’ Life could not feel any better. You’re an adult, about to embark on a transformational journey with inspirational classmates who you just know… Continue reading Revenge of the Nerds
Pokémon Go or Pokémon Go Away
Pokémon is taking the world by storm. For many, it’s been an addictive game that brings back just the right amount of childish nostalgia, but for others, the game is a zombie-inducing virus that’s infected their friends with the mindless obsession to “catch em’ all”. Here at The Harbus, we conducted a woefully non-scientific poll… Continue reading Pokémon Go or Pokémon Go Away
SXSW: My First 24 Hours in Austin
Growing up, I shuffled between the varsity athletes, music heads, and computer nerds, but as I got older, these passions faded. My creativity was crisply ironed out like the suit I wore every day in New York City. I had gone from building computers and producing music to building financial models on Wall Street.… Continue reading SXSW: My First 24 Hours in Austin
From Consultant to Comedian: An Interview with Papa CJ
Papa CJ is a renowned stand-up comedian who has performed over 2000 shows across five continents in prestigious venues like Broadway and SOHO and on TV channels like BBC, NBC, and Comedy Central. Forbes Magazine called him “the global face of Indian stand-up” and Toastmaster International called him one of the most influential comedians around… Continue reading From Consultant to Comedian: An Interview with Papa CJ
Observatory Desk: Watching out for the latest Trends and Songs at HBS
Watching out for the latest trends and songs at HBS.. Phenomenon #1: Chance encounters and Hotline bling You’re at Harvard Business School, of course you are busy! Everyone is. (You used to call me on my cellphone..) When you are out of classes and recruiting sessions, you are at section gathering and club events and… Continue reading Observatory Desk: Watching out for the latest Trends and Songs at HBS
MBA Recruiting Insights from Sydney Kardashian West
Steve Hind, Harbus Editor-in-Chief As the HBS community takes on recruiting season, Sydney Kardashian West, son of Harbus CEO/Editor-in-Chief, Steve Hind (MBA ‘16), and his fiancé, Steph Stojanovic, shares his insights from a one-on-one session with his HBS career coach. Determined to choose the right career trajectory, Sydney was asked the following questions in… Continue reading MBA Recruiting Insights from Sydney Kardashian West
INTERVIEWING ADVICE FROM OUR BEST FRIENDS
The Harbus was lucky enough to sit down with Old Section Cer, Mochi Peabody, to kick off this inaugural column dedicated to covering some of the school’s most relevant – and sometimes controversial – topics. Passionate about giving back to the HBS community in a meaningful way, this four-legged friend has agreed to share… Continue reading INTERVIEWING ADVICE FROM OUR BEST FRIENDS
Literally unbelievable: A Round-up of The Harbus April Fools articles that went viral
The Harbus April Fools articles go viral – including among many who didn’t quite realize it was a joke. Managing Editor Steve Hind explains. [stag_dropcap font_size=”50px” style=”normal”]L[/stag_dropcap]ast week, The Harbus learned a valuable lesson: we should stop what we’ve been doing all year, and write fake articles instead. On April one and two, a half… Continue reading Literally unbelievable: A Round-up of The Harbus April Fools articles that went viral
10 Things You Don’t Know About Me
The Harbus Chief Commercial Officer (and HBS partner) Megan Fairbank brings you 10 fun, compelling and unexpected facts about members of the HBS community. This week, RC Kelvin Teo (NC) reveals ten things you might not know about him. [stag_dropcap font_size=”50px” style=”normal”]1[/stag_dropcap]I was named after a refrigerator at home called Kelvinator, but I must say,… Continue reading 10 Things You Don’t Know About Me
The Harbus survey shows The Harbus more IRS than Walgreens
[stag_dropcap font_size=”50px” style=”normal”]A[/stag_dropcap] survey of over 1,000 readers conducted by The Harbus reveals that the venerable campus publication has a net promoter score (NPS) of -75, with 89% of readers considering themselves extremely likely to set fire to any copies of the paper they happen to find lying around. This makes The Harbus about as popular… Continue reading The Harbus survey shows The Harbus more IRS than Walgreens
Secret tunnel to Wall Street discovered under HBS
The fact that many HBS graduates wind up working on Wall Street is much discussed, but The Harbus has discovered a potential cause of this phenomenon that is rarely mentioned: a secret tunnel that runs from the HBS tunnels all the way to Wall Street. Around 20% of the graduating HBS Class of 2014 found… Continue reading Secret tunnel to Wall Street discovered under HBS