Posts by Jasmyn James
Humans of Haas: Emily Nguyen
Emily Nguyen is a freshman from the Bay Area studying Business Administration through the Global Management Program (GMP). Currently, her interests lie in Product Management and Finance, particularly quantitative analysis or hedge funds. Emily is a good friend and is one of the funniest, most hard-w…
The New Kid on Campus: Returning from Study Abroad
At the beginning of this semester, I was both excited and nervous to return to Berkeley after spending my first semester abroad. As a part of the Haas Global Management Program, I was required to spend my first semester in London with my cohort. While adjusting to a new culture […]
So You Didn’t Get Into a Consulting Club
For most Haas, Pre-Haas, and students interested in Business, the consulting club is the pinnacle of student culture and involvement. The pressure to join is immense, everyone and their mother seems to want to be a part of one. After weeks of tabling and being bombarded with flyers from fellow [&hel…
How to Beat Procrastination, by a Master Procrastinator
Procrastination. It is a word that evokes much familiarity in the minds of university students everywhere. We all know what it is, we know the anxiety it brings, and yet most of us, including myself, cannot seem to stop it. For the longest time, I thought of procrastination as almost […]
Humans of Haas: Marisa Balades
Marisa Balades is a junior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Global Management through the Haas Global Management Program (GMP). She is from the Bay Area and is pursuing a career in the music industry, specifically in artist management. In this interview, I speak to Marisa abo…
Finding Strength in Solitude
In a hyper-connected and increasingly fast-paced business world, solitude is an art that often possesses little appreciation. Most associate solitude solely with those who are introverted, antisocial, or experiencing loneliness. Solitude carries a negative connotation, and it is often viewed as a wa…