Category: MHRM

I recently finished my mid-terms for the first semester of my MHRM program, and I would like to share an experience that stood out to me and turned out to be one of the most engaging assessments so far. My professor for the Future of HR class, replaced our usual written mid semester exam with a debate on contemporary HR topics. 

One of the main reasons I chose the Fisher MHRM program was its focus on learning by doing. I did not want a degree that only lived in textbooks. I wanted one that challenged me to apply ideas, solve real-world problems, and learn alongside people with diverse perspectives.

I recently arrived in the beautiful yet quaint city of Columbus, Ohio, carrying just two bags and a whole lot of hope. Originally from India, I had been working in the development sector as a researcher before deciding to pursue my Master’s in Human Resource Management at the Fisher College of Business. This step marks a significant milestone in both my professional and personal journey, driven by a deep curiosity to learn and grow as a purposeful leader.

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be a HR Business Associate Intern at General Mills. Over the course of ten weeks, I was able to support the Corporate Supply Chain and Manufacturing/Engineering teams at our Headquarters in Minneapolis- a summer full of learning and engaging challenges. 

Before starting my Master of Human Resource Management journey at Fisher, I had already built a solid foundation in public speaking and performing. I've been acting since I was ten years old, and in large part due to this hobby and passion, I was comfortable speaking in front of an audience, using vocal inflection and projection, and maintaining "stage presence." Despite this background, I am incredibly grateful that my two case competition experiences I have been a part of during grad school have taken these skills to a new level.

When I first accepted my graduate assistantship position at Fisher, I was excited at the opportunity to support the program that I was about to embark on myself.  At the time, I was not sure what exactly my position would entail, and how I would impact the experiences of prospective students, something I had been myself only a year prior.

As semester one of the MHRM program comes to a close, join me as I reflect on learnings and takeaways from the first five months of my graduate program, and what I hope to take from my final two semesters.

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