Few people at HBS may know that nearly 35% of HBS students are international, one of the highest ratios among leading business schools. HBS students are drawn from over 60 different countries, and they speak over 70 languages. To celebrate the incredible cultural diversity on campus, the section International Representatives, the regional clubs, and the… Continue reading First International Week at HBS
Tag: International Week
Oh, Canada!
The hubbub of International Week here at HBS got me thinking, especially in light of the presidential election this week. Depending on the outcome, there could be an economic opportunity awaiting for our neighbors to the north. Let me explain… Not too long ago, there were a number of large advertisements in The Washington Post… Continue reading Oh, Canada!
HBS International Week 2004
As Class of 2006 finished their mid-term exams and Boston was getting ready for World Series, the HBS community enjoyed the International Week 2004 to celebrate the international diversity at school. The week of October 18 started with International Film Festival, where seven award winning films from Canada, Israel, Argentina, France, Iran, Africa and Korea… Continue reading HBS International Week 2004
Showcase of Diversity at HBS
The week of October 23, the HBS community had the opportunity to show its diversity-and we rose to the occasion with an impressive display of talent and multicultural flair. One third of the HBS population is comprised of international students. International week gives them a chance to showcase their culture and talents, and allows others… Continue reading Showcase of Diversity at HBS
International Week 2005: HBS Shows its True Colors
Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. And so it is at HBS. Last week we celebrated international diversity through a variety of events including films, a panel discussion on Global Disaster Relief, the Food and Drink Festival, World Party and an International TGIF with cultural performances. To see hundreds of students, representing almost 40… Continue reading International Week 2005: HBS Shows its True Colors
Lime, Sugar, Cacha‡a: A Little Taste of Brazil at HBS
I don’t know about all of you, but I was definitely looking forward to this year’s International Week. It was Friday, the FRC midterm result was out, the learning team project was done, and our over-worked week was ending. In my traditional half-awake-8:35am-state-of-mind, I walked my usual path to Aldrich hall. It felt nice to… Continue reading Lime, Sugar, Cacha‡a: A Little Taste of Brazil at HBS
An International Perspective on International Week: China
International Week offered the opportunity to present delicious food and national costumes of many countries around the world. This spirit was well-reflected by the student contingent from China. Sponsored by McKinsey& Company Greater China, the Chinese corner wore a colorful look with the national flag in the background. On Thursday of International Week, students from… Continue reading An International Perspective on International Week: China
International TGIF Puts Finishing Touches on a Special Week
Visitors who entered an Aldrich classroom Friday, October 28, may have thought they were in the UN General Assembly rather than an HBS section. It started like a normal school day, but instead of putting on button-up shirts and jeans, a significant portion of the students showed up in gorgeous, colourful national costumes. To me,… Continue reading International TGIF Puts Finishing Touches on a Special Week
World Party: HBSers Flock to Saint to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts
More than 250 HBS students flooded downtown Boston’s Saint club Thursday, October 27 to celebrate International Week and help raise proceeds for the recent earthquake in South Asia. The “World Party,” organized by the Student Association (SA) International Committee, generated more than $2,600 for relief efforts in Pakistan, the country hardest hit by the earthquake.… Continue reading World Party: HBSers Flock to Saint to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts
Celebrating International Diversity at HBS
International Week arrived at HBS the week of October 24 as hundreds of students came out in droves to celebrate the cultural diversity that resides here on campus. Over 40 countries were represented as the week of events included such activities as a panel of global disaster relief, an international food and drink festival, the… Continue reading Celebrating International Diversity at HBS
