Tips for Class of 2008
Class of 2008,
The more information you have to prepare for your first year in business school, the less painful it will be. Yeah right!! Okay, so we all know that no one is ever TRULY prepared, but here are the top 5 tips the Class of 2007 would like to share with you as you start your journey.
5. Don't underestimate the power of group work. You will benefit from the synergy both in the classroom and in your groups, so speak up and learn something.
4. If you ever feel like you are drowning in your course work...immediately reach out for assistance. There are several resources available to you - professor office hours, BBSA academic support, and MBA2 tutors. Your classes will be over before you know it and the knowledge builds incrementally. Chances are if you were lost day 1, you will continue to be lost on day 2. Seek help!
3. Leverage the strengths of your classmates. Many of your section mates will come from industries that required extensive use of some of the information you are trying to absorb in your core courses. Make sure you ask them for help. Similarly, if you are an expert in a given field, be willing to help others who may be having a hard time.
2. Balance. Business school is the ultimate balancing act. It will do you well to prioritize everything in your life. Now.
1. Offload. From time to time, it will help if you offload by going out, joining an intramural team, or doing some volunteer work. Don't get stressed out. Again, don't be afraid to reach out to BBSA MBA2s.
BONUS TIP! Network. While this term is seriously over used the underlying principle still holds value. The relationships you build during these first several weeks will prove invaluable in the years to come.
The more information you have to prepare for your first year in business school, the less painful it will be. Yeah right!! Okay, so we all know that no one is ever TRULY prepared, but here are the top 5 tips the Class of 2007 would like to share with you as you start your journey.
5. Don't underestimate the power of group work. You will benefit from the synergy both in the classroom and in your groups, so speak up and learn something.
4. If you ever feel like you are drowning in your course work...immediately reach out for assistance. There are several resources available to you - professor office hours, BBSA academic support, and MBA2 tutors. Your classes will be over before you know it and the knowledge builds incrementally. Chances are if you were lost day 1, you will continue to be lost on day 2. Seek help!
3. Leverage the strengths of your classmates. Many of your section mates will come from industries that required extensive use of some of the information you are trying to absorb in your core courses. Make sure you ask them for help. Similarly, if you are an expert in a given field, be willing to help others who may be having a hard time.
2. Balance. Business school is the ultimate balancing act. It will do you well to prioritize everything in your life. Now.
1. Offload. From time to time, it will help if you offload by going out, joining an intramural team, or doing some volunteer work. Don't get stressed out. Again, don't be afraid to reach out to BBSA MBA2s.
BONUS TIP! Network. While this term is seriously over used the underlying principle still holds value. The relationships you build during these first several weeks will prove invaluable in the years to come.
posted by Ross BBSA at 12:48 AM
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