Student Voices & Experiences

Photo of Faris Khader and his teammates
Johnson School

Benefits of a team-based executive MBA program

The attitude that I see in my class overall can be described as this: “We may have all come in on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”

Photo of Hannah Cohn and Hannah Zweifler, Park Leadership Fellows in the Class of 2018
Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Mastering influence in our summer internships

“Tell me about a time you influenced others.” It’s a classic MBA internship interview question—here’s how we prepared and practiced this summer.

Photo of Andrea Poag and students
Dyson School

Start building your academic success network with Student Services

It is my hope that our new Student Services team at Dyson will become an integral part of our students’ academic success network.

Portrait of Cindy van Es, professor of practice at Dyson
Dyson School

Quick Q & A: Cindy van Es

Statistics expert, social justice advocate, and Jazzercise pro—learn a little more about Cindy van Es, professor of practice at the Dyson School.

Photo of Mani Selvam, MBA ’18, at Machu Picchu, Peru marveling at the 15th century Incan Citadel in the Andes Mountains during fall break.
Johnson School

Making the most of your second year in the Johnson MBA

After learning what works for me during the first part of my second year, I’m using this post to share some tips I’ve come across.

Photo of Nicole Kim and her friends on a trip to Philadelphia
Nolan School

Top 5 reasons we’re thankful for the Hotel School

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I recently talked to students about why they’re thankful for the Hotel School. Here are their responses… along with some of my own!

Photo of Marcela and another student during the Marketing Executive Coaching Program
Johnson School

Top marketing executives empower Johnson students to reach their goals

MBA students are confronted with difficult leaps of faith as we explore careers and look for our dream jobs. Johnson challenges me to think even bigger.

Lesley Vincent, Executive MBA Metro NY ’19, director of Global Retail Operating Solutions at The Estee Lauder Companies
Johnson School

Making an impact in global retail with an executive MBA

With my MBA, I’ll be able to react to the changing paradigms in global business—helping The Estee Lauder Companies maintain its leadership and prestige.

Matt Muskin, Two-Year MBA ’18 with Habitat for Humanity group
Johnson School

Park Perspectives: Building habits and habitats

Students at Johnson have found endless opportunities to leave our school and the Ithaca community better than when they arrived here.