Lucky for me, I began business school in the heyday of Facebook, and a strategically timed “Kellogg Class of 2013” Facebook group allowed first years to get here and hit the ground running. Long before any official orienting or educating began in September, we met at Evanston bars, we went as a big group to… Continue reading
Following Your Heart to (…but Not Setting It on) Kellogg
After four years in the same post-college job, I knew going into Year 5 that it was time for a change. I had mastered the skills of the trade, but was looking for a challenge. I was at a crossroads in my career and the time for a major decision was nigh, but I wasn’t… Continue reading
Transitioning to student life
A little about myself, I’m Sam Sung (playing the name game with me was super easy – I wonder why…) and I’m originally from Los Angeles, Calif. I graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with a major in political sciences, and went straight into the United States Marine Corps as a brand… Continue reading
Becoming a better version of myself
Here I was, nearing 30, out of school for several years, happily married for four years, working at a nonprofit in San Francisco on programs I passionately believed in – no wonder people wondered why I decided to apply to business school. But for me, school was a beacon – my last opportunity to get… Continue reading
KWEST
Just a few weeks ago, I finally finished what was an incredibly grueling summer. Not only did I take classes with the rest of my JD-‐MBA classmates, but I also worked full time at a law firm in downtown Chicago. But in late August it felt great to finally finish work and classes and leave… Continue reading
Picture the Possibilities
It is hard to believe that I am officially starting my 2nd year at Kellogg. It seems like yesterday that I walked the halls of Jacobs on the first day of CIM (Complete Immersion in Management) and marching into the OLC Auditorium chanting with my section. I am now one year wiser and with a… Continue reading
MBA Internship Final Presentations
Six hundred Kellogg MBAs finished their first year of business school this past spring and went off into the workforce to start their summer internships. Some of them went into consulting. Others into banking and finance. And another group went to marketing, operations, general management and a variety of other positions. But no matter which… Continue reading
Reflecting on the 2010-2011 School Year
2010 was an interesting year. Most of us left high-paying banking and consulting jobs and finally decided to return to business school. And what timing! The financial crisis was finally starting to fade and the prospects of recovery left the business world enormously hopeful. At the same time, the nomination of Sally Blount as the… Continue reading
Spring Quarter
At long last, spring quarter is finally here. For most of us, that’s great news! But getting here hasn’t necessarily been a piece of cake. Not only did we have to make it through two sets of core classes and endure a grueling job search, but we also had to learn to cope with the… Continue reading
Global Health Initiative at Kellogg
This past spring break, 32 Kellogg students traveled to Kenya as part of the Global Immersion in Management (GIM) class and the Global Heath Initiative (GHI) at the Kellogg School of Management. During this two week trip, me and my classmates traveled to Nairobi, Masai Mara and Kisumu not only to learn how healthcare is… Continue reading
GIM Southeast Asia: The Only “Exercise” I Got For Spring Break
After completing the winter quarter of my first year here at Kellogg, I embarked on a two-week journey to Southeast Asia with 29 of my classmates in the Global Initiatives in Management program (GIM) for spring break 2011. One of the requirements for graduation is completing a global elective requirement. This requirement can be met… Continue reading
Recruiting at Kellogg
After months of attending recruiting events during the first quarter of school, interview season is finally in full swing here at Kellogg. For the past few weeks people have been dressing up in suits, reserving all the study rooms to do mock interviews, and waiting in the career center to take part in interviews in… Continue reading