Welcome back to Fridays From the Frontline, where we take a look at recent additions to the MBA blogosphere. Let’s see what’s new with applicant and student bloggers this week.
Checking in with applicants, we find the majority are still playing the waiting game. Many readers can probably relate to Hairtwirler’s post about receiving unsolicited advice from friends and family. Others will connect with MBA_salsera, who achieved a calmer perspective after weeks of anxious waiting. Things are looking up for Juggler, too, who had some good news about Wharton financial aid this week. JatWarrior has only just submitted his financial aid applications, in the meantime doing some great work for a tax preparation non-profit.
Taking a look at current students’ blogs, we see the typical March mix of internship/job hunting jitters in combination with happier Spring Break getaways. First year student Ash talks about the madness of On Campus Recruiting at Stanford, and Zanat0s laments the lack of support provided by INSEAD and his former employer. On a more positive note, UCLADawg took advantage of Anderson’s resources and this week he secured a finance internship in New York!!
There are several more relaxed postings from bloggers on vacation this week. Nate Johnson posted en route from Hawaii to Ross, Hallonman checked in as he returned to INSEAD from China, and Karlitos reported a fun weekend in Barcelona with the LBS Spanish Club.
In addition to all the ‘real world’ distractions, a few bloggers actually posted about academics this week! FromCali began her MAP project at Ross last week, while Chicago student Rupin Thomas attended Kellogg’s Indian Business Conference. At LBS, the cultural differences in investor psychology are on first year student Angel Angie’s mind; meanwhile second year student DivineMissN offered some thoughtful discussion about creative marketing. Tom weighed in on two excellent lectures at Sloan, one from the CEO of Southwest Airlines, and the other from the Co-Founder of Visionary Vehicles. Last but not least, “senioritis” seems imminent for Jerry at Yale – as we proceed into the spring, expect to see a lot more second year students looking towards graduation and beyond!
That should do it for this week’s Fridays From the Frontline. Be sure to check back next week, when we’ll offer more notes on the trials and tribulations of MBA bloggers! Have a great weekend, and safe travels to all those taking off for Spring Break!
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