Campus visits, conversations with the admissions department, school websites and Clear Admit school guides all provide valuable insight for prospective applicants considering a range of programs at different schools. Sometimes, though, nothing beats hearing from current students themselves. A recent podcast by London Business School (LBS) Student Affairs (SA) President Sean Barrett makes this possible even if a trip to England isn’t in your immediate plans.
In his podcast, Barrett, who was elected SA president in June 2007, sings the praises of the LBS student community and encourages new students to get involved in as many ways as possible.
“The student body is what makes this place so great,” Barrett says. “Not only is it the fabric of our community and the diversity that really is the unique character of the school, but almost everything you see on campus outside of the lecture theatre is something that’s organised by and for students.”
The best way to get involved, he says, is to sign up for as many student clubs as you can. If you’re not sure whether a given activity is something you’re really interested in, sign up anyway just to find out, he advises.
Professional interest clubs, too, are worth new students’ time, Barrett says. They can be a great place to catch presentations from industry people. They also provide a focus on internship recruiting and a chance to practice and build skills through mock interviews, crack-a-case sessions and CV and cover letter workshops.
To hear more about what makes the LBS campus and community unique, take a listen to Barrett’s podcast for yourself. Or check out additional podcasts in the LBS library. Other recent posts have included Associate Dean Lyn Hoffman talking about LBS’s Sloan and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, Career Services Director Diane Morgan talking about what her department has to offer students and economics professor Helen Rey talking about the U.S. current account deficit.
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