The Hultian -
Faculty Spotlight with Manpreet (Mona) Dhillon Faculty Spotlight with Lauren Piontkoski
Dean of Graduate Programs Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
1. What is the most important advice you like to tell the stu-
dents?
There are 3 things I try to stress to students at Hult:
Prioritize and balance your time. Prioritizing how you will
spend your time and energy is especially important in a one-
year program because as I always say — time will fly and
graduation day will be here before you know it. You will con-
stantly have to balance your schoolwork, social life, career ac-
tivities, and time for yourself. Set goals and manage your time
according to your goals. Accept that you cannot give 100% of
your energy to everything all the time and don’t worry about
what other people are doing. Do what’s best for you.
Meet as many new people as you can. You are in a very spe-
cial and unique place with people from all over the world.
No other business school experience exposes you to so many
cultures and languages. Learn as much as you can about your
peers. Take the time to get a coffee or lunch with at least one
new person each week.
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Don’t forget to thank people who help you along the way.
There will be many people who positively impact your jour-
ney at Hult. It could be someone who helps you prepare for
a tough test, someone who takes time to gives you advice on
a personal issue, someone who encouraged you to speak up,
someone who simply made you laugh when you were having
a tough day. Whatever is may be; take the time to say “thank
you” and appreciate the wonderful peers, faculty, and Hult
staff around you.
Faculty Spotlight
1. What is the most important advice you like to tell the stu-
dents?
Find a mentor, say yes to new things, explore, ask questions
Books. Read them. Lots and lots of books. Crappy ones,
disturbing ones, difficult ones, fun ones. You can only live
your one tiny life, but with books, you can live thousands
more.
2. What is your favorite hidden gem in San Francisco?
2. What is your favorite hidden gem in San Francisco? Kirby Cove Beach, Tree swing
I love being outdoors in San Francisco. My favorite hidden
outdoor spot is Land’s End trail. There is a spot at the bottom
of a set of stairs where you can sit and watch the ocean and
listen to the waves crash. I love going there and taking time
to reflect. Best view of the Golden Gate Bridge with a tree swing dan-
gling over the water. Cute date spot!
Bourbon and Branch, Speakeasy Bar
Requires a password to get in, 5 different themed rooms,
swanky atmosphere, and fun handcrafted drinks.
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