Student Voices & Experiences

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Johnson School

Family businesses thrive through the spirit of entrepreneurship

Family business panelists discuss their roles in opening new markets to complement established businesses at Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration 2018.

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Johnson School

2018 Best & Brightest: Nikolaos De Maria, MBA ’18

Poets & Quants recognizes Nikolaos De Maria, Two-Year MBA ’18, as one of the Best & Brightest MBAs of 2018.

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Johnson School

2018 Best & Brightest: Lucie Coates, MBA ’18

Poets & Quants recognizes Lucie Coates, Two-Year MBA ’18, as one of the Best & Brightest MBAs of 2018.

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Johnson School

Students go behind the scenes on Royal Caribbean cruise

Twenty students from the Hotel School witnessed firsthand how Royal Caribbean International successfully operates its cruises after they boarded the Enchantment of the Seas in February for a three-day experiential learning trip to the Bahamas.

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Johnson School

MBA students collaborate across cultures at Cornell Tech Hackathon

Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus hosted the third annual Hackathon, which saw 130 American and Chinese MBA students compete for $22,000 in prize money.

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Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Yes, parenting while in business school is possible

I speak to many prospective applicants with families who question if an MBA is a right fit for them. Here’s why an MBA is absolutely the right option and why Johnson is the perfect place for parents.

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Johnson School

Building skillsets with the Fintech Intensive

Arshi Ahmed, One-Year MBA ’18 talks about her exploration into the fintech world–a journey she says is a perfect addition to her existing skillsets.

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Dyson School

GRASSHOPR connects Dyson graduate students with K–12 classrooms

This year I’ve been one of the lucky graduate students to participate in GRASSHOPR, which provides a way for Cornell graduate students to share their knowledge with local grade schoolers.

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Johnson School

Trek Recap: Sustainable Global Enterprise Club and Energy Club visit Bay Area

The Sustainable Global Enterprise and Energy Club professional trek took 11 students to the San Francisco Bay Area to visit companies with sustainable values and initiatives.