Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business

MHRM

Lauren Mendoza Selfie

What if I told you you can have it all? A Guide to Balance, Career Success, and Happiness

You can get your work done, have fun, and do what you need to for your self-care in graduate school. Here's how I do it--and I know you can, too!
2024 MHRM Case Competition

MHRM Case Study- What to know and do to have a great experience!

Fisher MHRM students recently completed the annual PepsiCo sponsored case competition, a 24-hour competition where upcoming December 2025 grads were grouped into teams of four or five students and tasked with developing and presenting a solution to a real-world business challenge.
Woman smiling in front of bags of chips

Your New Life Will Cost Your Old One: A Reflection on Change and Learning about Yourself

Crucial experiences are often those that teach us what our values are, and what we want from life. Read about how my time in Fisher and my internship with PepsiCo have taught me about what I want in my life moving forward--though it is a complete 180 from what I once expected for myself!
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 
Lauren Mendoza HR Business Partner Intern at PepsiCo

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!
MHRM Students Group Photo

Get Involved, Make a Difference!

During my time as an undergraduate student, I found my involvement in extracurriculars to be paramount in getting the most out of my time as a student. Jump forward to Graduate school, I carried that same sentiment with me. However, I was hesitant to get involved as my coursework became heavier, and my time outside of the classroom became busier. Once the Call for Candidates was released to my cohort to run for the MHRM Council in November, though, I felt compelled to run for President. And I am SO glad I did!
Woman smiling behind a desk

Finding Your Best Self in Graduate School

I am currently at the halfway point of my second semester in graduate school, and I can confidently say that it has elevated me into a better version of myself. Here's how.
Student smiling while it is snowing outside

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.
Mason Hall at sunset

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.