Ask Assaf About Chicago

[Gil Horsky]

#2598

In reply to aviad from March 07 2004 on 09:33

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Hi Guys – count me in, we are "ten" Israeli's now in Chicago GSB. Just got the call from the Don.

Gil

[gbiron]

#2609

To: Gil Horsky

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Welcome abroad…

Is this your first option ?

We are organizing a get together with Asaf next week… more info will come!

[dalit]

#2613

To: Gil Horsky

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מזל טוב…

(מקווה שאתה זוכר… מהיקל"ז)

[Assaf Wand]

#2909

To: All

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Hi all,

Just wanted to let you know that another Israeli (and a good personal friend)

was just admitted to the GSB

that bring us to a record of 14 admitted students and 12 that are actually coming – well done all for the great work

For the future applicants- now you have something to strive for- we are (as always) more than willing to help you out

Assaf

PS- this is a good place to congratulate Guy Weltsch on the amazing admittance to HBS in R3- just to show to everyone that everything is possible- WELL DONE MAN

[Assaf Wand]

#2910

To: All

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Hi all,

Just wanted to let you know that another Israeli (and a good personal friend)

was just admitted to the GSB

that bring us to a record of 14 admitted students and 12 that are actually coming – well done all for the great work

For the future applicants- now you have something to strive for- we are (as always) more than willing to help you out

Assaf

PS- this is a good place to congratulate Guy Weltsch on the amazing admittance to HBS in R3- just to show to everyone that everything is possible- WELL DONE MAN

[dudy]

#3137

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Assaf,

I'm just starting the process now (for Sep. 2005), and had some questions you might be able to help me with – the thing is I'm also serving in the Air Force (Major), but unlike you I have no business education or practice. Therefore, I wondered if:

1. Chicago GSB is a good place to do a career change, due to the total freedom of choise in courses.

2. Is it realistic considering my basic qualifications, to expect a job in VC after graduation (lets say, in Chicago).

[Assaf Wand]

#3147

To: dudy

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Hi Dudi,

Firstly, I think there should be no problems with your "lack" of business experience, since the military service is considered business experience, especially since you served there for a long time and currently holds the rank of Major. There are quite a few Full time soldiers in school (check out the armed forces group website ) it is just a matter of transforming your military experiences to the business world format of leading, manging, researching etc'

Secondly, all of the business schools are huge in career changing, hardly anyone is coming to school as X and stays in that profession, Chicago is a great place to place unbranded individuals at the most branded places. The fact that the curriculum is flexible just let you reinforce a specific field you are interested in BEFORE the interviews- for instance if you are into Investment Banking- you can take accounting, M&A accounting, Financial Statement analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance and cases in financial managment before you take marketing, operations etc'- so you WILL BE READY for you interviews.

I believe it is very difficult to find a good VC job post graduation without previous experience in the sector, the Private Equity Lab course in Chicago had helped many students getting placements in VC funds (mostly in the Midwest region)

hope it helps

Assaf

[dudy]

#3162

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Assaf,

First – thanks for anwersing me so elaborately, your answer helped me a lot.

I know it's a problematic question, but could you tell me what are the things that are unique in Chicago, and what is the school emphasis when checking out applicants in your view.

Dudy.

[Assaf Wand]

#3167

To: dudy

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Dudy,

I suggest you'll take a look at the begining of the thread where I already answered these questions.

If you'll want more in depth answers regarding specific topics let me know

Assaf

[gbiron]

#3172

To: dudy

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Dudy,

From the top of my mind:

1. The school is renowned for its varied curriculum, international student body, and superlative faculty.

2. The LEAD Program and the new Product and Strategy Development lab enable to apply frameworks onto real-life situations.

3. The program's flexible learning model.

4. Top rated finance and entrepreneurship departments

5. Business exposure resulting from the program's location in Chicago, one of the financial capitals of the World.

And most important for you, a very high recruiting percantage.

Hope this helps.

BTW – I am an admitted student of the class of 2006 and would be happy to share more info.

Gur Biron

[dudy]

#3186

To: gbiron

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Hi Gur,

Thanks for the tips, that really helped a lot!!

Can you tell me some more (beyond what I read in the website) about LEAD and the Product and Strategy Development lab?

Last but not least – good luck next year!

Dudy

[Assaf Wand]

#3187

To: dudy

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I would also add:

1) Private Equity Lab

2) One of the biggest Business plan competitions

3) GSB vs' Kellogg olympics

and many more

[gbiron]

#3189

To: dudy

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Assaf added a few more (arn't you in the midst of the internship ???), for more info I"l have to get back to you after I get there…

Good Luck,

[dudy]

#3191

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Assaf and Gur,

Thanks for the great tips.

Can you please explain/elaborate on the second bullet point you mentioned?

[gbiron]

#3800

To: All

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שלום לכולם,

רציתי לנצל את ההזמדנות ולהזכיר לכולם שיש בשיקגו את הקהילה הגדולה ביותר, נכון להיום של סטונדטים שלומדים MBA.

רובם לומדים ב- Chicago GSb. השאר מפוזרים בבתי ספר אחרים

בקיצור, אם יש לכם שאלות או אתם מגיעים לעיר. תיצרו קשר ונשמח לעזור.

[Assaf Wand]

#3802

To: gbiron

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Hi Everyone,

I would like to join Gur's warm words.

Feel free to trouble us, whether you're coming to Chicago or just interested

and one of us (yes yes 15 of us) will be more than happy helping you out :)

Assaf

[Assaf Wand]

#3999

To: All

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Corporate recruiters rated Chicago GSB graduates hands-down favorites in the biennial Business Week rankings of MBA programs, released Oct. 7. They praised the school s capacity for shaping students thinking.

Overall, Chicago GSB was #2 in the Business Week ratings. In another recent poll by the The Economist Intelligence Unit the GSB's career services earned #1 ratings from students.

The Chicago GSB is:• First business school to have a Nobel laureate on its faculty George Stigler, 1982

• only business school to have had six Nobel Prize winners: Stigler; Merton Miller, 1990; Ronald Coase, 1991; Gary Becker, 1992; Robert Fogel, 1993; and Myron Scholes, 1997.

Associate Director of Admissions, Mrs. Kristen Pawlowski and Chicago GSB’s Israeli students would love to invite you to attend an online Chat on Monday, Oct. 25 at 19:00

For any questions feel free to contact me

Assaf Wand
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
MBA Class of 2005
312 909-9967 Mobile
773 857-5851 Home

[shirlis]

#4490

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Assaf

I'm going to be in the states in the end of the month (work related).

since I'll be instructing a course in Champaign Illinoi, I thought of taking the opportunity and go to see chicago university.

the problem is that I'm going to be very busy during the weekdays and I'll have free time only in the weekend… is there any point in coming during the weekend ?

what are the days/hours the university is active and when is it best to visit ?

Thanks shirli

[Assaf Wand]

#4493

To: shirlis

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Hi Shirli,

Firstly, let us (the israelis) know when you're coming and we'll show you around.

Secondly, there are weekend classes (part of the best thing in Chicago you have total flexibility) and there are few Executive classes

Thirdly, the campus IS AMAZING and worth going to anyway

In shorts- yes it is still worth it- let us know when you're here (there are no classes during christmas and half of Dec) and we'll show you around

hope it helps

Assaf

[shirlis]

#4504

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Assaf ,

I'm starting my first course at 29/11-3/12 (champaign,IL)

and the second one is at 6/12-10/12 (saint leuis)

so I guess I'll be able to be in chicago either before the first course (sunday 28/11),or right after it ends : saturday 4/12.

I'll make my plans depending on your suggestion …

How can I contact you ?

Thanks Shirli

[dalit]

#4508

To: shirlis

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Let me guess… Amdocs, right?

[shirlis]

#4511

To: dalit

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Yep , yep yep (contractor – TESNET)

[niryelinek]

#6145

To: gbiron

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הי אסף

כפי שאתה כבר יודע התקבלתי ל

BABSON

לתוכנית השנה.

זאת הייתה אחת המפבוריטיות שלי ובייחוד אחרי בחינה מעמקיה של התוכנית, המלגה שקיבלתי, העבודה שאישתי קיבלה בבוסטון והאופי היזמי שלי החלטתי ללכת על זה

שיקגו העבירו את האפליקשן שלי לסיבוב השלישי – אני עדיין חושב שיש לי סיכוי טוב אך אני מאמין כי הדברים הסתדרו באופן הנכון (עניין של אנרגיות והרגשה פנימית)

רציתי להודות לך על פני דפי הפורום…

על כל העזרה, זמן והשקעה – נדהמתי מהרצון האמיתי והטוב שלך לעזור!!!

מגיע לבוסטון במאי – וביתי הוא ביתך

בטוח שניפגש לאורך הדרך…

[Angelico]

#6216

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Asaf,

My name is Ori Angel and I'm in the process of applying to the EMBA program of Chicago (submitting my application in 10 days time…).

I would like to have a word with u (on the phone) if possible. 5 minutes is all I need ([email protected]).

Many thanks,

Ori

[Assaf Wand]

#6219

To: Angelico

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sure man

call me whenever to 773 857 5851

Assaf

[goal1]

#6221

To: Angelico

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אורי

עזובתך משיקאגו, בוא לניו יורק !

אודי

[motti_sh]

#6403

To: All, gbiron, Assaf Wand

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אסף, גור, וכל מי שלומד בשיקאגו או מכיר את ביה"ס מקרוב. יש לי כמה שאלות בנוגע לשיקאגו והייתי שמח להעזר בנסיונכם.

למיטב ידיעתי, ההיילייטס של ביה"ס הם:

המוניטין של הסגל והישגיו האקדמיים; העוצמה של ביה"ס בתחום המימון (ובתחומים נוספים); הגמישות בבניית תכנית הלימודים; המרכז התעסוקתי החזק ושיעורי ההשמה הגבוהים; והבניין חדש.

שאלותי הם:

1. האם לביה"ס יש אופי עירוני (כמו קולומביה, למשל) או שהוא מעט נפרד מהעיר שיקאגו ויש אווירה של קמפוס, על כל המשתמע מכך.

2. אווירת הלימודים – האם אנשים לומדים באופן עצמאי או ב"קבוצות לימוד". האם האווירה היא של "ביחד" או יותר אינדיבידואלסטית. מה היקף העבודה בצוותים?

3. סגנון ההוראה – האם הוא אקדמי או פרקטי? מה משקל הלימודים בשיטת הקייס ומה משקל הלימודים בשיטת ההרצאה?

4. מה היקף הפעילות "מסביב" ומעבר ללימודים האקדמיים? מה היקף הפעיליות החברתיות המאורגנות? האם קיימות הזדמנויות לפעילות מעשית/ניהולית במסגרת בהי"ס?

5. יש בתי ספר הידועים באווירה הנעימה והחברית הקיימת בין התלמידים (למשל, ורטון וקלוג) ויש כאלה שיש להם תדמית רעה בעניין (למשל, הארוורד). מה המצב בשיקגו?

6. מה החסרונות של ביה"ס? מה הייתם משנים בביה"ס?

7. איך שורדים בקור המקפיא של שיקאגו?

8. מה יש לבנות זוג לעשות בשיקאגו? האם יש בביה"ש פעילות מאורגנת עבורן? האם ביהמ"ש עוזר להן במציאת עבודה?

9. איך מסתדרים אלה שיש להם ילד? האם יש לביה"ס מגורים נוחים לזוגות נשואים עם ילדים?

10. איזה מלגות ביה"ס מציע לישראלים? באיזה היקף? מה הקריטריונים לקבלתם? עד כמה קשה לקבל מלגה (צריך להיות סופרסטאר)?

11. מימון הלימודים – האם ניתן ללוות את כל עלות הלימודים ללא חתימה של ערב?

תודה רבה,

מוטי

[gbiron]

#6405

<p align=left dir=ltr>To: motti_sh

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מוטי,

עושה רושם שיש לך כמה שאלות על בית הספר.., אז קודם כל אם התשבוה לא ממצה מספיק אני מזמין אותך ליצור קשר איתי ועם כל אחד מ- 15 החבר'ה הישראלים שלומדים איתי (3 – שנה שניה ו-12 שנה ראשונה), אנחנו פרוסים על פני תחומי התמקצעות מגוונים וכך תוכל לקבל פרספקטיבות שונות ומכוונות למה שמעניין אותך.

בנוגע לשאלותייך, אני חושב שאחד הדברים שמסמלים את שיקגו, כמו שציינת, הוא חופש הבחירה שניתנת לתלמיד. זה מתבטא לא רק ביכולת לבחור קורסים (יותר ופחות יישומים, עם עבודה רבה בקבוצת או עבודה אינדיבידואלית וכו'), אלא ביכולת להיות מעורב בפעילויות חוץ אקדמיות (jewish group, hi-tech group, sports clubs and events) מפגשים וארועים. זה בעצם עונה מירב שאלותייך לטעמי.

לעניין אופי בית הספר, גם כאן זה עניין של בחירה אישית. אתה יכול לבחור לגור קרוב לקמפוס שנמצא בשכונת הייד פארק הדרומית לעיר עצמה ולחיות במעין קמפוס או לגור בעיר עצמה ולנסוע לשיעורים (יש גם קמפוס בעיר אם לא בא לך לנסוע). כמובן שאם יש בן / בת זוג, להם, לטעמי, יהיה יותר מעניין בעיר.

לעניין הקור, עצתי מעיל חם ומגני אוזניים. זה נשמע יותר מפחיד ממה שזה והקור האמיתי מתרחש במשך כשבועיים בשנה (לא שאח"כ מסתובבים בחולצות קצרות וכפכפים אבל בכל זאת)

[gbiron]

#6967

To: All

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University of Chicago Graduate School of Business – Reception In Israel

Event Date: 06 Sep 2005

Program Full-Time MBA

Description: As you consider your graduate business school options, we encourage you to attend a Chicago GSB reception. In addition to learning how to be successful in the application process, you will hear from Chicago GSB alumni and current students regarding their MBA experience. The event will be headed by the Dean of admissions, Ms. Rose Martinelli.

This reception is a great place to gain a comprehensive understanding of Chicago GSB. Many questions about the Chicago MBA experience will be discussed at this informational event.

Please join us from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP at: http://admissions.chicagogsb.edu/admissions

Hosted By: Interdisciplinary Center

Address

Interdisciplinary Center (IDC)
Kanfei Nesharim St.
Herzliya, Israel

[niryelinek]

#7148

To: mayah

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My Man!!!

Are you here????

Fuck!!! why didn't you tell me – I had no Idea that you are here!!!

I'm starting my second year in Babson one year program (Just finish my summer semester!)

The School is great and I'm happy that I chose it!

What the hell is going on with you???

Give me a call

617-304-7191

[gbiron]

#7228

To: niryelinek

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Attached is the official press release about the new scholarship for Israeli's at the Chicago GSB, please feel free to ask any questions about this or any other issue regarding the university:
New fellowship program for Israeli M.B.A. students at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business


In an effort to help Israel’s growing economy, the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business today announced a new fellowship program for qualified applicants from Israel who will return to Israel after they receive their M.B.A. degrees.
The Dennis W. and Jane B. Carlton Israeli Fellows program will provide more than $100,000 in tuition and living expenses to each student during the two-year M.B.A. program. To qualify, students must be citizens of Israel, with preference given to veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces.
“The goal of this new program is to strengthen the Israeli economy through the education and professional development of business and government leaders,” said Edward A. Snyder, dean of Chicago GSB.
In addition to the monetary awards, students will receive mentoring and professional development by business leaders in Chicago facilitated by the Jewish United Federation, Snyder said.
Terms of the fellowship require that each student return to Israel within five years of completing the M.B.A.

The program is funded by Dennis Carlton and his wife Jane. Dennis Carlton is a professor of economics at Chicago GSB. He also is co-editor of the Journal of Law and Economics

[LPOW]

#7234

To: gbiron

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Gbiron,

Do you know when the scholarships at Chicago are announced? Fist or second round? or in other words – Is it important to hit r1 to be eligible for it?

Thanks!

[avishaish]

#7238

To: LPOW, All

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I have received an e-mail with a response to that exact question. The answer was:

"Students will only be eligible for application should they apply in either Rounds 1 or 2. Selection will take place in April."

Hope this helps you.

Good Luck,

Avishai

[msarfaty]

#7305

To: LPOW

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Sorry for jumping on Gur's question. It doesn't matter whether you apply 1st or 2nd round to be eligible for the scholarship.

Moshe.

[LPOW]

#7313

To: msarfaty

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Can anyone provide some details on the selection criteria for the attached scholarship? Poblic sector? private? government?

Thanks!

Up to three endowed fellowships are available annually offering full tuition, annual stipend of $15,000 along with mentoring and professional development by business leaders in the Chicago area facilitated by the Jewish United Federation. The Carlton fellowships are designed to strengthen the Israeli economy through the education and professional development of business and government leaders. To be eligible, applicants must be an Israeli who will return to Israel within five years of completing the MBA. Note that in the event that the student does not return to live and work in Israel, the tuition and stipend awards convert to loans to be repaid in four equal installments in the 5^th -8^th year post-graduation.

[LPOW]

#7314

To: msarfaty

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Chicago students,

I am interested in moving into consulting and was wondering how the GSB ranks vs. Wharton, Kellogg and Columbia in MC recruitment – how hard is it to get a job in one o the leading MC

Thanks!

[gbiron]

#7317

To: LPOW

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All four schools are considered core schools for most top consulting firms (you can also add HBS, Stanford and MIT to that list), of course schools are stronger in their home towns (i.e. – Kellogg and Chicago are very strong with the local offices in Chicago), but I would also say that Chicago tends to be strong among the top MC firms all around and has a vast Alumni network also in SF, Boston, NYC and Dallas for sure.

I can't give you a percentage regarding how hard it is, but we have Israneli graduates who worked and are currently working in these firms, so it is manageable.

Regarding your other question, Moshe might have better insights… good luck.

Gur

[msarfaty]

#7337

To: LPOW

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Scholarships in Chicago GSB:

The new scholarship is awarded by one of the professors at the school – Dennis Carlton (if anyone is interested in more details about him let me know. He's quite a figure).

Since it is the first year that the scholarship is offered, I can't really comment on the selection criteria. However, a full-sponsorship of 3 full-time students by an organization/person they are not employed by is very rare (compare it to other schools and see).

As professor Carlton's intent is to strengthen the Israeli economy, I would guess that someone who comes or intends to return someday to the public sector might have some advantage (I used these vague terms on purpose).

Moshe.

[eliko]

#7514

To: gbiron

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Hi Gur Shana Tova,

I did not have success in contacting you by mail.(it returned for some reason)

I applied to Chicago yesterday and I hope for the best… (hope to meet you next year)

I will be glad to contact you in the coming weeks.

Regards,

eliko (cobi's brother in-law)

[oria]

#7565

To: eliko

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Hi everybody,

There is an information session on Chicago GSB EMBA program which is held tonight (November 1st) at 19:00 at Dan Tel Aviv Hotel. Here is a link with all details:

https://s08.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=1522474191153123600&PG=1522474182300&Info

attendance is highly recommended!!!

[oria]

#7566

To: eliko

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Hi everybody,

There is an information session on Chicago GSB EMBA program which is held tonight (November 1st) at 19:00 at Dan Tel Aviv Hotel. Here is a link with all details:

https://s08.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=1522474191153123600&PG=1522474182300&Info

attendance is highly recommended!!!

[JoeCool]

#7892

To: Assaf Wand, eliko

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Hi,

Regarding the interview:

1. who should I interview with?

2. What should I wear? A suit (business U.S.) or not (Business Israel)?

3. what should I expect from this experience? (How long? what questions? etc.)

Thanks in advance

J.Cool

[Assaf Wand]

#7894

To: JoeCool

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woow- a lot of questions,

Let's try to answer them using my logic and perpspective:

1) This is a weird question- I don't really know you, and I think that all of the interviewers are good (and this is something you can't expect me to write my personal perspectives in here :-))- do some Due diligence before choosing and I don't think it really matters.

2) I would wear business casual as a base in Israel (unless for an interviewer from abroad) BUT would ask the interviewer in the mail

3) From my far experience I would think it will be ~ 30-45 min, quite casual the regualr 3 why? and them some more in depth experiences questions, it is more a discussion to understand the motives and the calibre of the applicant

hope it helps in any way

good luck

Assaf

[nbomash]

#8297

To: msarfaty

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שלום.

שמי ניב והתחלתי להתעניין בלהציק לאנשים.

אני טוב במיוחד בלהציק לאנשים בשנה שנייה בשיקאגו – שנסעו עם חברה שלהם.

רציתי לתת לך את מספר הטלפון שלי, למקרה שתרצה שאני אפסיק לשאול אותך "מתי תפתח את ה skype"

אז ניתן להשיג אותי בטלפונים הבאים:

077-6426523 – בית

0528-481571 – אישה.

אני אקבל טלפון ביום שני מהעבודה.

חוץ מזה – שיהיה לך chrismas שמח.

[gbiron]

#8454

To: All

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First Round Applicants

The nail biting is almost over… good luck tomorrow and congrats to those who get the offer. Feel free to reach out to us and ask questions should you have any.

gbiron

[msarfaty]

#8647

To: All

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Chicago GSB Scholarships:

There are rumors regarding the full-scholarships that the Chicago GSB is offering to Israeli students and we'd like to make sense of it all.

Unlike what you may have heard from people who are less than fully familiar with the situation, NONE of the scholarships have been offered to ANYONE yet.

Moreover, candidates will not even be considered for it before the full list of Israeli admits from BOTH first and second rounds is completed.

So, if the scholarship is what you base you decision on (which it shouldn't be), then keep in mind that there is still plenty of time before this issue will be resolved.

Any one of us will be more than happy to answer any questions on this subject (and any other thing you want to know).

Moshe Gur and Savyon.

[gbiron]

#8881

To: All

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The Dennis W. and Jane B. Carlton Fellowship

Up to three endowed fellowships are available annually offering full tuition, annual stipend of $15,000 along with mentoring and professional development by business leaders in the Chicago area facilitated by the Jewish United Federation. The Carlton fellowships are designed to strengthen the Israeli economy through the education and professional development of business and government leaders. To be eligible, applicants must be an Israeli who will return to Israel within five years of completing the MBA. Note that in the event that the student does not return to live and work in Israel, the tuition and stipend awards convert to loans to be repaid in four equal installments in the 5^th -8^th year post-graduation.
this is from the schools website.
Gur

[yinona]

#9447

To: Assaf Wand

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Hi Assaf,

My name is Yinon and i m interested in a PHD in Chicago.

Do you have any information on chances and stats or maybe you know an Israely Phd student that wouldnt mind answering a few questions ?…

Thanks in advance,

Yinon

[Assaf Wand]

#9474

To: yinona

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Hi Yinon,

Here you go, you can try to contact Gil who is currently teaching in Columbia, but did his PhD in Chicago

[email protected]

Assaf

[asaf_sagy]

#9915

To: Assaf Wand

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היי אסף

אני מתענין בMBA בשיקגו (התחלה ב-2007)

הייתי מעונין לשאול אותך כמה שאלות יותר פרקטיות ופחות ברומו של עולם.

1) האם תוכל לספר קצת על חי החברה בקמפוס?

2) אם אתקבל אגיע עם אשתי. מענין אותי לדעת מהו ריכוז הישראלים באיזור וכמה הקהילה הזו מגובשת.

3) אולי זה ישמע לך מצחיק אבל… איך אתה מסתדר עם הקור?

תודה רבה!

(יש לך אחלה שם BTW )

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