Spring Break
An Investigatory Report: Ahead of the Curve-A Current Student's Assesment
By Adam Ireland (OH), Contributing Writer
Issue date: 9/8/08 Section: News
At the same time, I find it hard to believe the author couldn't have revealed more scandalous, or outrageous behavior if he really had wanted to cause a stir. His description of Priscilla makes it sound far tamer than my (admittedly vague) memories of that night, and I would be truly shocked if a "booze luge" was really the most debauched event that took place at a section party during his time here. Even when criticizing aspects of the academic life, such as the LEAD Best Self exercise (something which, let's face it 90% of us hated), he admits to seeing a point to the exercise after its completion.
"It is outrageous to be making money out of his experience at HBS, this is meant to be a safe learning environment, not a place where someone could be taking notes on everything that is being said and done at all time"
Fair enough. If the Class of 2010 really isn't going to be willing to speak their mind in class because of a fear of appearing in print a few years down the line, then I can see that this is a valid point, but in reality I can't see a huge amount of appetite in the market for another HBS expose, and more importantly the author hasn't used real names anyway. Presumably his section and a few others can figure out who the protagonists are, but none of this would be a surprise to them anyway.
And on the accusations of the impropriety of how he is making his money I just have two words; Private Equity.
"His is not a representative experience; he didn't have any friends and didn't get a job at the end of it. The book is just the ranting of one disillusioned individual which is a completely unfair representation of life at HBS"
Despite the author adding the disclaimer in the preface that the book is indeed the view of just one person, this is probably the most valid of all the criticisms I've heard leveled at the book. For those of you who are truly in the middle of being "transformed" by your experience at HBS, I can see why you might hold this view; how could he not be lavishing this place with praise?
"It is outrageous to be making money out of his experience at HBS, this is meant to be a safe learning environment, not a place where someone could be taking notes on everything that is being said and done at all time"
Fair enough. If the Class of 2010 really isn't going to be willing to speak their mind in class because of a fear of appearing in print a few years down the line, then I can see that this is a valid point, but in reality I can't see a huge amount of appetite in the market for another HBS expose, and more importantly the author hasn't used real names anyway. Presumably his section and a few others can figure out who the protagonists are, but none of this would be a surprise to them anyway.
And on the accusations of the impropriety of how he is making his money I just have two words; Private Equity.
"His is not a representative experience; he didn't have any friends and didn't get a job at the end of it. The book is just the ranting of one disillusioned individual which is a completely unfair representation of life at HBS"
Despite the author adding the disclaimer in the preface that the book is indeed the view of just one person, this is probably the most valid of all the criticisms I've heard leveled at the book. For those of you who are truly in the middle of being "transformed" by your experience at HBS, I can see why you might hold this view; how could he not be lavishing this place with praise?
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Carlos
posted 9/20/08 @ 12:21 PM EST
I read the book and I found it to be refreshing. It is a wonderful book full of humor and real life events. I know that all the people from HBS won't like it because it does make life at HBS seem. (Continued…)
Alice Heaton
posted 2/25/09 @ 12:06 AM EST
wow, this brings back some great memories! it seems like just yesterday i was watching all of these great shows, and more great shows. this homecoming theme has been so much fun!
Penny Alverton
posted 2/25/09 @ 8:19 AM EST
That looks like lots of fun. When I was in college we didn't had so many fun activities.
Nancy Johnson
posted 3/05/09 @ 12:12 PM EST
I have to agree with teh poster above... :/ looks like a lot of hot air to me.
Wanda Purves
posted 3/09/09 @ 6:26 AM EST
I thank you for the opportunity to share a portion of my moments in time with future generations.
Rachel Emmerich
posted 4/17/09 @ 2:35 AM EST
Cheers for writing about this. FYI - here's some more info about watch bones you might like!
Dinse Thoma
posted 6/20/09 @ 2:39 PM EST
Great article. I agree totally.
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