Spring Break
From the Student Council
Jyoti Agarwal and Fred Smith
Issue date: 9/2/08 Section: News
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To the Class of 2010 - congratulations on starting a fantastic journey! And to the Class of 2009, welcome back to what is sure to be one of the best years of our lives! We're excited to be back and to see friendly faces, both old and new. As we embark on the 101st year of Harvard Business School we wanted to share with you what we think are some key facets of life at HBS and to specifically focus on the experiences of the group we are proud to represent - the MBA Students of Harvard Business School.
In our time at HBS, it is clear to both of us that, by far, the most rewarding part of our HBS experience has come from our interactions with the entire HBS community:
First, the students. We are humbled to have met and interacted with such phenomenal people. Through the past year we have learned about the cultures and backgrounds of our classmates, helped each other through family ordeals and celebrated in major life events together. A particularly poignant moment in Section E was when the military alumni in the section took time to inform the group about their experiences, triumphs and struggles. As many in the class were moved to tears, this conversation allowed us to view our classmates in a new light and set the stage for all of us to be more open about our successes and hardships with each other. The deep relationships we have formed have, at minimum, enhanced the quality of our classroom discussions and, at maximum, changed our lives forever. Whether you are starting or continuing your time at HBS, we hope you will continue to appreciate the different backgrounds of your classmates. We encourage you to reach out to someone that on the surface may seem to be the complete opposite of you, whether by education, employment, family, culture or viewpoint, and grab a quick dinner at Spangler, coffee at Starbucks, or beer at Daedalus. Such small interactions are invaluable in broadening our world views and in our education to become global leaders.
Second, the faculty. We are thankful for the faculty that takes countless hours of their time to educate us and aid in our growth as business leaders, and more importantly, as people. One instance that comes to mind was in an early LEAD class. The professor, Tom Delong, took a moment at the end of class to acknowledge a special guest that had been waiting outside. As Maria, the custodian, walked in, he introduced her to the section and led in an ovation for her daily work in cleaning the boards. Since that day Maria was part of Section D, wearing the section t-shirt and posing in pictures. Through this small example Professor Delong brought to life the true value of acknowledging co-workers and appreciating those that support you throughout your career. In this example, Tom not only bettered us as leaders, but as people. In the coming year, we encourage you all to reach out to your professors, after class, in office hours or via email and to be open in learning lessons that you may have never have thought you wanted to know. Through their open hearts and varied views, our professors may just quite be the best untapped resources at HBS.
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