Last fall, I decided that it was time it was time for my girlfriend (a.k.a. “my partner”) and I to have a romantic escape from the HBS environment. So I set out to plan the perfect non-HBS romantic getaway: a fun, totally irreverent place where we were guaranteed not to run into anyone even remotely… Continue reading Couples Only:
Tag: fun
Hanging Out in Hanover
When my boyfriend decided to go to Tuck last spring, I admit, I was a bit concerned. Having only lived in large cities, the thought of spending a substantial amount of time in a small town in New Hampshire gave me pause. What would we do up there? Wouldn’t I be bored? Did I even… Continue reading Hanging Out in Hanover
Beaujolais Nouveau: Celebration of the Vine
On the third Thursday of each November, an event takes place in the Beaujolais region of France that sparks a chain reaction around the world. In cafes and wineries, the first bottles from that year’s batch of wine are made available for sale with great fanfare. A race follows as exporters use whatever means available… Continue reading Beaujolais Nouveau: Celebration of the Vine
Crossing the Chasm:
Last week the Harbus ran a special section for skiers. Included in this section were articles on saving money on the slopes and avoiding overcrowded mountains. As it so often happens, the topic of Nordic skiing was overlooked, though it offered a remedy to both problems. Nordic, or cross country skiing, is a great alternative… Continue reading Crossing the Chasm:
There's More To New England Skiing Than Killington
Every year, like a moth to a flame, I get drawn to the earliest opening ski hill within driving distance. Last year, Killington didn’t open until November 6th. And my experience all season long with Killington was disappointing. Warm temperatures, lack of natural snow, and terrible crowds all conspired to make the on-snow experience mediocre.… Continue reading There's More To New England Skiing Than Killington
NJ beats NF 8-0
October 28, 2002 NJ had its last soccer game of the regular season today. Because of our good standing so far, we didn’t need to win today’s game. So, for a little bit of fun, we decided to alter everyone’s roles, i.e. we had defenders and goalie play as strikers and strikers play as defenders,… Continue reading NJ beats NF 8-0
Traffic Party – Incident Report
Over 300 first year’s and a few second years got caught up in some “traffic” last Saturday night caused by brattle lounge entertainment (ble)… we decided to investigate by interviewing ble… What was the traffic party all about?ble: There’s been all this talk about section love and speculation about people’s [relationship] status. We thought traffic… Continue reading Traffic Party – Incident Report
Partner's Perspective
What do you get when you cross a salmon spawn with a roller derby? An HBS recruiting event. There is nothing quite like the experience of seeing your normally confident, fun-loving spouse mutate into another person under the stress of finding a job. In scenario one he becomes “Recruiter Man!” spending inordinate amounts of time… Continue reading Partner's Perspective
Shades of Gray
I had the hardest time coming up with a topic for a column this week. It certainly isn’t because nothing happened in my HBS life over the last seven days. Subarctic Survival, Shad manufacturing, TOM midterm, club soir‚es, company pitches, section elections… the list of fun goes on and on. And on and on and… Continue reading Shades of Gray
Partner Perspective
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought, “You know, you’re just no fun anymore?” Suddenly, it’s not the job, clothes, or hair. It’s you. Whereas once you felt so alive in your own skin, now things are a little grey, a little removed; there are no major problems, but no major… Continue reading Partner Perspective
NA Beats NB 6 – 5
“Do, or do not. There is no ‘try’.” – Yoda (The Empire Strikes Back)The tiny green Jedi master must have been visiting the IM Soccer fields last Wednesday as NA came back from a 4-1 half-time deficit to destroy NB with 5 second half goals. With pre-game strategy as clear as a TOM write-up, NA… Continue reading NA Beats NB 6 – 5
Stop and Smell Yourself
Please don’t bury your head in your armpit; it looks ridiculous and it won’t help. You’ll never sniff out your self, your real self, that easily. And isn’t that part of why we’re here, to sniff out more about ourselves? Try thinking of yourself as a fine wine, and I’ll share with you some sniffing… Continue reading Stop and Smell Yourself
Back in the Saddle Again
Last year at this time I was scared out of my mind. I had no finance oraccounting experience and (gasp!) no knowledge of any Excel shortcuts.I was apprehensive about speaking in public. I was still reeling from the abrupt end of my fun, travel-filled, relaxing summer and the start of an intense, busy, overscheduled, 24/7… Continue reading Back in the Saddle Again
An Arts & Entertainment Welcome
Thanks for checking the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) section, a source for all things fun in Boston and beyond. In the coming weeks you’ll find content on books, movies, music, television, food, wine, cheese, beer, and the occasional website review. In particular, the section will feature entertainment opportunities in the broader Boston area, as the… Continue reading An Arts & Entertainment Welcome
An HBS Career in Question
YEAR 1 Where are you from?What did you do before HBS?(Do you know so-and-so?)Where did you go to college?(Do you know so-and-so?)Where are you living?(How are those dorms treating you?)Do you have a study group yet?(So, who’s in your study group?)What section are you in?Who are your profs?Plans for the summer yet?Who are you interviewing… Continue reading An HBS Career in Question
The Calm Before the Storm . . .
Welcome to life at HBS! I’m sure you are already getting a taste for what life here will be like. In my opinion, you could sum it up in one word: busy. Most of you are probably thinking that life will calm down once you settle in to Boston, unpack all your boxes and make… Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm . . .
Spring Is In The Air
Spring is in the air. The trees on Spangler lawn are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the winter coats are tucked away. So what’s the problem? One word: cases. I have to say, I really didn’t mind reading cases this year. For the most part, they were interesting, if for no other reason than… Continue reading Spring Is In The Air
Baker Library
As the MBA Class of 2002 prepares to graduate and move on to new challenges, Baker Library is offering two ways to extend graduating MBA students’ research capabilities-both virtually and physically. Virtual Research via eBaker eBaker, an online collection of databases managed by Baker Library, allows students to subscribe for remote access to a wide… Continue reading Baker Library
Project Outreach: HBS at Work!
As soon as I returned from Project Outreach on Saturday, April 6, I was in pain, but oh, it felt so good. After raking and bagging leaves and spreading mulch around a lawn for several hours with fellow section mates and partners from OB, my backache helped me realize that our efforts to help a… Continue reading Project Outreach: HBS at Work!
And For Your Reading Pleasure…
“How can we make business inspiring?” “What is the day-to-day life of a virtual CEO like?” “What would an insider say about the Valley’s VC world?” “What’s the difference between drive and passion?” “How can we live a meaningful life?” “How can I drop an egg three feet without breaking it?” If any of those… Continue reading And For Your Reading Pleasure…
CD Review:
Three DaysArtist: Pat GreenLabel: Republic/Universal Finding music of significance in today’s tired pop environment is terribly difficult. If sucrose overload is setting in from the musical “stylings” of Britney, Justin, and Christina, you’re probably looking for a new sound that delivers a healthy dose of substance without sacrificing the fun stuff too. Such an artist… Continue reading CD Review:
Debunking The HBS Myths: Taylor Tells All
I wasn’t asked to speak by the admission committee, and I don’t get a cut if I can get you to attend HBS – I’m just a guy who loves this school and hopes to help you learn exactly what you’re in for. To start off, let me tell you a bit about myself so… Continue reading Debunking The HBS Myths: Taylor Tells All
Who are the Mormons?-One Mormon's Perspective
The recent Winter Olympics turned the world’s attention for a brief moment to the unlikeliest of places–Salt Lake City, Utah. Besides a really saline lake, Salt Lake is also home to the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (11 million members total, 6 million outside the U.S.). As a Mormon,… Continue reading Who are the Mormons?-One Mormon's Perspective
Is That a Gun In Your Pocket… and Call Her Tex….
Is That a Gun In Your Pocket…By Jessica Gelman (OK) People may think shooting guns isn’t romantic. But where else but a shooting range could you say, “Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?” Other than the countless gun lines, what sport could provide more opportunities for… Continue reading Is That a Gun In Your Pocket… and Call Her Tex….
Highlights from the AuntieGoldie Matchmaking Singles Survey
To be entered into the Intraview fray, Goldie asked all singles referred to her to fill out a survey so that she could match them as scientifically as possible. Really. Goldie matches singles as scientifically as possible. Seriously. Anyway, here are some highlights: Can you identify the HBS singles that resemble these celebrities? Ladies: … Continue reading Highlights from the AuntieGoldie Matchmaking Singles Survey
Goldie
Who knew that the HBS student body was so committed to the celebration of our Founding Fathers? I certainly didn’t. Who knew that if I failed to set a couple up on an Intraview no Intraview would occur? Well, actually, I did know that part, but I was just a little disorganized this weekend: this… Continue reading Goldie
So You Want To Be In Theatre?
Harvard Business School is teeming with theatrical talent – you only have to witness the handling of unprepared cold calls to see that the MBA class knows how to give a great performance. It was, therefore, with some trepidation that I decided to audition for the HBS show. I have always loved acting, and performed… Continue reading So You Want To Be In Theatre?
An Olympic Perspective on the Power of the Team
If we hadn’t “got it” before, we all learned in LEAD that teams are more effective than individuals. Never in my life have I experienced this phenomenon more powerfully than during training for, and winning, a gold Olympic medal at the OCHY Exhibition race Atlanta 1996.Anyone who has experienced the (very) early morning water training,… Continue reading An Olympic Perspective on the Power of the Team
Websites 101:
Last year, all the RC students were required to make a website in TOM. For some reason, the TOM faculty elected to remove the requirement (probably to introduce something more practical like The Beer-Game Exercise). At the request of my sectionmates and to fill this gap in our MBA educational experience, I began running Web… Continue reading Websites 101:
The Truth About Air Travel
Contrary to popular assumptions, on a recent flight to Europe, I was pleased to note that many things about flying are the same as ever before. It all begins with the ceremonial game “Fear Factor: No Luggage Space,” whereby participants attempt to outfox each other to be the first ones on the plane in order… Continue reading The Truth About Air Travel
