מענה ל־עדכוני Top MBA מאתר ארינגו

[Gilad D]

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School Information – Columbia

בשבועות הקרובים נפרסם כאן סדרת ראיונות שערכנו עם בוגרי התוכניות
המובילות, בה הם מספרים על בית הספר שלהם ועל הלימודים בתוכנית ה-MBA.
נתחיל בראיון עם בוגרת Columbia MBA:

What is special about your school? In your eyes, what differentiates your school from others?
Being
in New York is a key differentiator, as Columbia students have close
access to interesting class guest speakers, innumerable career
opportunities, and diverse extracurricular and cultural opportunities
around the city.

Can you share some details about the
atmosphere in the school? between students, between students and
faculty? How do you spend your free time?
The CBS cluster
structure creates an extremely social environment. Any free time is
filled with events for students to spend time with each other, both on
campus and around the city.

Can you share some details about the area/city?
CBS
is located in Morningside Heights, away from the bustle of downtown,
but easily accessible by subway. There are endless restaurants, bars,
shows, and museums at your fingertips—every evening out is a new
experience.

Can you share some details regarding job
opportunities and summer internships for students in your school? How
strong is the career office? Did the school name/brand give you any
advantage when looking for a job? Are there any specific recruiters who
mostly recruit from this school?
Recruiting is a very
central part of student life, prioritized above all else. The career
office is well-organized and supportive, staffed by highly experienced
professionals. All of the top consulting firms, investment banks and
CPGs recruit on campus. Given the proximity, CBS students are often
invited to events at the offices of potential employers, giving them far
more exposure and closer relationships than they would have at schools
outside of New York.

What did you like about the school/program?
I
really enjoyed the opportunity to get global exposure while at CBS. I
studied abroad for a semester in Argentina, I did a pro bono consulting
project in Mexico, and I took a class that studied global business in
Costa Rica. I also traveled with clustermates to Russia, Israel, and
Southeast Asia.

Who will especially enjoy this school? who will be a good fit to the school?
CBS
is great for anyone interested in consulting or banking, anyone who
thrives in a big city environment, and anyone who lives by “work hard,
play hard.”

Any tips for someone who is considering applying to your school?
Being
a CBS student is a 24/7 lifestyle, so think about not only whether the
academic opportunities interest you, but whether you envision yourself
in CBS’s active social environment and whether you thrive in a big city
like New York.