Compete in B-school

You are going to be very busy in business school. Whether a part-time or full-time student, time will be in short supply.  So does it make sense to add even more work to an already heavy load?  Unequivocally, “Yes!”

I have written before about the importance of getting involved in extra-curricular activities while in grad school.  In fact, experiential learning initiatives are becoming part of the curriculum at our nation’s b-schools.  Why?  Because of their inarguable value in terms of augmenting your education.

OK, so how do you get involved?  The most common way is to enter into a business competition.  There are many of these competitions throughout the year, each unique in its own way.  Perhaps your institution even hosts one, or regularly participates in some long-standing competitions year after year.  Whether or not there is a participation precedent set, b-school administration is usually very supportive of such initiatives.

Do your research, gather a team, and get into the game.  The experience will be well worth the extra work.