We continue with some festive fun inspired by Real Humans: MBA Students with our short series, Real Humans for the Holidays! Read what students from top MBA programs like to do during the December holidays and their advice for our readers. Scroll down to see what five MBA students chose in a “This or That” game. You can also win a gift this season by participating in the Clear Admit Giveaway on LinkedIn!
Brian Hum, Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2024
Brian Hum, Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2024What do you like most about the December holidays?
Getting to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the slow pace.
Do you have any advice or well wishes for current MBA applicants?
Take time for yourself during this period!
“This or That”
JR Ramsey, Ohio State Fisher Class of 2023
JR Ramsey, Ohio State Fisher Class of 2023What do you like most about the December holidays?
The chance to spend time with family and friends, and have a more relaxed schedule.
What is your favorite holiday movie or book?
Elf.
Do you have any campus community events or traditions at your school for the holidays?
Our class does Ugly sweaters the last day of class before break.
Do you have any advice or well wishes for current MBA applicants?
The experience is worth the effort to get in!
“This or That”
Jordan Winslow, Ohio State Fisher MBA Class of 2024
Jordan Winslow, Ohio State Fisher MBA Class of 2024What do you like most about the December holidays?
Seeing family and catching up on sleep.
What is your favorite holiday movie or book?
This Christmas.
Do you have any campus community events or traditions at your school for the holidays?
We have a Holiday Xmas Party where everyone cooks, also secret Santa, etc.
Do you have any advice or well wishes for current MBA applicants?
Be patient, apply to all schools you are considering, and best of luck.
“This or That”
Isabelle Weisman, Boston College Carroll MBA Class of 2024
Isabelle Weisman, Boston College Carroll MBA Class of 2024What do you like most about the December holidays?
Spending time with friends and family.
What is your favorite holiday movie or book?
My favorite movie is Home Alone.
Do you have any advice or well wishes for current MBA applicants?
It’s not what you do, it’s who you are.
“This or That”
Tara Sheena, Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2023
Tara Sheena, Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2023What do you like most about the December holidays?
Much-needed time with my family.
What is your favorite holiday movie or book?
1993 adaptation of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” by the New York City Ballet (starring a very young Macaulay Culkin!)
Do you have any advice or well wishes for current MBA applicants?
Use the brief respite around the holidays to reconnect with your “why” and take stock of how far you’ve come! This is a huge, time and resource-intensive process… give yourself some grace to recognize small wins as they come.
“This or That”
