By Monika Raginiak, Campus Representative, University of Minnesota
As we near the end our undergraduate careers, we are fearful of the job search that lies ahead. In order to avoid possible failure, some students are looking to MBA programs as an easy solution. This opportunity can buy us time, build our professional network, or be the differentiating factor we need to become employed. What most students don’t understand is that an MBA may not be the answer you are looking for.
Tara Sophia Mohr describes the pros and cons of obtaining an MBA in her article To M.B.A. or Not to M.B.A.? written nearly two months ago.
She admits “If you are planning to go into a typical M.B.A. career (investing, management consulting, etc.) that network is particularly valuable, because you'll meet many people relevant to your career.”
But, she continues to describe how earning an MBA will not answer all your life questions, “It's about looking inward and stepping into a more authentic you. It's about finding the courage to do that. Business school can't do that for you. Business school can't even help you do it.”
As I look to graduation, I am planning to pursue my MBA. I understand that another degree will not solve all my problems. I will not suddenly know what I want to do with my life or be able to reach levels of success I would not have otherwise been able to. But I have considered the pros as well. There are always lessons to be learned, and I feel it is still my time to be educated. As you move closer to your graduation, consider all your options. An MBA may be just the thing you need, but it could also just be a way to avoid stepping out of your comfort zone.
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