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MBA Voices
Let’s be real, I had many concerns coming to Harvard Business School. I am in my 30s; would I feel old? I am a veteran; would I feel lost? I am a language major; would I pass finance? I am married and we’re long distance; would I feel lonely? [...]
During my two years at business school I’ve had a lot of time to think about my career goals and explore different industries and job functions. [...]
When I first got to HBS I wasn’t sure about a lot of things – one of them being if I would be out as a member of LGBT community or not. I hadn’t been out at work prior to school, and I wasn’t sure how supportive the HBS community would be. [...]
Coming out at HBS isn’t right for everyone, but it was right for me, and I consider it the most transcendent experience of my time at HBS. [...]
As a member of the black and LGBT community, I know the importance of belonging to a community that provides a support system and empowers its members to play an active role in the broader community. For me, being involved with the LGBTSA is an opportunity to demonstrate both inside and outside of the community that people do not need to choose one community affiliation (identity) over another, but can be their full selves and still be impactful. [...]
The views and opinions expressed in the MBA Voices blog are those of the authors.
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