Five Minutes on the Stanford GSB

The mbaMission Podcast

In this episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky and Debbie Choy discuss the unique aspects of the MBA experience at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Debbie shares her insights on the intimate and collaborative environment at Stanford, highlighting the strong relationships formed during her time there. She also reflects on the challenges of time management and the need for more career counseling to help students navigate their career paths effectively.

Takeaways

• Stanford's small class size fosters strong relationships.
• The collaborative culture at Stanford enhances learning.
• Time management is a challenge in MBA programs.
• More career counseling could benefit incoming students.
• Exploring different career paths can be overwhelming.
• Friendships formed in MBA programs can last a lifetime.
• Stanford is known for its exclusivity and difficulty to enter.
• The two-year MBA experience can feel rushed.
• Electives could help refine career interests.
• Support from professors is crucial in career exploration.

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1. Welcome to the mbaMission Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Debbie's Stanford GSB experience (00:00:34)

3. Negatives about Stanford GSB (00:01:58)

4. Support with applying to Stanford GSB or any school (00:04:12)