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THE HULT STUDENT
Aaron Salamon
British/Canadian
Class of 2018
San Francisco and Shanghai campuses
Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, and French
Why Hult? I believe that Hult is far more practical than
other business schools. Rather than just learning
about the theoretical and academic side of business,
there’s also a huge focus on practical learning and
team projects. Each class has its own practical project,
and you work in diverse teams to deliver solutions to
real challenges proposed by real clients.
Biggest personal impact? My Hult experience has
changed me as a person and has given me an
opportunity to really identify my strengths and skills.
Seeking feedback regularly has been a valuable
lesson for me. It’s not just about learning how to give
feedback effectively, it’s also about learning how to
receive it and execute real change.
Why did you decide to pursue an MBA?
Having worked as a management consultant for
Accenture, I was looking to broaden my knowledge of
the core business functions and the workings of an
operational team. Hult offered me a chance to acquire
that in-depth knowledge. I also wanted to expand my
international network, and what better place to do
that than at one of the most international business
schools out there?
“Getting the chance to help solve a key
strategic issue for a major global player
such as the World Economic Forum
(WEF) was one of the best learning
experiences during my time at Hult.”
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Best memory? Getting the chance to help solve a key
strategic issue for a major global player such as the
World Economic Forum (WEF) was one of the best
learning experiences during my time at Hult. There
have been more practical challenges throughout the
course, and they have been a great insight into
real-life scenarios that I may well be faced with at
some point during my career.
Why San Francisco? San Francisco is at the heart of
the global startup ecosystem. Being so close to
Silicon Valley and being around so many startups,
venture capital firms, and multinationals make it an
amazing place to learn. The opportunities to network
and attend meetups are plentiful, you just need to put
yourself out there.