Graduate Blog / Author: Andrea Reeves

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Babson Student Entrepreneurs: MSEL Class of 2016

As a Social Media Ambassador this year, I’ve had so much fun sharing my Babson experiences with you, especially if you are considering making Babson your home. When talking to prospective students, I think the most common questions asked are, “What are students up to? Are they starting their own businesses?” Because my program, M.S.…

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MSEL Global Consulting: A week in Santiago, Chile

Last month, I was in Chile with about 63 of my classmates and friends. I’ve tried capturing the experience in pictures and in words, and while I think neither could do it justice, I’m going to give it a try. Chile: A country of innovation Over the course of this semester, my cohort has been…

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MSEL Countdown to Chile!

I am counting down the days until spring break (it’s only 3 days away, if you were wondering). But it’s not solely because I’m ready to soak up the sun – although that is part of it; I am excited to travel with my MSEL classmates to Santiago, Chile for our global consulting project! At…

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How LinkedIn publishing can benefit business students

Last semester, I was honored to be selected as one of LinkedIn’s Campus Editors for the program’s inaugural year. As a journalism student, being given the opportunity to write more is something I value and cherish. However, I understand that not every student wants to write – and not every student thinks they have something…

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Meet Babson Black MBA: Diversity in the Entertainment Industry

My name is Mark Gagliardi (first on the left); I’m 26, a two year MBA student at Babson, and from Lynnfield, Massachusetts. I’m the VP of Finance for Babson Black MBA (BBMBA). Before coming to school, I had been living in New York City and working for a Top-Tiered Broadway General Management Firm. I immersed…

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Meet Babson Black MBA: Striving towards diversity in the new year

Hi, my name is Flora Ekpe-Idang – that’s me in the yellow scarf! I am a First-Year MBA student as well as the VP of Events and Outreach for the Babson Black MBA Association. Originally, I am from New Jersey, but for the past eight years I lived in Los Angeles where I majored in…

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Preparing for Finals with Ugly Sweaters and Ice Skating

It’s finally that time again…finals! There are a lot of emotions flowing throughout Olin right now with final exams happening this week and next week. While it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of it all, it can be extremely hard to give ourselves a break every now and then. Graduate Student Affairs is…

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Celebrating Diversity in the Babson Community: Meet Babson Black MBA

Racial equality in higher education has been making headlines over the past few weeks; it’s no secret that diversity in education, specifically on the graduate level, can sometimes be hard to come by. Hearing the words “Black MBA” can be a little daunting to those who aren’t…well…Black. But the Babson Black MBA (BBMBA) club on…

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Building a Brand on the ‘Gram: Using Instagram to tell your Story

It’s no secret that I have a (major) addiction to Instagram. But it’s not all vanity and ‘likes’ for me…I began appreciating the photo social media site once I realized how people were using it, specifically brands and businesses. Instagram is a tool to tell stories, engage others, and showcase creativity. About two weeks ago, I…