Kina De Santis is not just any student at Chapman University. She is a co-founder of MotorMood and a leading entrepreneur within the business school. In a quick Q&A, we answer some of your questions about starting as an entrepreneur along with tips from Kina De Santis. As an entrepreneur
During my journey for greater education, I have had the pleasure of meeting some great people within Chapman, as well as externally. As a student veteran myself, there is a unique potential of finding a mentor that focuses their knowledge on military veterans. Veterans should take advantage of the powerful combination of their military experience and
Here’s my final update on my visit to Beijing for the International Business Travel Course to China, which took place this past Spring semester. The last portion of the travel course was the U.S. China Student Summit . The summit united student delegates from universities throughout America and China to increase relations between the two countries. The
A group of Argyros School students visited Beijing to finish coursework for the International Business Travel Course to China. After an 11-hour flight, this was our first view of the city from the bus on the way to the hotel. I was excited to see the fact that China’s growth was very
Finishing my first year as a graduate student of the Argyros School of Business & Economics, I have learned a lot, including a deeper understanding of the word “service.” This comes following my time serving in the Navy and following my first year of pursuing my MBA degree. While most of us believe “service” is
Recently, I realized that there are many misconceptions of education benefits for military members, and I was alarmed. I, personally, just used the last of my own GI Bill last Fall semester. The most common education benefit today is the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This benefit, which was back dated before the 9/11 attacks, will
December 17, 2014, our country lost a great man, my grandfather Joseph Francis Dubel. I may be a little biased because he was my grandfather, but I truly believe he was a great American. When I attended his celebration of life with my family, I tried to speak about him. How can anyone in words
“Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents.” – Ludwig van Beethoven As the semester comes to an end, final exams conclude the culmination of several intensive, academic weeks. Holiday and summer breaks are so close that it might make it harder to concentrate and focus
Throughout my journey as an MBA student at the Argyros School of Business and Economics, my classes have inspired me to be a lifelong learner by continuously seeking professional development opportunities both inside and outside of Chapman University. Over the Thanksgiving break, I visited Honolulu, Hawai’i where I was invited to attend a Hogan Entrepreneurs Program
Ever try to speak with corporate leaders and try to explain what the difference between an enlisted rank 7 and an MBA? A veteran has been doing it for 20 years. Veterans like myself joined MBA programs for the access to become a well-rounded leader. Should there be a distinction between an enlisted or officer
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
The summer is coming to an end and so is my first experience in the business world. With a bachelors degree in communications, I have limited experience with business. My first semester at Chapman, I enrolled in accounting and economics, both being firsts for me. I was nervous on my first day in each of