At Whitman, the student experience goes well beyond the traditional classroom. Similar to how business professionals have to find the right balance between their work and personal lives, Whitman students balance their academic workload with a wide variety of co-curricular activities that further their professional and leadership development as well as provide social opportunities to establish life-long friendships and tap into Whitman’s extensive alumni and professional network.
For example, Whitman MBAs should expect to experience some of the following activities outside of the classroom:
State-of-the-Art Learning Environment
With the student in mind, Whitman’s new state-of-the-art, 160,000-square-foot facility was built to cater to students’ academic and social needs. The building boasts technology-filled team rooms equipped with LCD screens, computer labs and lounges, comfortable study areas, and wireless Internet throughout. Whitman's Olsten Cafe gives MBA students the opportunity to enjoy a meal, socialize with each other, and catch up on the news.
Originally from Mumbai, India, Kishita Kapasi hopes to combine her knowledge of nutrition, her passion for food, and the business skills she will acquire at the Whitman School to start her career as a competitive brand manager in the food industry.