What I Learned About A Harvard MBA

Harvard Business School’s Baker Library at night

5. You Don’t Have To Be Seen As An Elitist

You can be snobby about your MBA if you want. But why? I have found that staying humble and learning from everyone is the best course of action. Using the knowledge I gained from business school to help others has made a lasting difference in both business relationships as well as personal ones. Helping a friend polish his or her resume or prepare for an interview, and then watching them get a job offer, is a pretty exciting experience.

6. Business School Habits Die Hard

Time management, wellness, healthy living, and a lifelong pursuit of learning and growth are all traits you can develop or refine at business school. For many (myself included), basic habits that I honed daily during HBS continue to be invaluable today in terms of maintaining balance and health. I found the two years critical  to establishing many of the building blocks in my career.

7. B-School Buddies Are Priceless

No one will be able to convince you that the expense of B-school, roughly $200K in direct costs at most full-time programs today (not to mention opportunity cost, which you hopefully learn about in business school), is cheap. Business School is a huge investment. However, amazing friendships that enrich your life are not an item you should put a price tag on. The unquantified items from business school — time spent reflecting, time with wonderful friends, and the forging of new relationships — will have more lasting value than you can imagine right now.

Ben Faw

Ben Faw, is a co-founder and COO at BestReviews, helping arm consumers with confidence and clarity to simplify purchasing decisions. His education includes West Point, Harvard Business School, and multiple military schools including Ranger and Airborne School.

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