#oxford mba

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Why Choose an Oxford MBA for Your Career Growth

Introduction

The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford offers the esteemed Oxford MBA, which is well-known for its rigorous academic standards, varied student body, and global outlook. The Oxford MBA program is designed for individuals who have high aspirations and gives them the knowledge and abilities they need to succeed in the quickly evolving business world of today. This article examines the Oxford MBA program's salient characteristics and what makes it an appealing option for aspiring leaders.

1. Strict Instruction

The extensive Oxford MBA program is meant to push students' intellectual limits. The curriculum ensures that graduates have a comprehensive understanding of business foundations by covering key business disciplines such as strategy, marketing, operations, finance, and marketing. Furthermore, students have access to a wide range of electives to customize their education to their own needs, hobbies and objectives for a career.

2. A Multicultural and Global Cohort

The varied student body at Oxford MBA is one of its distinguishing characteristics. The diverse backgrounds, cultures, and industries of the participants enhance classroom discussions and group projects. Because of this diversity, students are more equipped to negotiate the intricacies of global business contexts and develop a global perspective.

3. Creative Methods of Instruction

Oxford uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as experiential learning, group projects, and case studies. Students' ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world circumstances is enhanced by the emphasis on practical applications, which helps them solve problems and make better decisions. Using a hands-on approach is essential to creating leaders who can function well in dynamic environments.

4. Development of Leadership

A major focus of the Oxford MBA is leadership. By means of several workshops, mentorship initiatives, and Through peer evaluation, students can enhance their leadership styles and competencies. Graduates of the program are equipped to make moral decisions that have a positive influence on society and their organizations because of its emphasis on ethical leadership.

5. Opportunities for Networking

The vast alumni network of Oxford provides students with useful connections. Through corporate partnerships, guest lectures, and networking events, the program gives students access to powerful executives and possible career opportunities. After graduation, these contacts frequently result in internship and employment opportunities, which improve career chances.

6. International Education

Specialized foreign learning options are offered by the Oxford MBA, including partnerships with business institutions worldwide and overseas study tours. Through exposure to various cultures and business processes, these experiences help students become more adaptable and expand their knowledge of international markets.

7. Devotion to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Oxford MBA provides abundant resources and support for those who aspire to be entrepreneurs. Access to the Oxford Launchpad, which assists students in creating and launching their businesses, is made possible by the Saïd Business School. By fostering creativity and innovation, this entrepreneurial environment helps students turn their ideas into successful businesses.

Summary

The Oxford MBA is a game-changing program that gives students the networks, know-how, and abilities needed to succeed in the dynamic business world. With its demanding coursework, varied student body, and focus on creativity and leadership, the Oxford MBA equips graduates to take on challenging projects and effect significant change. For individuals seeking to progress their careers and leave a lasting impression in the business sector, the Oxford MBA provides an unmatched curriculum and an unmatched encounter.

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Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship for Postgraduates 2023: Applications are invited from qualified postgraduate candidates for the Oxford Pershing Square Scholarship for postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. The Pershing Square Foundation awards full scholarships to support outstanding students on the 1+1 MBA, covering both the Master’s degree and the MBA year. Successful applicants will…

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Abbey Mortgage Bank Welcomes New Board Member, Anticipates Growth in 2024

  Abbey Mortgage Bank, a leading Mortgage Bank in Nigeria kicks off the new year with fresh developments. Alongside the appointment of a new Chairman, the bank is excited to welcome Mrs. Adenike Kuti as a new Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board.   This sets the stage for a year ahead filled with new opportunities and exciting directions for Abbey Mortgage Bank.   Mrs. Adenike Kuti is…

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Hey! No suitcases left? I was interested into one oft the north-east from the US

First of all, congratulations on your MBA! Graduated with honors from Harvard. Pretty impressive. But I get it: with the burden of student loan debt on your shoulders, even with that cool new job as an investment banker, you still can't make any big leaps. There you go hoping for something to go with your Ivy League look. I'm afraid I don't have anything from BOS, BDL, PVD or even JFK…. But I could offer you a sports bag from EWR. Adidas logo, but says "Balenciaga" on it. Looks damn expensive! Anyway, I don't begrudge it to you. And I hope there are also sports clothes in it. Because let's be honest: You have neglected your body a little bit in the last years.

And indeed: There are sports clothes in the bag. Not the kind of stuff you wear to the gym. Street style gear. All new, all pretty expensive looking. All completely unusable for you. First of all, it doesn't fit you. And second, you won't need much else to wear for the next few months besides a dark blue suit with a white shirt. Unless you have that much time to change for sleep. I recommend you sleep naked, though. Saves time. And trust me, in your new job, you're going to need every freaking second of sleep you can get.

No matter, to put the whole thing on ebay or to sell it at a seconc hand store, you don't have the time. You put the bag in the corner of your small and expensive downtown apartment. After all, the gold chain is pretty cool. You can wear it sometime. Just to sleep tonight. Tomorrow you start your new job. You should do without such extravagances.

At night you dream wildly. About your new job. About university. But also about expensive sports cars racing in the city center. And of orgies in expensive clubs. You wake up with a very impressive morning wood. And obviously you came more than once tonight. Fuck, now you have to make up the bed. You don't have the time at all. Then breakfast will have to be cancelled. You're not too late on your first day at work.

Fuck! Where are your shoes? There, where they should be, are a lot of sneakers. And a few boots. But no oxfords, no loafers, no shoes that match your suit. You just take a pair of sneakers that look reasonably discreet. And in the rush you forget to take off the chain. When you see all the tie-wearers in the elevator, you notice it. You think about taking off the chain quickly. But that would look even less confident.

The first day at work is still fairly relaxed. A lot of organizational stuff. You are whipped into the company philosophy. You have to sign dozens of forms on compliance issues. And when the day is over, you're already wondering if this was the right decision to start here. As you leave, the partner who supervised you and the other newcomers during the day says "One more word about the dress code. You don't necessarily need a tie. And it's also okay not to wear sensible shoes, but to come in $1,500 sneakers." He's clearly looking in the direction of your shoes. "But it's only okay if it's Friday. And if you're a partner here. Ladies, gentlemen, just to remind you, it's Thursday."

The other new colleagues all know each other. Either their parents already work here. Or they've been to school or country club together. They don't even ask you if you want to join them to toast the start of your career. You wouldn't have wanted to anyway. You need fresh air now. And you walk home. Not far from your apartment, you pass a club. The bouncer looks you in the face, looks at your shoes, looks you in the face again. And nods appreciatively. He asks you if you would like to have a drink. You smile and say, maybe tomorrow. Today you just want to go to bed.

Fuck, if this goes on, you'll run out of sheets. Or you'll have to sleep with a condom in the future. As you dry off after your shower, you're surprised at how firm your belly feels. You have lost weight. Quite noticeably. But that doesn't happen overnight… However, not all shirts and suits usually disappear overnight. There are only black suits in your closet. And black shirts. Many made of shiny fabrics. Some, fortunately, made of office-appropriate fabrics. All in all, your closet looks completely different. A real chic spacious built-in closet, with all the clothes neatly lined up on identical hangers. And almost everything is black. Looks great. But it wasn't like this yesterday….

You can't think about it much longer now. You put on a black cotton shirt and a black virgin wool suit. Both from Italian designers. Tightly cut, emphasizing your slim body. And if you're already out of the ordinary, white sneakers with a black suit don't matter either. Yes, you don't look like a serious investment banker. But you look hot. Really hot! But you get the receipt immediately when you arrive at the office. The cute guy at the reception is still visibly excited and flirts with you. Your supervisor just yells "Hey, wetback, come to my office right now!" through the open-plan office. When you don't respond, there's a "You in the black shirt! Now!" Damn, you're off to a fantastic start at work.

Your boss asks you how long you've been in the U.S. and how good your English is. You answer in your best East Coast English that you were born here and that your English is quite good. Okay, replies your boss. That's good. Because they have a customer for whom it is important that you are fluent in English and Spanish. You want to answer that you had German, French and Latin in school, but you nod and answer "¡No hay problema, jefe, puedo hacerlo!" Fuck! Your boss grins, slaps you on the shoulder and hands you a folder. All the access codes for protected folders are in there. You should look at it until Monday morning. Then you have an appointment with the customer in New Jersey. Don't worry, he's coming with you. But he needs an interpreter. And he adds that if something doesn't seem quite legal to you, it probably isn't quite legal.

By the time you leave the office around 10:00 p.m., your skull is smoking. The client seems to be making a lot of dough with a lot of different businesses. Some are legal, some are a little bit legal, and some are obviously completely illegal. And your job now is to restructure the corporation so that everything looks at least perfectly legal. Actually, you thought that you were only supposed to trade a few shares here. You didn't expect anything like this. On your way home, the doorman greets you like an old friend. You ask if your place at the bar is still free. The bouncer answers with a grin, "Hermano, tu sitio en el bar está siempre libre para ti". Then you realize that you had greeted the bouncer in Spanish. You go into the club. You start to dance a bit to the salsa music. When you arrive at your place at the bar, your glass of Havana Club Maximo Extra Anejo is already at your seat. You smile at the bartender. He leans over the counter, gives you a kiss and unbuttons your shirt. "Jefe, pareces un contable cuando no muestras tu musculoso pecho." You grin, take a sip of your rum and look around. It's still quiet. But then, it's still early in the evening.

It is already dawn when you leave the club. Completely confused. You had fun all evening. Everyone seemed to know you. Twice someone gave you a blowjob in the toilet. And all this time you were not surprised. But when you went to the bathroom to wash your hands, you saw your reflection in the mirror. And it was not you. You are tanned. You have a carefully trimmed black beard. And your chest, shiny with sweat from dancing, is not only well worked out. It is also inked. When you arrive home, undressed and standing in front of the bathroom mirror in your black silk pajama pants, brushing your teeth, you take another close look at the tattoos. They are works of art. You've always been damn proud of them.

Actually, you can't afford to be, given your deadline on Monday, but Saturday belongs to sports. One hour of cardio, one hour of swimming, one hour of lifting weights. And to top it all off, an hour of boxing. In the gym, everyone calls you Balenciaga. Because of your sports bag, you're known as a sore thumb. You don't care. Here you are at home. There are few places where you've spent more time. And hey, there are worse nicknames! Your bros ask you if you're still coming to go drink unos vasos. Not today, tomorrow you have to be fit. On Monday you must not make a mistake.

On Sunday you are certainly not the only one who is in the office. But there you do not care what the others say about your outfit. You look good in the Prada tracksuit. When you step into the elevator at 6:00 in the morning, you don't see anyone yet. Not even the cleaning staff or security. You boot up your computer and continue reading business reports. Fuck, your client is a genius. It's almost impossible to recognize a pattern in the tangle and to get to the bottom of it. But slowly you see through the construct. You startle when someone grabs your shoulder. Your boss is standing behind you. And tells you that he has been watching you for an hour. It is now 8:00 pm. You are doing a good job. But now is a good time to call it a day on a Sunday.

On the way home you take a break for a glass of rum. But somehow you can't concentrate. You can't relax either. Even fiddling with the bartender's nipples is no fun. You say goodbye and go home. You can't say why, but your apartment isn't your home anymore either. Yes, that's your clothes hanging in the closet. Yes, those are your stuff in the bathroom. But everything feels wrong. You don't belong here. In fact, you don't belong in this body either. You definitely don't belong in an investment bank. You toss and turn in your bed. Until you fall asleep.

You wake up with the morning sun. One of the things you love about your penthouse is the view across the Hudson River to the Manhattan skyline at sunrise. Yes, New Jersey is not New York. But the view of New York is the better one. You take a few laps in the pool on the roof terrace. Until your assistant tells you the guys from the bank are here. They should sit down on the terrace.

You take a quick look at them. You haven't met the fellow yet. He looks like he's fresh out of college. Let's see if he's any good. You've been working with his boss for a while. He'll do anything for a line of coke. But he does it well. And you need good men around you to keep the place running.

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Omg, that’s so sweet! He must have been so proud🥹 like getting ready early, standing up and screaming proudly and applauding when she’s on stage, talking about it on interviews and with family relatives when she’s not around🤍

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2017

"I have to tell you to pass my congratulations to Y/N," Jimmy Kimmel told Chris, a "woo!" coming from one person in the crowd and making Chris smile, "She-She graduated last week. She got her Master's degree, right?"

Chris nodded with a smile, leg crossed over the other, "She did, she did. Got her MBA."

"That's incredible-I think-She graduated from Oxford University and that's incredible. Have you celebrated?"

"We have, yeah, we have. I went overboard with the celebrations, she was just-she was like, 'are you sure it's not your own graduation?'" He laughed, one hand moving to adjust his tie.

Jimmy chuckled, "How did she even manage to do that? Because she hasn't taken a break and she managed to graduate with a Bachelor degree and now her Master's but she's had incredible projects throughout the years as well and that's-that's crazy to think about," he said, "Especially since it's at Oxford. Did you ever find yourself in a situation where she has her exams and things are stressful?"

"You know, there's-there are a lot of things I really admire about Y/N, like truly. But her skill of time management is just out of this world," Chris said, "She's incredibly determined so once she has something in mind-once she has a goal, she'll do anything to reach it. Exam seasons were definitely stressful, especially since-like you said, she's had projects going on throughout the years, but she just was so set on her target," he smiled, "And I mean, she aced it all."

Chris smiled as the audience clapped and cheered, feeling like he was showing off his girlfriend and loving every second of it.

"There's a photo that's been going around of the both of you, take a look," Jimmy pointed toward the screen.

The screen showed a picture of Chris and Y/N, her in her graduation gown with her arms around his waist, her bottom lip jutted out with a soft look on her face, Chris wiping his cheek as he visibly looked to have been crying.

He chuckled, giving a shrug.

"Was it emotional for you?"

"It was definitely emotional for me," he answered right away, "I cried the entire time. I think I might have embarrassed her a little," he joked, "No but really, really, I'm just very proud of her. It's not easy balancing such-such intense education with a career with insane hours, and maintaining a social life like that. But she did it."

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Vettel leads race in sports nutrition

Sebastian Vettel has become the lead investor in a British sports supplement brand that has raised £1.2 million to commercialise its plant-based formula.

Bill Ronald, chairman of the Fever-Tree drinks mixer brand and a former Mars executive, is also investing and is becoming chairman of BACX, which is based in Oxford.

Vettel, 35, the four-time Formula One world motor racing champion, said he had been introduced to the supplement two years ago by Antti Kontsas, his long-time performance coach, as they explored ways to improve the driver’s hydration and energy levels during races.

“We were always looking for the next thing to get fitter and in terms of supplementation,” Vettel said. “A big one has always been fuelling during a race because it’s quite complicated in the car, you have all the G-forces. Antti brought this product along. I tried it out at home first, during exercising and training, and it worked. I felt good and energised and shortly afterwards put it in my drinks bottle.” Unlike with other products, Vettel had no stomach pain later.

He said the consumer market for BACX was broad: “It is not like this is the perfect product for Formula One drivers. This is the perfect product for anyone who cares about their wellbeing, who is active. It doesn’t need to be extreme sports.”

BACX was founded in 2020 by Jason Baits-Tomlin, a former Gallaher and Japan Tobacco International executive, who came up with the idea after breaking his hip during an endurance bike race in South Africa in 2016. He developed the formulation as part of studying for an executive MBA at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.

Baits-Tomlin, 49, said that like Vettel he had suffered side-effects from using existing sports drinks and powders and had decided to develop a natural formula using plants.

The brand’s “Performance Fuel” concentrate is sold via its website and soon will be available on Amazon. “We will then transfer the tech into a sports drink that will be launching in the summer,” Baits-Tomlin said. He expects to the product to be launched in Germany, Italy, France and Spain this year and hopes to raise another round of investment from venture capital in 12 months��� time.

Other sports stars to have gone into business have included Chris Froome, the cyclist and four-time Tour de France winner, who has a stake in Hammerhead, an American start-up that makes cycling computers, and Chris Smalling, the former Manchester United defender now playing in Italy, who co-founded ForGood, an investment firm backing environmental start-ups.

BY RICHARD TYLER VIA THE TIMES

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High School / ATLAS

A lot of people think about High School, blame it on Rockefeller, trying to create a pliable labour-class to work in the factories.

To be honest, he 100% did do this, but he based it off of British Grammar schools.

Grammar School, which the British Grammar schools are still considered the best schools in the world. Just like Oxbridge (Oxford + Cambridge) are considered the best universities. Grammar Cchool was designed to create the nobility. Literally. As in, not too long ago, you were literally born into a caste, or to say you were born into a family with inheritable privileges.

The nobility were both a martial class, and a managerial class. This is because that one of the only legitimate jobs of the government is to protect you militarily, and Feudalism is essential a military government writ large. It really wasn't until modernity that we had viable alternatives.

They had inheritable land, that they owned because of pledges of military service to the king. They were allowed to keep all of the money they could get out of their fife. This meant that the survival of their workers, and managerial skills, directly benefited them. Compare this to modern corporations, that gain no benefit to your continued existence.

To create this martial, managerial class, they were sent to Grammar School, where they were taught important things, like accounting, Latin, military strategy, the rough equivalent of an MBA, and unimportant things, like how to speak in the secret Frog language. Rugby doesn't just teach you military strategy, but Games are important to keeping your body active.

If you look at standard High Schools, they teach the same thing, but a pale imitation of this. We've even tried to turn Games into Physical Education, and bent backwards in the attempt to add education into the simple act of keeping your body physically fit, (along with the social and psychological benefits). You learn a second language, but in English-speaking countries, this is not to do anything productive, (non-English countries learn English, because it's so useful). We used to learn banking, and now learn abstract mathematics. Which, as someone who was good at, and studied them much further, you aren't going to use it unless you become an engineer or mathematician. Because of the purposelessness, High School doesn't have any way to evaluate it's success. As such, it's basically become a holding pen.

People are going to High School, nowadays, and coming out less prepared for life than when they went in. Same thing with University. Because the most important thing you can do in High School and University is sit still, and not do anything productive.

For some reason, teenagers are feeling a bit unfulfilled by this, and our solution is to shoot them full of drugs.

Historically, once you had elementary school, Elementary Cchool taught you the three R's. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.

Catchy, but inaccurate to call them R's.

Anyways.

After Primary School, if you weren't going to Grammar School or University, you... worked. You got an apprenticeship. By the time you are 21, you are a journeyman, whom is marriageable.

Now, we send everyone to University. Which adds another 8 years of education. They come out of University with $50-60,000 in debt. About 10% of the people who come out of University actually work a single day in the field they studied. They come out, never having done anything productive in their life, other than the most basic of service jobs.

And if they had worked those service jobs for those years, would be financially better off, and have more work experience.

So, we're creating Utopia, so, what do we do with schools?

I mean, we can't have teenagers working. Except we can. And in my experience as someone who has to teach teenagers at work, and who is a former teenager himself, the teenagers with jobs are typically better in almost every way than the teenagers without jobs.

Well, what about Trade Schools?! That's the usual alternative.

Well, Trade Schools don't really exist. Most trades have a 3 semester rotation of 2 work and 1 study, or something similar. Trade schools are often literally just university-colleges, or technical universities, that partner with firms to pair students with appropriate jobs in their field. Engineering literally works the same way, and and both engineering nursing requires a practicum after graduation.

But we're running into the ATLAS principle, which comes from Bioshock. In Bioshock, an Objectivist created an Objectivist paradise. The big problem he didn't account for is that he promised that everyone could become captains of industry. "But, in the end, someone has to scrub the toilets."

Every, single, discussion about High School acts as if every - single - person is going to have a storied career, either in academia, or the trades. The unfortunate answer is that most people have jobs, not careers. Your job is to lift heavy thing, or push buttons. The nature of unskilled jobs, i.e. jobs without skills that are rare enough to command a better wage, is a different issue. And it really doesn't matter HOW we accomplish this, we need account for the people who have to scrub the toilets. They need to have housing, and enough money to support a family. On one wage, or as is most common, one-and-a-half. People who don't go into some form of secondary education should not be shamed as failures. They are instead the backbone of the economy. Or, the muscles of the economy? You have a lot more muscle than you do bones. The basement of the economy is fitting, but people might take that the wrong way.

As Forrest Gump says, stupid is as stupid does. Most people think this is an insult, but stupid people can lead productive lives, and brilliant people have lead disastrous lives. You don't need grade 12 to scrub the toilets. Literally, as many janitorial jobs require grade 12, because it was the line in the sand we choose.

And, by the way, this is literally Utopian, as in, it's in Thomas Moore's Utopia. People with free time, and a culture of interest in reading, will create a culture of reading.

If we get a four-day work week, either 4x8, or 4x10, we can have days off, and people can attend secondary education of their choice. Especially with the advent of the internet, you can have masters in their field teaching courses that you need to pay $20/month to view. If a teenager is still living with their parents, a couple days of work a week would be sufficient to cover their expenses, and give them plenty of time for education.

Well, what about people who want to go into a field that actually requires a university degree.

Then they can go to High School. Or have the local university-college offer the equivalent courses. If we cut out the bullshit, and focus only on those who are academically skilled, we could easily cut the time in half.

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Unlocking Global Opportunities: Your Journey to Studying in the UK With StEPS

Are you prepared to embark on an academic adventure that will revolutionize your life? Studying in the United Kingdom could be your gateway to global education, offering a myriad of opportunities and benefits for international students. Let's delve into this comprehensive guide, covering admission requirements, top universities, alternatives to IELTS, work opportunities, costs, scholarships, and more.

Why the UK? A World of Educational Excellence Awaits!

Nestled in Western Europe, the UK boasts a rich educational legacy and is home to some of the world's oldest and best universities. With consistent top rankings in global university assessments, UK universities shine due to their intensive research orientation. Plus, studying in the UK enhances your language skills, making you a sought-after graduate, especially in fields like engineering and the sciences.

Admission requirements vary, so check each university's website for specifics. English language proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL are common, but alternatives exist for international students. The application process typically unfolds on university websites or through UCAS for undergraduates. Don't forget to meet deadlines and navigate the student visa process after receiving confirmation.

Choosing the right university is crucial for your career and budget. Delve into the top 10 universities in the UK, including St Andrews, Oxford, Cambridge, and more. Beyond these, prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow and Queen Mary University of London beckon for master's studies.

MBA Marvels: Paving Your Business Path in the UK

If an MBA is your goal, the UK hosts stellar programs at Warwick, Loughborough, London Business School, and others. Explore your options and set your sights on an enriching business education. Some universities offer admission alternatives for those lacking IELTS scores. Check each institution's specific requirements and available options to pave your way into UK academia.

Studying in the UK promises an inspiring and enjoyable student life. With a diverse international student community, shorter course durations, and more affordable options, it's a valuable investment in your education.

Work and Stay: Unleashing Your Professional Potential

Take advantage of the UK's academic system, allowing 20 hours of work per week while studying. Post-graduation, the Graduate Visa opens doors, providing at least two years to explore work opportunities. Various work visa categories await, from Global Talent to Health and Care Worker Visa.

Studying in the UK is an investment, but it can be cost-effective. Tuition fees vary, and scholarships are available for both international and domestic students. Consider budget-friendly universities like Nottingham Trent and the University of Hull for an affordable education.

Scholarship Oasis: Making Dreams Affordable

Numerous scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, transportation, and healthcare, making studying in the UK more accessible. Students from the UAE, seize the opportunity! The UK welcomes you with diverse courses, universities, and scholarships, offering an enriching education experience.

Studying in the UK unfolds doors to world-class education, language enhancement, and diverse cultural experiences. With various universities, programs, and work opportunities, the UK remains a top destination for international students. Explore your options, plan your journey, and dive into an educational adventure in the United Kingdom.

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Peter Usborne, who has died aged 85, created a publishing company that changed the look and feel of nonfiction books for children. Although they were widely used in schools, Usborne books became a household brand, particularly associated with finding things out at home, through attractive illustrated, fact-filled publications that entertained children with high-quality pictures and accessible bites of information.

Before his publishing career, Peter was a co-founder in 1961 and the first managing director of the satirical magazine Private Eye. It grew out of a humorous magazine called Mesopotamia that Peter launched while a student at Balliol College, Oxford, with fellow students, among them John Wells and Richard Ingrams, as writers. On graduating, he used his best networking skills to secure funding to get the magazine launched, but left in 1965 to study for an MBA at the Insead (Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires) business school in Fontainebleau, France.

In 1964 he had married Cornelie Tücking and they went on to have two children, Nicola and Martin. Peter said that he had wanted to publish books for children from the moment he knew that he was going to be a father. In 1969, working for a publishing company, British Printing Corporation (BPC), as assistant to the chair, he asked to change tack and work in children’s books instead. He was given a publishing role at Macdonald Education in 1970, and his launch series was Macdonald Starters, a list of nonfiction titles for very young children that combined attractive but simple illustrations with a few words of text. They were conceived for the schools market, and designed to satisfy children’s boundless curiosity and need for answers to their questions. He eschewed subject specialists and instead used writers – including himself – who were able to communicate ideas easily and to make information-sharing lively.

After two years, Peter felt he had learned enough to set up his own company and in 1973 he launched Usborne Publishing, spurred on by the birth of his son. Peter described parenting as the “greatest gift” he had ever been given. Drawing on the model he had created at Macdonald Education, using in-house writers, illustrators and designers, Peter made sure Usborne Publishing could grow fast from secure foundations. Series such as the Know How books and the touchy-feely series That’s Not My … (now numbering 72 titles) became staples of the list. His infectious enthusiasm for the books brought great loyalty from the Usborne staff, who enjoyed the range of creative roles they were able to take on, as well as Peter’s sense of them as part of his extended family.

The quality of Usborne Publishing books, their recognisable look, their affordable cover price and the fact that they lived up to their ambition of making learning fun ensured they became a key part of childhood for many. For those who did not have easy access to bookshops, Peter set up a scheme through which Usborne books could be sold at local community events and gatherings.

When Robert Maxwell acquired BPC in 1981, Peter swiftly bought back the small stake that BPC had taken in Usborne Publishing. In 1995 he sold 26% of the company to Scholastic. It has continued to grow and now has an annual turnover in excess of £100m.

Peter never lost his own boundless curiosity or his belief in his motto for the company – “Do it better”. He remained involved with the business, latterly as chair, working in partnership with his daughter, who joined the company in 2015 and became CEO in 2022. Peter was appointed MBE in 2011, advanced to CBE in 2022. He received the London Book Fair lifetime achievement award in 2015, and Usborne Publishing was celebrated as publisher of the year in both 2012 and 2020.

He had always intended that Usborne Publishing would have a philanthropic programme. With his children, he set up the Usborne Foundation in 2008 with funds to be granted to education and health projects. The foundation has created sophisticated tech games based on the foundations of literacy learning, and accessible for children who struggle to read; and developed a literacy-based ebook series, Teach Your Monster to Read.

Imposingly tall, even when stooped by ankylosing spondylitis, a spinal condition with which he was diagnosed in his 30s, mildly spoken and with a boyish enthusiasm for books and their readers, Peter was a benign presence in children’s publishing. His generosity as a host of memorable parties and celebrations – most recently for 50 years of Usborne Publishing at the Bologna book fair in March – helped to generate huge affection for him and for Usborne.

Peter was born in Hampstead, London, the son of Thomas Usborne, a senior civil servant, and his German-born wife Gerda (nee Just). The family moved to Weybridge, Surrey, when Peter was a child and he was sent to school at Summer Fields, Oxford, and then Eton college; and from there went to Balliol.

His marriage to Cornelie ended in divorce in 1995. He is survived by his second wife, Wendy (nee Browning), whom he married in 2012, by Nicola and Martin, and by five grandchildren, Jesse, Caspar, Max, Olive and Hazel.

🔔 Thomas Peter Usborne, publisher, born 18 August 1937; died 30 March 2023

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Southhampton

Waaa Senin pagi jam 10.55 am. Ku sudah di VHL targetnya hari ini adalah: menulis paragraf 5.5. discussion section (Implication of the finding in this study to hydrocarbon system), sama mulai ngedraf slide buat presentasi meeting hari Jumat nanti kali ya. Ini slidenya akan kupake untuk Goldschmidt juga sih. Dah 2 goal itu dulu aja deh for today. Gausah muluk-muluk Non.

Oh iya sama mau ngerapiin laporan SMA16 juga karena kemarin Jumat udah bikin tapi baru sampai 12 pertemuan, terus sama Bu Novi ditambahin 3 pertemuan lagi huhu baik banget pusing.

Tadi pagi juga buka grup whatsapp TOGI udah ada BA hasil penetapan 100 orang yang masuk tingkat nasional dari bidang Geografi. Enaknya OSP online (dan semua sistem tes online dengan metode jawab pilihan ganda) tuh gitu ya, semua kunci jawaban udah di sistem dan hasil betulan bisa keluar IMMEDIATELY bahkan 5 menit setelah semua jawaban di-submit. Memang itulah enaknya otomasi sistem. Masih inget banget dulu bahkan untuk koreksi OSP, kami juri-juri ini harus pergi ke suatu tempat dulu, menginap di hotel selama 3 hari dan bekerja non-stop bagai kuda. Karena soalnya essai. Ada bagus dan ada jeleknya juga sih. Ku suka pergi-pergi kan anaknya. Jadi, terbang ke Solo, atau ke suatu ibukota propinsi yang jauh, dibayarin negara, nginep di hotel bagus, makan makanan hotel, digaji pula, siapa yang tidak senang. Cuma ya emang capek aja sih ngoreksi tuh. Otaknya jalan terus kan berjam-jam dan ga abis-abis. Ku tapi termasuk yang cukup beruntung karena soal bagianku (LLLU: Landscape, Landforms, and Land Use) tu termasuk yang “susah” bagi anak-anak geografi… Jadi banyak banget yang ga milih ngerjain soalku (di OSP Geografi modelan lama, siswa boleh milih 8/12 set soal yang ingin dikerjakan). Jadi, most of the time, ku kebagian pax untuk dikoreksinya jauh lebih sedikit dibandingkan juri di sub-bidang lain. DUH jadi kangen ngerjain kerjaan yang laborous tapi otaknya ga perlu banyak-banyak dipake gini….

Kenapa jadi bahas ngoreksi OSP ya… Iya awal mulanya mau ngepos ini adalah bahas weekend kemarin berhasil mengunjungi mba @martabakkeju di Southhampton! Ku dikabarin sih sama Mba Mita kapan gitu kalau dirinya dan suami keterima PhD di Soton pake LPDP… kayanya tahun lalu ya. Terus yaudah life goes on aja kan gitu, sampai akhirnya tiba-tiba Mba Mita ngabarin via dm ig April lalu kalau doi sudah di UK! Wah sangat senang kan. Apalagi ku literally gapunya teman main sekarang… Sejak Ujang ke Jerman, Nadia ke London….. Terus yaudah ku jadi punya alasan juga untuk main ke luar kota selain London karena ada teman di sana.

Weekend-ku tuh ya sejak 2023 betulan yang di kamar aja seharian (seperti kemarin hari Minggu, well, sempat nonton Hongkim Dongjon di ruang tamu sih sambil dinner makan indomie goreng + telor dan angkat jemuran dan menjemur, tapi tetep aja ga keluar rumah samsek). Occasionally ke London, tapi mostly ya buat nonton sesuatu aja seperti kemarin Tulus dan Beyonce. Tapi ga pernah gitu lho yang mengunjungi suatu tempat baru dengan whole completely different scenery. Apalagi si Southhampton ini look over English channel kan. Jadi yasudah kuambil saja kesempatan ini untuk ber-adventure ke tempat baru!

Sebetulnya masih ada sih utang ke Rugby, rumahnya Dita dan Eja, tapi kan mereka bermobil ya dan lebih mudah ngundang mereka ke Oxford juga, jadi ku juga rada males sih ya ke arah Conventry sana��� Mungkin next time.

Terus yaudah ku langsung lihat kalender kan, kosong weekend kapan. Alhamdulillahnya si OSP ini juga sudah berlangsung kan, jadi aku Sabtu Minggu pagi ngga ada kelas lagi dan bisa langsung beraktivitas mulai dari pagi hari. Awalnya mau agak lebih early ke Southhamptonnya tapi ternyata Mba Mita masih PK.... Terus diputuskanlah 10 Juni... Tapi ini a good thing juga sih, ku jadi bisa jalan-jalan di cuaca yang lebih hangat. Kalau earlier kemarin ku ke Southhamptonnya, mungkin masih dingin banget dan ga bisa enjoy the day as much as I did yesterday.

Ku juga baru booking kereta pas weekday menuju weekend kemarin. Tapi senangnya punya agenda pas weekend tuh, bisa jadi motivasi kita untuk get through the week banget!! Ku kalau udah STRES capek banget sama kerjaan selalu me-remind myself: “GAPAPA NON LETS GO PUSH THROUGH! NANTI WEEKEND BISA TIDUR MALAM BANGUN SIANG!!! Atau KE LONDON MAKAN KOREA ENAK!!! Atau KE LONDON NONTON TULUS/BEYONCE!!!” which is a good working method for me….

Terus Southhampton sendiri: SANGAT BESAR??! Ya emang kota gede sih. Historically juga penting kan, tempat masuknya kapal-kapal pas WW dsb. Betulan baru pertama kali lihat mall (dan IKEA??) segede-gede itu selain di London dan Manchester.

Btw oot tapi percaya gak, ku seumur hidup 30 tahun belum pernah masuk IKEA... Not even the one in Alsut,,, atau di Paris,,, Di Oxford tu gaada IKEA… terdekat dari sini tu di Reading.... Jadi sesungguhnya ku gatau dan ga relate banget sama experience orang-orang di IKEA yang pada ended up beli something from IKEA buat di rumah mereka.... Anyway, iya kapan-kapan nyobain deh ya. Gatau kapan juga tapi. Masalahnya ya emang belum ada kebutuhannya??? Dan kalau di Indo, siapa juga yang bisa ke Alsut dari Pasming tanpa mobil sendiri???

Ok, sekian iklan ootnya.

Terus apa lagi ya yang bisa ku-komen dari Southhampton. Other than the place itself, what makes a trip fun and memorable is always: the company. Ku ini baru ketemu in-person ke-3 sama Mba Mita tapi ya emang dari sananya udah nyambung ajasih saling baca postingan dan update-an masing-masing, jadi kalau ga dikasih waktu berhenti, akan ada aja yang diomongin lol. Ada satu yang ku IRI banget dari Mba Mita hehe: how supportive her mom is (?) kayak… pernah gaksi kalian ketemu orang, terus ternyata pas ngobrol lebih jauh, semua behaviour, semua perkataan, dan semua pola pikir orang ini jadi made sense? Kayak.. OH pantesan ya dia mikir abc atau berperilaku xyz, ternyata karena dia tumbuh di keluarga yang seperti ini… atau dibesarkan dengan sistem pendidikan yang seperti ini… Ini berlaku secara positively ataupun the other way around ya.

Terus yang ku-observe: orang-orang yang flourishing in life, yang blooming, ya mereka-mereka yang emang environmentnya sangat supportive – Alhamdulillahnya ku bisa bilang, termasuk aku, dan juga Mba Mita (sejauh yang kutahu ya). I am not saying here that Mba Mita (atau bahkan diriku sendiri) didn’t/don’t/won’t have our own battle to fight, kita nggak yang kerjaannya ongkang-ongkang kaki doang gitu, nggak, sama sekali nggak, tapi yang membedakan lebih ke: attitude(?). How we/these people view the fight itself. Orang-orang yang tumbuh di lingkungan yang kind, yang ga judging, yang giving them the benefit of the doubt, mereka nggak akan takut salah, atau jatuh, nggak ada yang namanya “failure” buat mereka, yang ada ya cuma learning process aja: “oh ternyata method ini didn’t work ya, let’s evaluate and do better next time”.

Ini erat banget sih hubungannya dengan repost-an ku terhadap post Ainna @untoldmind barusan. Ku gabisa ngejudge juga orang-orang/teman-temanku yang “cuma ngomong doang, tapi ga action” ini. Mungkin mereka ada trauma(?) yang bikin mereka takut banget sama “the idea of failure”. Mungkin mereka dulu ga berhasil perform well di sekolah dan akhirnya dimarahin sama guru/orangtua mereka(?). Atau mereka pernah melewati harsh experience lainnya yang bikin mereka subconciously mikir “mending ga nyoba sama sekali deh, daripada gagal”, WHICH IS FAIR. Menurutku, amat sangat fair. Itu nyembuhinnya harus terapi malah kan.

Itu juga yang bikin kita harus hati-hati banget deal with orang yang lagi berproses: baik kita sebagai orang tua, guru, mentor, kakak, apapun yang kita omongin (kata-kata baik atau kata-kata yang kurang baik) ke orang itu bisa membekas ke mereka. Bisa ngefek ke psikologi mereka. Bisa berperan dalam banyak hal keputusan hidup besar yang akan mereka ambil. Jadi kuharap banget, banget, banget, banget, kita semua bisa jadi support system yang baik untuk siapapun orang di sekitar kita. Jangan sampai amit-amit kita jadi alasan orang ga mau /takut nyoba sesuatu (apply scholarship, misalnya, atau apply kerjaan) karena kita pernah ada salah ngomong sama mereka, biasanya yang maksudnya well-meaning tapi come across as too harsh for them. INI PESAN UNTUKKU JUGA SIH: aku kadang berusaha terlalu objective banget sama Personal Statement orang (literally aku ga kenal mereka, gatau mereka di rumah kondisinya gimana, sekolah mereka gimana, mereka Cuma minta tolong aja di DM twitter/insta/linkedin), terus standar yang kupake standar Oxford… kabur lah semua orang. Besok-besok lebih kind Non!

Lah jadi ngalor ngidul ini udah halaman ke-3 HVS A4…

OK balik lagi ke mana ya. OH iya! Jadi, seru banget Sabtu kemarin ku ke Southhampton. Terima kasih banyak lagi ke Mba Mita dan Mas Aat yang sudah menerimaku dengan baik, ngajak ke mana-mana juga, despite the heat…. Ku ditraktir iced coffee HUHU. Kebabnya juga enak. Kalau nggak ada kalian berdua, ku gaakan sih ke Southhampton… Kami ke NOCs juga! Walaupun gaada apa-apa sih di situ, cuma office building aja HAHA. Tapi kan cita-cita-ku juga sebelum meninggal pengen ikut suatu ekspedisi laut gitu (karena udah ga mungkin jadi astronot), jadi kemarin senang banget bisa lihat suatu tempat di mana ocean research terjadi.

Terus kita jadi lihat P&O cruises! Barusan ku cek websitenya ada last minute deals cuma 679GBP include return flight London-Malta for 7 days lagi…… Kayanya akan masuk bucket list deh buat cruise ini…

Udah sih terus habis makan, ngobrol, ngopi, solat, balik ke Oxford lagi ku langsung datang sosialisasi pemilu dan nobar final Champion League, tapi karena ku ngga ngerti bola akhirnya ku ended up main uno dan pools sama Widari dan Mba Patricia… Pulang dari tempat Widari jalan kaki nanjak karena sama aja durasinya antara naik bis dan jalan kaki… Berujung sampe rumah jam 22.30an sepertinya. Itu CUAPEK banget Sabtu. Karena ku catch train ke Southhampton mayan early juga kan 09.16 keretanya, dan ku udah left rumah Headington dari jam 08.30am… Hari itu juga ku-lihat di app ku jalan 14km overall. Sampe rumah si Kalina sudah kembali balik dari SouthAfrica setelah mudik 2 minggu, tapi kami betulan baru ngobrol hari Minggu evening  pas w nonton HKDJ di ruang tamu itu…

Dah itu dulu kayanya udah panjang banget. Accomplishment minggu lalu juga udah kutulis bareng postingan Tulus itu kan. Dah gitu aja. Selamat menjalani week teman-teman!!!

VHL 12:07pm 12/06/2023

[amarhastings]

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STATS

full name: amar hastings

nickname(s): am (only by a selected few, most people call him hastings or amar)

age/date of birth: 33 / october 6th, 1990

zodiac sign: libra ☼ capricorn ☾ taurus ↑

gender identity: cis male (he/him)

face claim: dev patel

place of birth: oxford, england

current location: fairford, wa

neighborhood: mountainside

sexual orientation: pansexual

relationship status: single

occupation: businessman

education level: mba in business

fears: heights

hobbies: driving, gardening, reading, crafting

languages spoken: english, hindi, french, punjabi, italian and spanish

height: 6'2

instruments played: piano, french horn, violin

tattoos: none (yet)

piercings: none

labels: the soiled dove, the benefactor

positive traits: earnest, reliable, dedicated, meticulous, articulate

negative traits: secretive, unyielding, workaholic, resentful, argumentative

favorite color: depends (for clothing is neutral colors, for decorations a wam orange/brown pallet— he tends to graviatate towards that pallet more when it comes to most things)

favorite food: italian food

allergies: none

right or left-handed?: right-handed

parents: aadhira bhatt (oncologist), thomas hastings (ceo), amber hastings (step mother/real estate mogul)

sibling(s): tba hastings

pet(s): a 5 year old golden retriever that used to belong to his late fianceé

TL;DR

tw: death mention

was born in london to a single mother who tried her darn best to raise him to be a good man while also continuing her higher education to become an oncologist, dad didn't knew about him until he was 3 but once he did, he took care of him. comes from a rich family (on his dad's side), is expected to inherit the family's company and he pretty much handles half of it since it moved to america under his care. had a fiance, richard, who was a fairford local who tragically passed away a few years ago.

HEADCANONS

his family means SO much to him, he'd do anything for them, esp his mom (who now lives in california)

has a proper english accent that he absolutely claims not to have

he's not shy per se, he loves meeting people and making friends, but he has a hard time actually letting people in/learning to trust

he's a charmer by nature, though he claims he isn't. and claims to have no game— he does.

business was never something he wanted to do himself, instead something that was chosen for him. had it been his decision, amar would be either a historian or a psychiatrist (something he may do in the future, who knows? 👀)

loves art: music, painting, litrature... all of it, big advocate. sucks at each and every one of them but he is drawn to those who excell at them

okay he is still mourning so he hasn't done much of it in a while but man knows how to party. he is very reserved and proper most of the time but when there's an opportunity to party he. turns. up. and he can DANCE

hopeless romantic through and through

technologically challenged (he TRIES though, technology is just against him half of the time)

CONNECTIONS

sibling(s) (wc on main soon)

family of his late fianceé

maybe family of his own?

friends he met when his fianceé was still alive

family friends

neighbors

best friend(s)

possible love interest (?)

flirtationships

(future) fwb?

enemies

business rivals/friends

maybe future business partners?

literally anything, the sky is the limit and he is very easy going i promise!

[biglisbonnews]

Anna Delvey Is Speaking With Harvard MBA Students Anna Delvey is going to share her scammy secrets with business students at one of America's top universities. According to a new report from Page Six, the convicted "SoHo Grifter" — real name Anna Sorkin — is preparing to address a class of Harvard MBA students. That said, it's still in the planning stages, meaning that it's currently unknown what exactly her lecture is going to be about, though most people can only assume it's going to have something to do with con artistry and defrauding investors.After all, some would probably say Delvey is the perfect person to address a bunch of future business execs and hedge fund managers, which is why the outlet said she's also been asked to chat with students at Oxford University in the UK. Notably though, these planned talks at two of the world's most prestigious schools won't be her first collegiate lectures, as she's already talked to a few people attending NYU — despite still being under house arrest.Back in 2019, the faux German heiress who inspired Netflix's Inventing Anna was given four to 12 years in a New York state penitentiary after being convicted on multiple charges of fraud, including several counts of second-degree grand larceny and theft of services. However, she was released after three years, only to be detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for overstaying her visa. While still trying to fight deportation to Russia, Delvey's also been busy making other big career moves, such as getting into the NFT game and organizing a big art exhibition featuring pieces made during her time in prison. She also recently made headlines for what was dubbed an "arresting 32nd birthday party," as well as her upcoming unscripted reality show dubbed Delvey's Dinner Club, where she will host for a group of "esteemed guests" at her East Village apartment.You can read Page Six's entire report on the scammer socialite's planned lecture here.Photo via Getty / Mike Coppola / AD https://www.papermag.com/anna-delvey-harvard-lecture-2659344753.html

[tgareg]

Best MBA and PGDM Colleges in Pune: A Complete Guide.

Pune, which has earned the sobriquet "Oxford of the East," is now a hub in higher education, with special focus on management studies. Rich in academic heritage and vibrant culture, the city attracts students from all nooks and crannies of the country and beyond. Here is a list of the top colleges where an MBA or PGDM college can help you shape your career, if you are considering it in Pune:.

1.Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)

History Founded in the year 1978, SIBM is indeed one of the flagship institutes under the Symbiosis International University. The institute is marked by its holistic course curriculum, excellent quality faculty, and vibrant corporate links.

Courses MBA Courses It has an MBA with different specializations in marketing, finance, and operations. Executive MBA courses

Special Features The first among its special features is the tremendous thrust it gives to experiential learning, with internships, live projects, and industry visits, which make it the go-to institute for aspiring managers.

2.Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED) About IMED, a constituent unit of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, has found niche in innovative approaches of teaching and excellent placement track.

Courses PGDM with specializations in Marketing, HR, Finance MBA under collaboration with various institutes.

Unique Features IMED is more focused on entrepreneurship development. It conducts numerous workshops and provides incubator support to prospective entrepreneurs.

3.PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune) Introduction PUMBA is an oldest management institute of Pune. It comes under the Savitribai Phule Pune University. PUMBA is recognized for its practice of academic rigor and research-focused approach.

Courses Offered MBA with specializations. Part-time executive MBA for working professionals.

Special Features Its link with a premier university provides it with an excellent academic platform and the vast alumnus network opens ample opportunities for careers.

4.Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research (BVIMSR) Overview BVIMSR is one of the other premier institutes provided by Bharati Vidyapeeth University and comes of repute for quality education and research.

Programmes PGDM with specializations in various areas. MBA with focus on different sectors.

What's Special This institute boasts its infrastructure and is known for its wide collaboration with the industry, as well as its community service.

5.Indira Gandhi Institute of Management (IGI)

Overview IGI comes under the umbrella of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is also known for its learning flexibility, plus its well-integrated curriculum.

Programs Offered PGDM programs on contemporary management practices. Options for MBA through distance learning.

Unique Features IGI emphasizes digital learning and personal mentorship as key priorities and is, therefore, apt for fresh graduates and working professionals alike.

6.MIT School of Business (MIT SOB)

Introduction MIT SOB was established upon the innovative method of teaching and practical knowledge acquisition.

Courses PGDM with specializations including International Business and Business Analytics.

Strengths The curriculum of this school is industry-oriented, and it thus has ties with corporate partners, thereby reaping many opportunities for internships and placements.

Conclusion

Choosing the right college for your MBA or PGDM is definitely going to shape the later part of your career. With diversity in options and quality learning, Pune is one of the best destinations for the aspiring management professional. All these institutions have their own strengths, so consider your career goals, what specialization you prefer, and what sort of environment appeals to you. So, choose the right programme and you're well on your way to becoming a successful leader in the business world. For more info Visit: https://careermantra.net/

[astranva]

Nova if pe!reader had the opportunity, what would she have studied at college?

good question because we never talked about her education.

when she was young, she wanted to be a vet like her mom and by middle school, she wanted to study animal sciences in university.

however, since her mom never really had the money to enrol her in a college and because pe!reader was focusing on her career, she didn’t get into uni right after high school. but at 24, she enrolled and got accepted at University of Oxford and graduated with a degree in Economics and Management because she knew she wanted her own business one day. she graduated at 27 with honors and enrolled for her MBA degree at Saïd Business School (university of oxford’s business school) at 28, graduated at 29.

from the age of 26 and to 29, she was working on creating Bare. she founded it in 2018 at the age of 30!

i don’t imagine her diving into the business world and making such a successful brand without an educational background so she worked her ass off to understand how it all works. and yes, her and chris got together when she was getting her BA degree and then her MBA, and he attended both graduations 🥹