By areeves1 | November 30, 2015
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a current MSEL’16 candidate at Babson. I come from a non-business background and was interested in a business program that was a more hands-on, creative experience that would set me up for success in the future. I also wanted to go somewhere that valued people as well…
By areeves1 | November 25, 2015
Last night, about 25 of my classmates and I had an “International Thanksgiving,” complete with dishes from Thailand, China, America (including a 23 pound turkey!), cheesy grits (a Southern blessing from yours truly), and much more! For some of my peers, it was their first American Thanksgiving experience…filled with love and laughter, we were able…
By areeves1 | November 13, 2015
Last weekend, I had the honor of attending Martha Stewart’s small business and entrepreneurial summit in New York City. Various panelists, all of whom are attached to the title of Entrepreneur, spoke to us throughout the day and answered questions along the way. The day was filled with inspirational key notes, tips for business owners/starters,…
By areeves1 | November 2, 2015
One of the reasons I chose Babson is because of the social entrepreneurship they’re known for. I firmly believe that no matter what path I choose, I have a responsibility to go beyond myself in order to help others achieve their dreams as well. Last week, my classmates and I had the opportunity to coach high…
By areeves1 | October 26, 2015
More like, so you think you hate networking – am I right?! It’s something that either makes people giddy or makes them shiver in fear. Networking is one of the greatest tools to use on your career journey, and it can also be the most uncomfortable. I’d like to consider myself an extrovert, someone who gets energy from…
By areeves1 | October 22, 2015
“No longer are we telling black male youth that the only path to success is through hyper-aggressive career and interest paths,” says Jennifer Pierre, a Masters in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership (MSM) candidate here at Babson. Stemming from her work with minority youth, Jennifer saw a need for young boys to be encouraged in whatever…