Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business

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Winter Break Nearby Columbus

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Tags: Mental health, Winter, Helpful Tips

Tips and Tricks for Beating the Winter Blues

With the sun going down early and cold, harsh weather, the wintertime can make many feel down and unmotivated. Here are a few tips that have helped me get through the Winter Months as a Los Angeles native used to sunny weather all year round.
SMF Final Presentation - Fall Semester

2023 Flashback: My Journey before Fisher

Goodbye to 2023! A year of significant changes for me, filled with emotions and decisions that will leave a lasting impact on my professional journey. Application deadlines for the program are close, so, in this post, I want to reflect and take you through my story—my experience applying for the Specialized Master in Finance at Fisher.
Best Presenting Team Award - General Mills

My Core Capstone experience: Best Presenting Team Awarded!

December has arrived, and I´m approaching halfway on my SMF journey! As I've shared in my previous posts, this semester has been truly incredible. From networking with top alumni currently working at firms like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, EY, etc., to being selected as part of the SMF Student Council, to traveling to Las Vegas to represent Fisher College of Business at Prospanica, the largest conference for Latino professionals in the USA! Core Capstone Project
Mason Hall at sunset
Tags: finals week, study tools, finals

A Guide to Surviving Finals in Grad School

Group projects, papers, and exams all due between those two weeks after Thanksgiving break and before Winter Break. Here is a quick guide for surviving the dreaded first 1-2 weeks of December so you won't get too burnt-out.
Ohio State Fisher Master of Accounting (MAcc) Classroom and Professor Robert (Bob) Lount

Reflecting on my First Semester in the MAcc Program

In this blog post, I will guide you through some of my most important takeaways, whether academic, professional, or personal, in addition to how the first half of the MAcc program has prepared me for the second half. 
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Reflecting on the MHRM Program at Graduation

As I mark the culmination of my journey through Ohio State's Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) program, I find myself reflecting on the transformative experiences that have shaped my experiences in this program. In this brief reflection, I will touch upon key aspects that make Ohio State's MHRM program a noteworthy chapter in my academic and professional endeavors.
U.S. Capitol Building

Getting Involved as a Fisher MAcc Student

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is getting through the last few weeks of their semester in one piece before finals season rolls around! I wanted to post about the opportunities that Fisher MAcc students have to get involved around campus. As one of the graduate student ambassadors, I have been receiving numerous questions about ways that students can get involved around campus. 
Las Vegas Sign

Lights, Networking & Finance: My Conference Journey in Las Vegas!

In October, I attended the Prospanica Conference in Las Vegas. The event was a whirlwind of networking, resume-enhancing sessions, and interviews with hiring managers. Companies ranging from Fortune 500 to niche players provided valuable insights, and I'm eager to apply what I've learned to secure a full-time position in Finance. The conference also showcased universities, including Ohio State, where I represented my program. Beyond professional networking, the Vegas backdrop added an exciting dimension to the experience.