In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two members of the Student Admissions Committee (SAC), Andrew Kalna and Jeremy Rosenthal Andrew and Jeremy are both second year students in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and we recently connected with them to talk about their respective MBA journeys, what led them to Darden as well as their best tips for Darden applicants.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jeff McNish, Assistant Dean, Career Center and Casey Floyd, Director for Employer Engagement. Casey and Jeff have both been on the podcast previously, and we recently connected with them via Zoom to talk about Darden’s approach to career support, what they love about the work they do, what recruiting looked like this fall and more.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Rachel Barnes. Rachel is a JD/MBA student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and we recently connected with her via Zoom to talk more about her background, why she decided to pursue a dual degree, how she has balanced the demands of both law school and business school and much more!

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Zakiah Pierre. Zakiah is an Associate Director in Darden’s Office of Student Affairs (OSA), and she works closely with Darden’s student clubs and organizations. We recently connected with her via Zoom to talk more about her background, what brought her to Darden, how student clubs and organizations are staying active and engaged during COVID-19 and much more.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sammi Zhang. Sammi is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and she is also the President of the Asia Business Club at Darden (ABCD). We recently connected with Sammi via Zoom to talk about her background, what led her to Darden, how things are going during the COVID-19 pandemic, her advice for prospective students and much more. Fun fact: Sammi was in China when we recorded this conversation, and she was kind enough to stay up to midnight for this interview!

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Emily Kelly. Emily is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and she is also President of the Black Business Students Association (BBSA). We recently connected with Emily via Zoom to talk more about her background, how she decide to pursue an MBA, what BBSA has been up to this year and much more

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mark Delaney. Mark is a first year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2022, and he is also a former military officer. We recently connected via Zoom to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, what brought him to Darden, how his first semester is going as well as his advice for transitioning military members. Mark also hosts his own podcast – The Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast – and he was kind enough to give us a sneak preview of a few upcoming episodes.  

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Admissions Committee members, Catie Yielding and Whitney Kestner, for a conversation all about the Darden interview. If you are applying to Darden – or even better, if you are preparing for your Darden interview – this episode is essential listening.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Rachel Gibson. Rachel is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and she is also the first female CEO of Darden Capital Management (DCM). We recently connected with Rachel via Zoom to talk more about Darden Capital Management, what her role as CEO entails, how the organization is navigating the investing turbulence caused by COVID-19 and much more.

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with James Peterson. James is a second year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2021, and we recently connected via Zoom to talk more about his MBA journey including what led him to Darden, how he navigated his first year student at Darden as well as a student initiative he has helped start, The Sobriety Initiative.