The article is geared towards RCs and discusses my techniques for learning from the case method. For RCs, this is the first month of experiencing the case method of instruction. There has been a great deal of emphasis placed on preparing the case. This makes sense because without an adequate grasp of the situation and [...]
Reflecting on a Case
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Oct 042010
FLAG FOOTBALL: All Pain, No Gain?
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Nov 092009
RC students are being injured at ridiculous rates, missing classes, having surgeries, and all in the pursuit of section glory. Is it worth the price? No doubt you’ve seen them around campus-the walking (or limping) wounded. Casts. Splints. Crutches. Nose bandages. Neck braces. What happened? Then there are the effects of these maladies-missed classes, health [...]
One Day in the Life of An RC/EC
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Nov 102008
A day in the life of an RC (Fall version) 7am:Wake up 8am: Learning team to discuss what you are going to be discussing in class with people who want to be home in bed almost as badly as you. Day is off to a great start if you get along with your LT mates, [...]
Alex Godden is Away
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Oct 292007
Due to the idiosyncrasies of the EC calendar, Alex Godden is not available to write for this issue of the Harbus. Rest assured that she shall return in the next issue, refreshed and rested after a week in her hometown of London, England where she is moonlighting as an undercover reporter investigating last weeks startling [...]
Sky Falls As Tom Midterm Approaches
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Oct 222007
The RC year is spiraling into a state of fear and nerves as the dreaded TOM mid-term approaches. However, this season has seen the hysteria arrive on campus sooner than anticipated, and at greater heights than before. Many first years have been seen wandering about Spangler Dining Hall, lost in a state of deranged madness [...]
Tips for Incoming Partners
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Sep 172007
One of the easiest ways to connect with the HBS community is through the HBS Partner’s Club. Attending knitting night or a book club might not be your idea of a good time, but you’ll probably meet a new friend who will prove invaluable when party conversation inevitably turns to TOM or LEAD. The Partner’s [...]
HBS Crew Powers on at the Head of the Charles Regatta
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Oct 302006
For many students, the Head of the Charles annual regatta represents an easy way to participate in a Boston tradition. The 5-kilometer race extends from the boat basin near the MIT Bridge and weaves up river, past Western Avenue and JFK street. It is as if the city brought the world to our doorsteps, complete [...]
Oct 162006
Managing Director of Scharffen Berger, Jim Harris, discusses the premium segment of the chocolate market and the company’s acquisition by Hershey during his recent visit to HBS, sponsored by the Marketing Club. Relax, you are not about to read anything about melangeurs, conches or ball mills. If you are keen to learn about those, I [...]
Ride Shares Technology Added to myHBS
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Mar 012006
Do you want to share a cab to the airport? Do you need a ride to the grocery store? Well, look no further – ride shares is here to help. You can put in a request to commute just about anywhere, simply by accessing the ride shares portion of myHBS’ community classifieds. How does one [...]
Tech Corner: Precision Tree
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Oct 242005
Don’t let finance get you down: decision trees really are your friend. But, when you get tired of scribbling on the back of your case, it’s time to check out PrecisionTree by Palisade Software. One of the best features is that PrecisionTree connects directly with Excel, which means the learning curve is almost non-existent. After [...]
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