What I Learned Wednesday For February 15th, 2012

Preface : Here's a new segment! Every Wednesday, keep a look out for wisdom and hints from current grad students, graduates and business leaders.

This week's What I Learned is brought to you by Steve.  He is not only Vice President of Marketing for a MNC Telecommunications Company in Latin American, but also a Georgia State University MBA! On top of that, Steve manages his own Sports and Entertainment Firm, has a successful marriage and lovely children, coaches a soccer team, plays soccer himself in a rec league, and every week, tackles the adventures of international business & travel.  

How the man manages to sleep, we'll never know!

When asked to share his thoughts on lessons he learned at Georgia State's B-School that he would like to pass on to other Robinson College of Business students, he said:

It is best to go to grad school after you have gained some real world experience.  It puts academics into perspective, and you can better relate to case studies. 

It is far better to focus on learning versus grades.  

Few employers look at grades, and they never do after you have experience. After grad school, learning is secondary to productivity.  (Good news to those Recovering Perfectionists out there!)

In group work, it is better to be in a leadership role versus rely on someone you don't know. 

Take advantage of professors' knowledge by meeting outside the classroom from time to time.

For those of you studying international business, do an international internship if possible.  

You will gain relevant experience, as well as differentiate yourself among your peers.

Short, sweet and significant!  How will YOU infuse some of Steve's wisdom into your own B-school days?  


Feel free to share your own sage advice!  Your knowledge will benefit other students, faculty and graduates, as well!