Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business

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The 2024 MHRM Cohort on Orientation Day 2!

5 Things I've Learned in my First Weeks of Grad School

Starting graduate school is an exciting yet difficult transition, especially when balancing other significant responsibilities and priorities. As I begin my Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM), I've learned several lessons in my first few weeks that have already been invaluable in managing this new phase in my life. 1.Create a Schedule for Your Week 
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Unlocking Opportunities: My First Steps in Ohio State’s MAcc Program

My first week at The Ohio State University has been a whirlwind of activity and excitement. From orientation to free pizza in the grad lounge, I've already made new friends and begun gaining valuable personal and professional experiences.
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Welcome to my MAcc Journey at The Ohio State University!

Hello everyone! My name is Zach Abraham, and I am excited to introduce myself as a graduate student in the Master of Accounting program here at The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University! 
Lauren Mendoza HR Business Partner Intern at PepsiCo
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Reflecting on my Summer as a PepsiCo Intern

This Summer, I interned with PepsiCo as a Human Resource Business Partner Intern. Read about my experience, what I have learned about myself interning there, and what next steps are in store for me post-graduation!
FCP Team Photo

My FCP Experience: Diving into Private Equity!

Hi everyone!As we wrap up the spring semester, I’m excited to share with you one of the coolest experiences you’ll have during your time at Fisher College of Business - the Finance Consulting Practicum (FCP). 
Navigating the Academic Path of a Full-Time MBA

Navigating the Academic Path of a Full-Time MBA

As my first year in the MBA program approaches its end, I've had numerous discussions with incoming students, who shared a common concern: how to choose the right courses. From these conversations, and reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve put together some summaries that might help you as you prepare to embark on this MBA journey. 1. Understanding how the 60-Credit MBA Curriculum looks like in 2 years: The structure of the MBA is designed to support both foundational learning and specialized exploration, distributed over two years:
The MAcc Class (most of us) at the PCAOB office at Washington D.C.

Reflecting On the MAcc

For my final blog post of the year, I wanted to take some time and reflect on my experience in the MAcc program and give my major takeaways. 
Fisher MBA students make the O-H-I-O shape in Brussels

Global Applied Projects: An opportunity to grow personally and professionally

This semester, I enrolled in a class focused on developing consulting skills for global companies: Global Applied Projects. In this course, I am a part of a team that works hard to support a global company with a strategic project. And here's the exciting part: it wasn't just virtual meetings and late-night emails! During Spring Break, my entire team got the incredible opportunity to travel to Belgium and work with the company in person. Let's talk about both the amazing project and the unforgettable Belgian experience!
Ezichi MBA presentations and campus experience

First-Year MBA Reflections: Lessons Learned/Paths Forged

As I near the completion of my first year in a full-time MBA program, I find myself reflecting on the transformative experiences that have reshaped my understanding of both business and personal growth. The Initiation