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BusinessWeek recently published their "Top 30 Must-See Movies for Business Students," and I found it impressive on multiple levels. The movie recommendations not only offer insight into American business culture, but also into the culture of the MBA programs themselves. You can tell a lot about . . . → Read More: Let’s go to the movies. Top 30 Must-See Movies for Business Students.]]>

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BusinessWeek recently published their "Top 30 Must-See Movies for Business Students," and I found it impressive on multiple levels. The movie recommendations not only offer insight into American business culture, but also into the culture of the MBA programs themselves. You can tell a lot about Dean from the movies he or she recommends. In turn, you can tell a lot about the culture of the school from the Dean. Plus, movies are just a fun way to spend a bit of downtime during your core classes. Enjoy! 

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Another one of the places I’m proud to have called home, Charleston, SC should be on everyone’s list of destinations in the USA. Dripping with southern culture, fabulous art, shopping, and food, Charleston will not disappoint. Here are 20 Charleston, SC Places to Fit Every Budget + . . . → Read More: Heading to the beach in SC? Stay awhile, and check out Charleston.]]>

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Another one of the places I’m proud to have called home, Charleston, SC should be on everyone’s list of destinations in the USA. Dripping with southern culture, fabulous art, shopping, and food, Charleston will not disappoint. Here are 20 Charleston, SC Places to Fit Every Budget + Beaches, History & Shopping.

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Oh man, I’m getting so excited for the family beach trip! Here are my 5 Favorite Ways to Enjoy the Grand Strand Beaches in South Carolina.

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The Nation’s Capitol is a perfect destination for Memorial Day travel. You can give thanks for those that serve, honor the fallen, and explore the seat of US government. Here are some ideas for A Sunday Stroll through Washington, DC.

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If you’re all about the journey, try train travel in the USA. This week’s highlight, 5 of the Best American Train Journeys, will get you where you’re going in style. Enjoy!

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I’m heading to Orlando next week for the American Society for Training and Development Conference, and thought I’d dust off 5 Ways to Experience Orlando like a Local. In my off-time, I’m looking forward to revisiting many of my old haunts plus one new adventure: The Wizarding World . . . → Read More: ASTD Conference in Orlando = Business + Pleasure]]>

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I’m heading to Orlando next week for the American Society for Training and Development Conference, and thought I’d dust off 5 Ways to Experience Orlando like a Local. In my off-time, I’m looking forward to revisiting many of my old haunts plus one new adventure: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Simply. Cannot. Wait.

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This is one of the greatest times of year for MBAs, the few weeks of break between the end of classes and beginning of work. Hit the road, and see some of the USA! Over the next several weeks, I’ll re-post some of my favorite US Travel articles to . . . → Read More: Have a few weeks to kill before you start work? Travel!]]>

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This is one of the greatest times of year for MBAs, the few weeks of break between the end of classes and beginning of work. Hit the road, and see some of the USA! Over the next several weeks, I’ll re-post some of my favorite US Travel articles to get you started.

Let’s kick it off with 3 Perfect Days in Asheville, NC. From outdoor adventures to bluegrass to barbeque, Asheville is one of my favorite southern cities. I hope you enjoy it, too! 

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Oh, Stephanie Horvath, you inspire me as if you were Tina Fey herself.

Tina Fey’s Bossypants is one of my favorite audio books of the year. It’s a fascinating tale of work and growing up as a woman in a man’s world. And, of course, the . . . → Read More: An MBA’s Prayer for Her Future Self]]>

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Oh, Stephanie Horvath, you inspire me as if you were Tina Fey herself.

Tina Fey’s Bossypants is one of my favorite audio books of the year. It’s a fascinating tale of work and growing up as a woman in a man’s world. And, of course, the Mother’s Prayer for Her Child is a highlight. I actually read it out loud to my mom when she was visiting just last week.

Thank you for translating Tina’s prayer for us in An MBA’s Prayer for Her Future Self (first discovered on Beat the GMAT.)

Here’s my favorite bit…

"Make me brave enough to pursue my passion (after I pay off my student loans, of course) and not surrender to the corporate treadmill of carrots, sticks and golden handcuffs. Give me the strength to one day leave my cushy, regular paycheck to chase my dreams of entrepreneurship, start-ups, social enterprise and novel writing."

If this piece is any indicator, I believe your dreams are closer than you think. Best of luck to you!

It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years since I was an exchange student at WHU – the Otto Beishem School of Management in Vallendar, Germany. I miss it every day. I miss the people.

I miss experiencing a new language and culture.

I miss exploring new . . . → Read More: I miss being an Exchange Student]]>

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years since I was an exchange student at WHU – the Otto Beishem School of Management in Vallendar, Germany. I miss it every day.

I miss the people.

I miss exploring new places.

I miss the beer.

What will you miss most after you leave the US?

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I planned to post before I left for a long weekend at Devil’s Fork State Park in SC with my family, but I’m too excited to write! Words of the Week will go up as scheduled on Sunday, and I owe you an extra good post next week.

Have a great weekend!