Whenever I ask my classmates why they chose LBS, almost without fail, they’ll mention the diversity of our class. Our cohort spans a tremendous range of nationalities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations and professional backgrounds. Even in London, our Baker Street bubble stands out for its head-spinning internationalism and inclusiveness.
I am proud to be part of such an institution. Just two months into my MBA, here are some personal highlights, particularly on the LGBT+ front:
National Coming Out Day! On October 11 this year, LBS celebrated National Coming Out Day for the first time ever. NCOD is a global celebration of the LGBT+ community and an opportunity to reflect on the civil rights successes of the past and the progress still to come. LBS celebrated in the most visible way possible with over 2000 rainbow stickers distributed around campus. It was awesome to see lecture theatres, students and staff all plastered in symbols of ally-ship.
CONNECT community and mentoring! Multiple times a year the Out in Business Club brings LGBT+ LBS students, staff and alumni together through our CONNECT networking events. It’s always inspiring to hear where people have gone and the success they have achieved as out and proud professionals. The first CONNECT event in 2016 coincided with the launch of our mentoring programme which pairs up current LGBT+ LBS students with mentors in industry and academia.
EurOUT conference! At the Out in Business Club, we are now gearing up for our biggest event of the year. EurOUT 2016 (18 -20 November) is Europe’s leading LGBT business conference, attended by almost 300 B-school students and professionals. The conference is multifaceted, encompassing recruiting, community building and thought leadership on LGBT issues.
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Written during Aaron’s (MBA2018) time on the MBA programme