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Community Memories

A collection of poignant, humorous stories and reminiscences on the HBS experience from our community members, including alumni, staff, and MBA students.

1-3 of 3 listed alphabetically by storyteller's last name

CLASS OF1963

Charles D. Ellis Story

Story regarding the influence that Professor Charles Williams had on Mr. Elllis' publishing career - - through his experience writing a term paper and having it published with Professor Charles Williams' help.

 

CLASS OF1998

Jennie Friedman Story VIDEO: RT: 03:25

Story regarding how the HBS environment amplified her curiosity about the world and opened new avenues for her. Finding a balance between her academic demands and social life posed a challenge for her. Whenever she fell asleep in her Finance class, the professor called on her. Before HBS she worked in the fashion industry and avidly read a satirical columnist in "Women's Wear Daily". She created the social column "Jezebel" for "The Harbus", which was among the most pleasurable activities of her MBA years.

 

MBA2010

Mia Saini Story VIDEO: RT: 03:41

Story regarding her plan to become a business broadcast journalist and her strategy for achieving that objective with an HBS education. After gaining experience in front of the camera covering the business beat, she acquired an inside perspective on the investing industry at Goldman Sachs. While at the financial website, Street.com, it dawned on her that business journalism requires a comprehensive understanding of business and that HBS could equip her with that. She profits from the case method by pretending to be a reporter while participating in classroom discussions. As a vehicle for combining her educational and career aims, she started HBS TV to supply business reporting for the Harvard community and hosts her own investing advisory show.