MHRMExperiential learning
When I signed up for the MHRM case competition, I saw it as an opportunity to step outside the classroom and test what I had been learning in a real-world context. What I did not fully anticipate was how immersive the experience would feel like. Working in teams, we were challenged to understand the problem, develop a strategy, and present a solution within a limited timeframe.
Here are three key lessons I took away from the experience:
1. Time management and presentation matter just as much as ideas36621 min read
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MAcc#AccountingMasters, #FisherMAcc, #TravelLessonsOver spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland. In a country where sheep outnumber the population of people, it felt like I was in a different world. My weeklong journey was completely different to my daily life as a graduate student at Ohio State. In the midst of my final semester in the MAcc program, I went into this trip as a way to reset and reflect before the last weeks of classes and projects. Here are the three biggest takeaways I had from my trip to Iceland and how they connect to life as a graduate student in the MAcc program: 36612 min read
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MAcc#FisherMAcc, #MAcc, #GraduateStudentJourneyOver the past 4 years, I competed as a Division I soccer player at Cleveland State University while I pursued my undergraduate degree. I balanced long weeks of training, games, and travel along with a full course load. Every day was structured and filled with tasks I needed to complete in order to succeed on and off the field. 36592 min read
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Full Time MBA#MBALifeAs we all know, February is the month of love, and I was genuinely excited to attend the OUAB Valentine’s Day Ball at The Ohio State University. The theme was Casino Royale, and for one night, the usual winter grad-school uniform of backpacks, heavy jackets, and sweaters was replaced with tuxedos, gowns, and everyone fully leaning into the theme.36581 min read
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MHRMFisher community, #BuildingProfessionalSkillsOne of the reasons I chose the Fisher College of Business for my Master’s in Human Resource Management was its strong alumni network and sense of community. From the very beginning of my journey, I have experienced how intentionally meaningful connections with peers, professors, and alumni are cultivated.36571 min read
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SMFBefore beginning the Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) program at Ohio State, I remember feeling both excited and uncertain. I knew graduate school would move quickly, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I could do to prepare. Looking back, I realized that building confidence in the fundamentals of finance benefit me the most. 36561 min read
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MAcc#MAccProgram, #MAccExperience, #WhyOhioStateMAcc, #AccountingCareerPreparationAfter completing my undergraduate degree at Ohio State, I felt I had a strong grasp of the technical basics. However, entering the MAcc program has shifted my focus from simply knowing "how" to record a transaction to understanding the "why" behind complex accounting actions. As I prepare to begin my full-time role in public accounting audit this fall, this shift in perspective has been the most valuable part of my graduate education. 36551 min read
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Full Time MBA#MBALife, electivesI came into my MBA program with a clear intention: to grow from being technically strong in accounting and finance into someone who can think more broadly about strategy, value creation, and long-term business impact. I wanted transformation not just in what I know, but in how I make decisions. The first semester provided a shared foundation across core disciplines and gradually trained me to see everyday problems through a business lens.36541 min read
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Key Lessons from a Graduate Case Competition Experience
Three Lessons from Iceland That Translate to Graduate School and Beyond
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SMF36601 min read
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From Student-Athlete to Graduate Student: What Skills Have Served Me Best
Casino Royale, But Make It Grad School
More Than Networking: Reflections from Graduate Networking Night
How I Prepared Academically Before Starting the SMF Program
Beyond Debits and Credits: How the MAcc Program is Preparing Me for Public Accounting
Choosing with Purpose in My Second Semester