With the start of the semester in full swing, Argyros MBAs share their experiences on how they balance school, work and a social life while studying at the George L. Argyros School of Business. As students ourselves, Loren and I enjoy a break from work and school like our other classmates.

We asked MBA students what they do to get a break from their busy lives.  As some people say, there must be something in the water because everyone seems to be having a good time. To have a better understanding of the Argyros School, below is a list of the types of graduate students pursuing the Chapman MBA:

The mostly commonly asked question asked by future MBA students is, “How do you balance your time?”  At the Argyros School, each type of graduate students has an interesting and unique story to tell. We are all busy and always need time for what we in the military world call R & R (rest and relaxation or rest and recreation).  This is an important pause in anyone’s day. Loren and I talked to students about what they do for some R & R and this is what we learned.

While living in Southern California, students have many opportunities to enjoy local eateries/ breweries, theme parks, and the great outdoors. Students at Chapman engage in a variety of activities ranging from the most common for southern California- the beach- to camping at Joshua Tree. Students like spending time watching sports games or catching an Angels game with classmates and friends.

The consensus is that students enjoy time with their classmates to strengthen their relationships with one another. In the Argyros School MBA program, we have the opportunity to communicate and create relationships with students from all over the U.S. and the world — we all have a thirst to communicate with each other. Overall, isn’t it human nature to enjoy the company of one another? No one truly enjoys being alone. Chapman students make an effort to create friendships not only inside the classroom, but also outside of it.

Written in conjunction with Loren L Diaz ’11 MBA Candidate