Author: Omolayo Aiyeola

October 31, 2025, could easily be crowned Columbus’ Most Social Day. There seemed to be something happening at every corner of the city. After a long, exhausting week of midterm tests and a few final exams, I decided it was time to close the books and enjoy some well-deserved fun.My evening began at the Fisher Alumni Awards, a beautifully organized event honoring alumni who embody Fisher’s legacy of excellence. The night was filled with laughter, inspiring stories, delicious food, and that unmistakable sense of pride that comes from being part of the Fisher community.

One of the things I have quickly come to appreciate as an MBA student at Fisher College of Business is how much the school invests in our career development. Within the first month of the program, we had two big career fairs relevant to MBAs: the Ohio State Finance x Financial Planning Career Fair and the Fisher Fall Business Career Fair, both held on September 8 and 9, 2025.Leading up to those events, the Office of Career Management made sure we were well-prepared. We had at least three mock sessions, including résumé reviews, mock interviews, and even a practice career fair.

Before coming to business school, I had worked at an organization for almost seven years. Every time someone asked why I stayed that long—a rare trait in my generation—my answer was always the same: I enjoyed the people I worked with. For me, community (network) has always been a critical determinant of how far you can go in life.When I began considering my MBA, I hoped for that same sense of belonging. A Fisher alumnus told me how closely knit the program was, how you could genuinely know your classmates and learn from their diverse experiences.