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Posted by Melanie on 28 January 2008
I've been vicariously following the presidential primaries through friends and family back home. Exciting times we live in, with candidates that are so clearly different. Very curious how things will play out, as I haven't picked a side yet. I like hearing how others feel about them.
Just a reminder to those US citizens who are abroad now: https://www.votefromabroad.org
Posted by Melanie on 30 October 2007
I left my laptop power cord in a study room on Friday afternoon and didn't realize it till I needed it on Saturday. Stopped by the lost and found on Sunday and again today. Nothing turned up. I was ready to fork out fifty pounds + twenty for speed delivery. Before purchasing, I sent out a simple email to the Campus Community and I got an almost immediate response.
"I am sure I saw it in AG02/03 today morning about 11 a.m. We were in the meeting room and thought it was one of our study group mates'. Sorry, I did not collect it assuming the person who lost it would come and pick it."
Not sure how it migrated to a different wing on campus, but nevertheless, I got it back. Thanks Campus Community.
Posted by Adcoms on 27 April 2007
Congratulations go out to London Business School student bloggers Angel Angie, Divine Miss N and Karlitos, and MBA2009 Admit RusGirl who all featured in the recent Clear Admit Best of Blogs Awards.
To quote the organisers: “the aim of this event is to recognize those bloggers who have made an appreciable contribution to the online community, and to identify valuable sources of information and advice for incoming students and the next round of applicants.” To arrive at the final awards, the blogs were judged by a combination of industry professionals and the nominated bloggers themselves.
The Divine Miss N (otherwise known as our very own Natasja) came a very creditable second (especially since she has been moonlighting on our blog).
Well done to all of the bloggers out there. Keep it up!
Posted by Stephen on 04 January 2007
It has been an interesting break but its now time to get back to work. What better way to start the year than by making your debut on national TV? I recently watched a report on Channel 4 News that talked about students overpaying to the Student Loan Company. This issue affects a large number of undergraduate students (not MBAs) in the UK. I have had major problems myself with SLC, overpaying my loan by around £5,000.
I sent the reporter an email explaining that his report had not hit the main issue, which is the lack of communication between the Inland Revenue and the SLC. Next thing I know I am in the green room at the Channel 4 news studio having my make-up applied and being introduced to the presenters! Later, I was taken into the news studio for a sound check and recording. Luckily, they decided not to do the interview Live as they had first planned.
I have sent this kind of email before but I have a feeling that my London Business School email address added credibility. The reporter mentioned it a few times.
If you are interested, the report can be viewed online by clicking on the 'Watch the interviews' link on this page - http://www.channel4.com/news/special-reports/special-reports-storypage.jsp?id=4277#start
Next week we have 5 days of company presentations and informal drinks sessions with all the major banks and consultancies. After that we have a period of interviews for the summer internships. I think the milkround period is going to be a stressful time. Not only are you looking for the 'right' job but you are also blatantly competing against your friends for those jobs. I guess if it all goes wrong I can always focus on my TV career.
