Dawgs on Top: The Georgia MBA
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -A podcast series to help incoming students and prospective applicants understand what makes the Georgia MBA, the University of Georgia, and the city of Athens unique and special.
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Leave Your Fear at the Door: Advice from MBA Veteran Students
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, which is a recording of a virtual event, we talk with 4 of our current MBA students who served or are serving in the US military, all second-year students: Kayla Vickers, Jason Hedrick, Mason Strain, and Allan Wiltshire. They are coming to the end of their time here in the program and had a lot to share about their experiences. Listen in to hear more about what they did before the program and what they will be doing post-MBA (and how they got there!). Kayla Vickers was ser...
Bridging the Divide: The Pride Center at UGA
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, we talk with Chad Mandala, Ph.D candidate and director of the University’s Pride Center about his work supporting queer and trans students, Pride Center history, and what the Pride Center offers today. What many people don’t know is that UGA holds an important place in gay history. Fifty years ago this November, UGA was home to the first student organization in the university system supporting gay students – The Committee on Gay Education (CGE). In the spring of 1972, they s...
Finding Your Tribe: Being an International Student at UGA
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn this episode, we are sharing the recording of a recent live event with 4 of our international students: Franklin Nwachukwu, MBA ’23; Priscilla Miuiane MBA ’23; Aakash Khadka, MBA ’23; and Vishakha Tiwari, MBA ’22. We had a lively and candid conversation about their experiences as students in the program. Listen in to learn more about how the curriculum prepares them for their internships, how the MBA/MSBA STEM track will prepare them for careers in the US, and what it’s like living in Ath...
You Are Not Alone: Tips from Georgia MBA Black Students
January 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode, we are sharing the recording of a recent live event with 4 of our students of color and members of the Black MBA student group: Nick Collins MBA ’22; Gbenga Enoch, MBA ’22; Priscilla Miuiane MBA ’23; and Kayla Vickers MBA ’22. We had a lively and candid conversation about their experiences as students in the program and as students of color at a predominantly white institution. For more information about the history of Black students at UGA, check out this digital archive ...
Growing Not Failing: Georgia MBA Women in Business
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode, I am sharing the recording of a recent live event with 3 of our female students and members of the Graduate Women’s Business Association: Colleen Kelleher MBA ’22; Gayatri Belhekar, MBA ’23; and Callie Weir, MBA ’23. They were very candid in sharing about their experiences in the program to date and how they overcame the challenges they have faced so far. Listen in to hear about their journeys. Connect with Admissions by signing up for a 1-on-1 appointment, register for any...
Season 4 Trailer: Perspectives
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBWelcome back to Dawgs on Top! With Season 4, we want to broaden the scope while also focusing on a theme. Diversity is top of mind to many of us and a critical piece of any MBA program. In the Full-Time MBA program, we know we are responsible for offering the best possible experience to all of our students and we will not succeed at that unless we continually strive to expand our efforts to be more diverse, more inclusive, more equitable and better attuned to creating a welcoming environme...
Self-Care During COVID
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode, we talk with two staff members with UGA’s University Health Center: Kristin Groft, Senior Communications Coordinator, and Liana Natochy, their Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Coordinator. The UHC has about 300 staff serving the University’s 37,000 and 10,000 staff and has been serving the University for over 100 years. They provide a wide range of services and programming, from primary care to virtual yoga, all aimed at keeping the University community healthy. As you migh...
Developing Leaders Through Real World Challenges
December 09, 2020 17:51 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this final episode of the season, we talked with Jake Mosley, Director of Student Engagement and two second year students, Emylee Connally and Lily Waldron, about our Leadership Fellows program. Leadership development is an integral part of our MBA program, especially since students are getting an MBA to become better managers and leaders. We’ve had a leadership development program for many years now, and it has evolved over time to meet the needs of the market and our students. Like the ...
Navigating the MBA as an International Student
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, we talked with Jiwon Park, MBA Career Training & Development Specialist, and Siddhant Agarwal, MBA Class of 2021, about what Athens, UGA and the program offer our international students. International applicants are often making the decision of where to apply and attend without the opportunity to visit the program and meet people in person. This adds additional stress and uncertainty to an important life decision. Athens is a great place to live and UGA is an impressive inst...
MBA Wayfinding: Aligning your Coursework with your Career Goals
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode, we talked with Jake Mosley, Director of Student Engagement and Travis Hawkins, a second year student, about our curriculum and concentration offerings and how those align with career paths. With 9 concentrations and 3 areas of focus, our students choose from a menu of required and elective courses to design their individual programs of study. This flexibility of elective offerings allows our students to mindfully customize their academic experience so that they can position ...
Hands-On Schmands-On: What's the Fuss about Applied Learning?
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, we talked with Jake Mosley, Director of Student Engagement and 2 of our current students, John Davis and Alex Foye, both Class of 2021, about the applied learning opportunities in the program. Besides our Leadership Fellows and Non Profit Board Fellows programs, our students engage on real world projects with Atlanta- and Athens-area corporations, small businesses and local non-profits. In the last 3 years, they have completed about 70+ projects. In addition, students comple...
COVID Impacts on Jobs and Recruiting
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, our Admissions Director talked with Emily Nicholos, Associate Director of Corporate Relations and 2 of our current students, Ashlee Azziz, MBA '22, and Alex Meier, MBA '21, about how COVID has changed networking and recruiting and how the program and our students have adapted. These changes have also impacted companies and recruiters, so we are all learning as we go and we are all in this together. COVID has presented all of us with many challenges, but MBA students are desi...
Tips for MBA Interviews
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, the Admissions Director and two of our first year students, Ashlee Azziz and Luke Rabun, talk about how to prepare for the admissions interview and how similar they are to job interviews. The interview is an important step in the MBA Admissions process, and in the time of COVID, there are new things to think about and plan for. We share our experiences and pro tips on what to do and what not to do. You can also watch the slides with the audio from this episode. Connect wi...
Living in the Classic City: Athens, GA
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Cara Sonnier, Associate Director of MBA Admissions, talked with 3 of our current students, Matt White, Ashlee Azziz, and Stephen Eppling, about living in Athens. Athens is consistently rated as one of the U.S.’ best college towns with great food, great music, and great people! It is only an hour from Atlanta, one of the largest business hubs in the U.S., so there is easy access to a major city and the benefits of a smaller town like lower cost of living and less traffic. Als...
Program Overview and Application Tips
September 23, 2020 19:54 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe Fall 2021 application is live, we are 4 weeks into the semester, and first year students are prepping for this week's virtual National Black MBA Association Conference and Career Fair. It's a busy time in the program and also a good time to share information about the application. In this episode, Cara Sonnier, Associate Director of MBA Admissions, and two first year students, Gbenga Enoch and Luke Rabun, join Deirdre Kane, Director of MBA Admissions, to talk about their experience so fa...
What Did You Do During Your Summer Vacation?
September 09, 2020 15:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBSummer for an MBA student is synonymous with completing an internship, especially for those making career transitions. An internship is a 10-week job interview for both the student and the employer and a great opportunity to apply new skills and knowledge in a real world setting. In this episode, we talk with Emily Nicholos from Career Management and three of our second year students about their internships in marketing, finance, and private equity. Learn more about the Georgia MBA and fin...
Practical Diversity
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis podcast started at the beginning of the pandemic as an effort to bring stories about the Georgia MBA program and Athens to incoming students and prospective applicants. Then on May 25th with the murder of George Floyd, the nation added civil unrest to a horrible pandemic. This country is experiencing an imperfect storm of pain and suffering. As a program and as individuals, we often feel overwhelmed. Every day feels like stepping into a void where so much is uncertain and so much need...
Season Three: Back to School
August 04, 2020 14:01 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThis podcast started back in May when working virtually became a way of life for the MBA program staff. In season one, we talked about football, going to South Africa, the student veterans experience, our non profit board fellows program and the support provided by our career management staff. In season two, we learned more about Athens’ creative economy, philanthropic community, and talked with some business leaders. Since August is here, it's time to get ready to go back to school! Grow...
The Rook and Pawn: Athens' Boardgame Cafe
July 28, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this last episode of Season Two, Town & Gown, we interviewed the owners of The Rook and Pawn, Athens’ downtown gameboard café, Tim and Carrie Kelly. They came to Georgia to attend the University, loved Athens and decided to stay. The Rook and Pawn grew out of their passion for board games and has become a community hotspot. They share the challenges of running a business while juggling careers, children, and COVID-19. Learn more about the Georgia MBA and find us on Instagram, Twitter, F...
The Bike is the Answer: Charlie Mustard and Jittery Joe's Coffee
July 21, 2020 13:09 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBJittery Joe's Coffee opened in 1994 on Washington St. near the 40 Watt Club and was open 24 hours a day to serve everyone: students, townies, and artists. Since then, it has grown into a roaster on Barber Street and 14 locations where everyone can get their fix. It is also a community fixture and institution, lending its support to causes, events, and organizations as part of its mission. Charlie Mustard, Head Roaster Extraordinaire and one of 3 owners, has perfected his craft while growing ...
Community Giving with Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
July 14, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBWith its Get Comfortable, Get Artistic, and Brew For One campaigns, Creature Comforts Brewing Co. has given $2M back to non-profits in the Athens community since opening in 2014. They are redefining community giving and through their downtown location, they have literally and figuratively created space to do wonderful things. In this episode, we talk with Madeline Bates and Ally Hellenga. Madeline Bates oversees the Get Artistic community impact program at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. She...
Food & Community: A Conversation with Rashe Malcolm of Rashe's Cuisine
July 07, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBYou can’t talk about Athens without talking about food. Athens has many fantastic restaurants, eateries, and amazing chefs. Athens is a fun place for foodies, but it also a food desert for many of its residents. Rashe Malcolm, chef and owner of Rashe's Cuisine, works at the intersection of food and community development. Her food truck is almost ready to hit the road and she also runs 4 non-profits serving the community, 2 of which are: Farm To Neighborhood, a mobile farmer's market and th...
Enriching Athens: The Athens Area Community Foundation
June 30, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, we will be talking with one of our Non Profit Board Fellows Program partners. Sarah McKinney is Executive Director of the Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF). The AACF was one of the founding partners of the Non Profit Board Fellows Program. Their mission is to help passionate donors leave permanent legacies, foster strategic philanthropy, and shape effective responses to community needs through collaboration. Sarah earned an MSW from the University of Georgia after whic...
The Athens Creative Economy: A Conversation with David Sutherland
June 23, 2020 14:07 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn today's episode, we talk with Dr. David Sutherland, a senior lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Terry College of Business. David has been an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, and a trusted advisor to a set of companies that have achieve significant business growth success. He is deeply involved in the Athens creative community as a co-founder of Athensmade and FourAthens and as an executive produce of the Athens Rising documentaries, among other involvements. He is also a mentor and a...
Season Two Trailer: Town & Gown
June 23, 2020 14:07 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBAfter 14 weeks of working from home and recording Season One, The Rona Files, it’s time to shift gears and explore some new topics. The pandemic is by no means over, though Athens has started to ease restrictions and the University has begun its phased re-opening, so now is a good time to make the transition to season two. In this season, we will talk with different community leaders and individuals who help make Athens as special as it is. Athens is a wonderful city and by no means perfect ...
Partnering with Athens: The Non Profit Board Fellows Program
June 16, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this episode, we talk with Andrew Salinas, Corporate Engagement Manager, and two recently graduated students, Jillian Farr MBA '20 and Rob Grabowski MBA '20, about our Non Profit Board Fellows Program and their experience serving on two board with an educational mission, Books for Keeps and the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County, GA. The Non Profit Board Fellows is one of our experiential learning opportunities that fulfills the community service requirement ...
The Rona Files: Five W's and the How of Career Management at UGA
June 09, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBEarning an MBA is not just about the academics. It is also a 2-year commitment to the next phase of your career. In this episode, Emily Nicholos, Associate Director of Corporate Relations, talks with Deirdre Kane, Full-Time MBA Admissions Director, about how students engage - and should engage - with the staff of the Career Management Center. She also discusses what they do to support our students in the job search and how they connect students to the UGA and Terry alumni networks. Learn m...
The Rona Files: The Student Veterans Experience
June 03, 2020 15:49 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat is the experience like for student veterans in the MBA program at the University of Georgia? In this episode, we talk with three of our current rising second years about their transition from the military to graduate school. John Davis, MBA '21, served in the Coast Guard and also completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia; this summer he is interning with Verizon. Travis Hawkins, MBA '21, served in the Army and is interning with Deloitte this summer. Joseph Tereniak...
GWBA Summit: Prof. Maja on Apologies and Confidence
June 03, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBIn this episode, we share Prof. Maja's presentation from the first annual Graduate Women's Business Association Summit in February 2020. Prof. Maja is a sociologist, author, and confidence-researcher. Her TEDx Talk “How Apologies Kill Our Confidence” was featured by TED IDEAS in their 2019 article “Do You Say ‘Sorry’ too Much?” She is also a regular guest expert on television. Professor Maja is an apology-hater, a recovering make-up addict and she has a major issue with the word humble. To d...
The Rona Files: To South Africa and Back
May 26, 2020 20:31 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis March, 30 of our students travelled with faculty and staff to Cape Town, South Africa, and engaged with local businesses on short term consulting projects. They also spent time exploring the area and learning about the culture. Your host today is Cara Sonnier, Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions, and she is joined by Alex Meier MBA ’21, Travis Hawkins MBA ’21, and Kobby Amoah PharmD/MBA ’20.
GWBA Summit Session II: Dr. Marie Mitchell on Feedback
May 26, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis episode of Dawgs On Top presents the session by Dr. Marie Mitchell on giving and receiving effective feedback at this spring’s Graduate Women’s Business Association first annual Summit, Driving Change. For employees, she talks about how it is important to keep a diary of your successes, failures, and fixes, how to be receptive to feedback, how to develop external awareness to learn how others perceive you and how to prepare for those conversations with your managers. For managers, she p...
The Rona Files: GWBA Summit Alumnae Panel
May 19, 2020 14:52 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBAs a follow up to our previous episode recapping the first annual Graduate Women’s Business Association Summit, this episode presents the alumnae panel session moderated by Dr. Laura Little, Synovus Director of the Institute for Leadership Advancement and Associate Professor of Management. Joining us were 4 alumnae: Tonika Coaxum, MBA 2010 and a global logistics manager working for Google; Paula Davis, MBA 2009 and a managing director in the Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence pra...
The Rona Files: The Value of the MBA Experience, Inside and Outside the Classroom
May 19, 2020 14:35 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode, our Program Director, Dr. Santanu Chatterjee, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Professor of Economics, and Stephanie Dees, MBA ’21 share their ideas and experience with the MBA core and applied learning opportunities: how students prepare for the core, how the core helps them personally and professionally, and how the MBA program prepares students to succeed on teams at school and at work. Learn more about the Georgia MBA and find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Blogspot...
The Rona Files: A Recap of the Graduate Women's Business Association Summit
May 15, 2020 16:18 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Maggie Rheney (MBA ’20), Margo Didier (MBA ’20), Josh Pridgen (MBA ’20) and Lily Waldron (MBA ’21) join Admissions staff to share their thoughts about the first annual GWBA Summit. This half day event was organized by students to address some of the challenges they will soon face in their careers. The first session of the day was an alumni panel moderated by Dr. Laura Little. In the second session, Dr. Marie Mitchell presented a workshop on giving and receiving feedback. And...
The Rona Files: Football 101
May 15, 2020 16:09 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this first episode, we decided to start off having a little fun. Deirdre Kane, Full-Time MBA Admissions director brings in some local experts to share all they know about Dawg Nation: where “Dawgs on Top” originated, Georgia football, football culture in the South, the SEC, and Athens on Saturdays in the fall. Our guests are: Jake Mosley, Director of Student Engagement, Jillian Farr, MBA ’20, and David Waters, MBA ’20. Listen to the end to hear them Call the Dawgs! 1980 Georgia/FL Footba...
Dawgs On Top: Introducing the Rona Files
May 11, 2020 17:27 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBLike many others during this pandemic, the University of Georgia is closed, and students and staff are working remotely. In lieu of in-person meetings and events, MBA Admissions staff are launching this podcast to bring the program to a larger audience. Listen in to hear more about why we are doing this and what to expect for upcoming episodes. Learn more about the Georgia MBA and find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Blogspot. We also have some videos to share.