In one of my first-year BGIE classes I offered a potential solution to an economic and political problem by quoting Switzerland, my home country, as a role model. Unfortunately, my professor did not appreciate it as expected. I approached him after class, and he told me that Switzerland would never hold as a replicable example… Continue reading The Loss of Innocence
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They Said What
Neeraj Karhade (NC) [in Strategy]: “It takes me two days to learn the rules of a new videogame, and I usually get bored after a week.’Ellen McCance (NC): “I actually played SuperMario Bros for maybe 2 years.” Professor John Wells: “Some people learn faster than others.”—Professor Brian Hall [Coordination, Control and Management of Organizations: Incentives]:“When… Continue reading They Said What
They Said What
Derek Lewis (NI) (commenting in BGIE about a woman whose hair color was similar to the wall’s): “The most interesting observation about this drawing of life in Germany in the 20s is that the woman in the centre has no head, which means…” —Torarie Durden (NI) (during the BGIE class on German Inflation – commenting… Continue reading They Said What
Bieiiiiiiieeehab!
This year Section C raised $25,000 for eight local charities. One hundred and twelve items were auctioned on a brisk Wednesday evening on April 2. This was an all-time-high for Section C and a three year consecutive increase in money raised. Lisa Thomas worked tirelessly organizing this event. On behalf of the section, thank you… Continue reading Bieiiiiiiieeehab!
They Said What?
This week, we look at the big picture, from corporate strategy to national policy. Please continue to submit all comments by email to quotes@mba2003.hbs.edu. Ari Hasteotis (NH): “I have five brothers and sisters who are equal partners with me in my business.” Professor Nancy Koehn (Entrepreneurial Manager): “And has that complicated the relationships?” Ari: “I… Continue reading They Said What?
Something Rotten in Denmark
A disturbing battle has been taking place within the RC sections, one that threatens the freedom of self-expression and ultimately the very existence of the free world. Now I am blowing the lid off this hidden conflict. The Bathroom Privileges War has erupted and is consuming many rooms with the fires and accusations of contempt,… Continue reading Something Rotten in Denmark
Amy and Faheen are engaged!
I’ve been notoriously delinquent in keeping up with my writing this semester. Apologies to those waiting eagerly – you know you’re in trouble when professors notice. So what is happening in Section C? At the top of the list are our almost newly-weds. Amy Braslaw and Faheen Allibhoy have been using their time well at… Continue reading Amy and Faheen are engaged!
Faculty: End of Summer Term Means Tradeoffs
As they prepare to guide the final January cohort into the homestretch of its summer term, several faculty members contacted last week said they would have mixed feelings about the end of the alternative schedule. While teaching during the summer occasionally raised some significant scheduling conflicts – especially for faculty with children on the traditional… Continue reading Faculty: End of Summer Term Means Tradeoffs
One Year in the B Hive
As the year draws to a close there is an air of melancholy in the Hive. There are some subtle indicators that people are becoming increasingly aware that good times in Aldrich 108 are not going to last forever. There are more section bonding events than ever, and mid-week cases are taking a backseat. Professors… Continue reading One Year in the B Hive
The Last Scoop from Aldrich 107
Let’s get right to it: OUR LEAD ITEM: Though the column is being written before the big Section A auction, we’ll assume that it went swimmingly, with the high bid going for Mr. BGIE himself. (Points to any who catch the sly Sex & the City reference.) THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: So THAT’S how they… Continue reading The Last Scoop from Aldrich 107
Top-7 Things You Will Realize You Stressed Out About Way Too Much
Class of 2005, I have a word for you. As you vigorously debate the merits of property rights in the development of English economic might, shake glitter off of your new line of “Fancy Schmancy” quality cards and revel in the newness of the Red Line, be advised: Things will change. Crimson Greetings will fade… Continue reading Top-7 Things You Will Realize You Stressed Out About Way Too Much
Absolut-ly Fabulous!
When I got my admission into HBS, my biggest worry was how I would fit in with the rest of the student body. I dreaded going to class everyday with people who believed they were masters of the universe and the rest of the world was supposed to worship the ground they walked on. I… Continue reading Absolut-ly Fabulous!
Two Views on Globalization – 2001 Nobel Prize Winner Joseph Stiglitz and KSG's Dani Rodrik Speak at HBS
If you have taken BGIE, you are aware of the issues. If you have taken IMAGE or Economic Strategies of Nations, you have heard the names. On April 23, you saw the faces. At the invitation of the Harvard International Business and Development Club, 2001 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Joseph Stiglitz and renown Kennedy… Continue reading Two Views on Globalization – 2001 Nobel Prize Winner Joseph Stiglitz and KSG's Dani Rodrik Speak at HBS
Cricket:
As my well-tanned fellow classmates were making their way back last Sunday from Costa Rica, I spent the hours of 2.30-9.30am in front of a TV at MIT. Why, you might ask? Insomnia? Jet-lag? No, the more accurate reason would be mass hysteria. You may know (or you may not) that the ICC Cricket World… Continue reading Cricket:
Undefeated, Baby!!!
In its first outing of the season, the OF B-squad graciously accepted the forfeit victory from an overwhelmed NG squad that just couldn’t face up to starting off the new year against the crimson side. Someone in NG was rumored to have said, “I’ll take C&S, BGIE, Hell Week, and the rest, but facing those… Continue reading Undefeated, Baby!!!
Mike Meyer's Prophetic Stats for NI
What you probably already know…31% are former consultants24% are ex-bankers57% live on campus But did you know…o 37% will never have their name correctly pronounced by your profso 12% live in Peabody and will therefore suffer from clinical depressiono 98% will hate BGIE (except Seneca, who will dominate every discussion)o 3 will hook-up (most likely… Continue reading Mike Meyer's Prophetic Stats for NI
Undefeated, Baby!!!
In its first outing of the season, the OF B-squad graciously accepted the forfeit victory from an overwhelmed NG squad that just couldn’t face up to starting off the new year against the crimson side. Someone in NG was rumored to have said, “I’ll take C&S, BGIE, Hell Week, and the rest, but facing those… Continue reading Undefeated, Baby!!!
HBS Making a Difference in Rural India
Over the winter break, I went with 99 HBS students and partners on the India Trek. While the trip was filled with very interesting and fun experiences, one stop on our tour stood out from the rest – our trip to the Rajugella village. My words won’t do the story justice, but try to picture… Continue reading HBS Making a Difference in Rural India
Aldrich Hall Renovation Chilling Lesson in Failures of Communism
In a move that has sent shock-waves through business schools everywhere, HBS administrators have boldly extended the “case-method” of instruction to include the “building fit-out” method of instruction. “Given that the age of the average HBS student has recently fallen from 27 to 16, we figure that many of the RCs weren’t alive when communism… Continue reading Aldrich Hall Renovation Chilling Lesson in Failures of Communism
Neglected International Student Forced to Speak in BGIE
(Aldrich 304) Following eight months of relative obscurity in the ranks of Section X, international student Juanita Perez was suddenly given the floor in last week’s BGIE class. “While I realize that Juanita was only about four years old when the Mexican debt crisis occurred, I thought I’d give her the chance to speak on… Continue reading Neglected International Student Forced to Speak in BGIE
T Minus 5, and Counting
That’s right, by the time you read this, it will be less than five days to Spring Break. I’m sure most of you would rather not take the time off, but instead just keep plowing towards the end of this fantastic term. Not me: I’m all jazzed up about the time off, but I have… Continue reading T Minus 5, and Counting
To RC, Love EC
It is very cold outside. And I know that you recently spent a whole week getting grilled in case interviews, struggling around campus in a suit and carrying the obligatory leather binder. So, I have something to tell you. No one told me this last year…but I think that you deserve to hear it. Next… Continue reading To RC, Love EC
HBS Team Takes 2nd Place at National Energy Finance Competition
From September 27-28, 2007, the HBS Energy Club student team, made up of PJ Deschenes (OG), Tiffany Chang (OD), Cedric Lucas (OB), Sharad Goenka (OE) and Warren Hogarth (OG), took on 15 other business school teams in the 3rd annual National Energy Finance Competition at the University of Texas, McCombs School of Business in Austin,… Continue reading HBS Team Takes 2nd Place at National Energy Finance Competition
D‚j… Vu?
I am an optimist by nature. Always convinced that tomorrow will be better than today. That is, except for one thing. Observing French politics in recent years, I must admit that I have surprised myself by losing hope. Wherever my eyes would turn, whichever politician I would talk to, I would always have a sense… Continue reading D‚j… Vu?
50 Things I Wish I'd Known when I Applied
Given that it is admit weekend this weekend, and the lovely people at the admissions office are at full capacity churning through applications, interviews and offers, I’ve found my mind turning back to his time last year, when as a relatively disorganised second round applicant I was preparing for my interview and starting to believe… Continue reading 50 Things I Wish I'd Known when I Applied
