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Clubs Host BlackOut: A Celebration of Afro Heritage
The Africa Business & Society Club and Black Business Alliance student clubs joined together to celebrate black history month on Wednesday, February 8.
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All expats are not created equal
5 Typical Expat Profiles
Overcoming Our Fear of the Other
Elaine Dang ’17 survived the 2013 terrorist attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya. She reflects on the experience and what she has learned since.
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Banks vs. Fintechs
Are banks dinosaurs in today’s world or are they capable of evolving?
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A Friendship Trip to Japan
Ola Oyetayo ’17 spent winter break on a nine-day trip to Japan, where he explored the economics, history, and culture of the country.
Yale SOM Students Travel Globe On Winter Break
Over Winter Break, students headed to various parts of the globe for job treks and to relax, meet alumni, and volunteer. Here are just a few of the locations visited by our students.
Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do
Tarini Mohan ’20 reflects on life following a traumatic brain injury and how Yale SOM has helped her gain confidence and build a sense of community.
Facing the Challenges of Climate Change
Tiago Cruz MAM ’17 reflects on a talk about climate change and its impact worldwide.
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A Day in the Life: Sophia Zhao MAM ’17
Sophia Zhao MAM ’17 takes us on a photographic tour of her day at Yale.
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