Day 46: Where Aggression Meets Strategy

Avery Toliver 2018

It’s the second to last Wednesday, which means my time at MSBA is coming to a close. It also means that it’s almost time for me to say goodbye to these 26 individuals (yes, John and Grace are included in this crazy family) who have made my time in New York better than I could have imagined. In the past …

Day 45: Elevate Your Normal

Jessica Schafer-Thomas 2018

I’ve always been one of those people who believes that everything happens for a reason, which is crazy because I’m also the person who always has a backup plan to the backup plan. I’ve been that way my whole life and I’m not going to lie, I get a little wacky when things don’t go according to plan. I like …

Day 44: Success Leaves Clues

Peter Partner 2018, Featured

Before moving to New York, starting my internship at BSE Global, and meeting the entire MSBA family, I really had no idea what to expect. I had talked to past MSBA Alumni who also went to Santa Clara University (thank you, Casey and Abby) and both raved about the program and how influential it was on their professional careers. At …

Day 43: Ready & Able

Matt Schasel 2018

“I feel like a seasoned veteran,” I tell myself as I still sporadically miss trains, get lost, ask someone something, and learn something from someone. Yet after just a provincial seven-week period living in New York, I find myself accustomed to life here. Despite the clear naivety of that assessment, I can honestly say that by gaining experience across these swiftly …

Day 42: Thankful

Julia Rauchenberger 2018

As I sit here and reflect on my summer so far, the incredible opportunities I’ve had and the people I have met still amaze me. In just six short weeks, I have had the chance to travel to dozens of incredible offices throughout New York City such as the NBA, American Express, The Players’ Tribune and BSE Global. I have …