{"id":1548,"date":"2014-07-03T15:31:59","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T22:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/business\/2014\/07\/03\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-flex-mba-8\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:14:45","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-flex-mba-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/business\/2014\/07\/03\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-flex-mba-8\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of a Flex MBA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 2007, Chapman University been my home away from home. My name is Loren Diaz (’11) and I live in the city of Orange, work full-time with the Center for Global Education and go to school part-time at the George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics. <\/p>\n

Why Chapman?<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nIt’s no surprise I chose Chapman University’s Flex MBA program. After completing my undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Chapman, I read about Chapman’s climb in the B-school ranks of 
\nBloomberg Businessweek<\/a>
\n where it is currently listed as #48 in part-time MBA programs across the nation. At the MBA information session, I learned that prospective applicants in the room were also Chapman alumni and were optimistic about joining the Chapman community once again. I knew I would be surrounded by highly motivated students, prestigious faculty and administration, and state-of-the-art facilities at the Argyros School of Business and Economics. <\/p>\n

What does my typical day look like as a Flex MBA student? <\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nNo one day in my planner is the same. Below is a consolidated glimpse of my typical, busy day as a Flex MBA student: <\/p>\n

6:00 a.m. - Early morning workout<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nMy favorite locations to exercise: Wilson Field and the Julianne Argyros Fitness Center.
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\n 6:00 a.m. Wake Up Call – Good Morning Chapman!<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/p>\n

6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Get ready for work<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nAfter my workout, I shower, get dressed, cook breakfast, and create a to-do list for my day.
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\n Healthy Breakfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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\n Morning Planning<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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\n Walking to Work<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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8:00 a.m. – Report time<\/strong><\/h3>\n


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\n 8:00 a.m. Report Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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\nAt the Center for Global Education (CGE), I start my day by checking e-mails, voicemails, and messages. In the morning, some of my primary responsibilities include: <\/p>\n