Day 33: The Final Inning

Ali Kramer 2016

I cannot believe we just concluded our fifth week of the program. Part of me feels like I’ve been friends with everyone for a lifetime, and part of me feels like this whole experience just began – needless to say, these five weeks have gone by far too fast. This week has been absolutely incredible in terms of MSBA programming. …

Day 32: The Coolest Place You’ve Never Heard Of

Nicole Bauman 2016

Envision a pristine, indoor basketball court in the middle of New York City that was once a ballroom where Frank Sinatra used to perform in the 1950’s. A court where numerous legendary Jordan Brand athletes, such as Michael Jordan, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony, have trained and attended exclusive events, and even Justin Bieber has made an appearance. Yes, this …

Day 31: The Stuff You Don’t See On SportsCenter

Quinn Kasal 2016

Visiting the Barclays Center was quite the sensual experience – sights of course, but more surprisingly, smells. A defining characteristic of the Barclays Center’s premium club spaces and entrances are the fantastic scents emanating from seemingly all directions. This isn’t the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton, however… it’s one of the top-ten highest-grossing entertainment venues in the world. “This kind of …

Day 30: Big City Life

Niko Jonna 2016

The phrase “time flies” always sounded funny to me, but in a literal sense, time has really flown by here in New York City. It seems like just yesterday I was arriving in the Big Apple not knowing what to expect. I had no idea about what the city would have to offer, the relationships I would build along the …

Day 29: East Coast Summer Growth

Brycen Goldstein 2016

It’s amazing how one month can go by so quickly and so slowly at the same time. We are now at the halfway point of MSBA 2016, and I feel like I’ve learned a lifetime of information, many career tips, and a great deal about myself in just a few weeks. I feel like I am growing every day living …