Lanepod is a 10-15mins weekly show about MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans who often cannot afford to self-fund their MBA dreams. And on it, you will hear about MBA admissions, funding options, current African student's and alumni's experience. And you should listen if you are a highly motivated, low-income African youth interested in leveraging a top MBA program experience to play a role in creating a politically and economically inclusive Africa.
Samuel Adeoye: Managing Partner, Lane | MBA Candidate
There are usually three ways to recruit. Understanding how your personality and unique context contribute to the best approach you can take is the focal point of this podcast episode. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane. When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community.
In your MBA program, you have only one job! Always keep that in mind. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane. When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community.
We have received this question multiple times. We suggest you listen to fully understand the nuances to the answer to this question.LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane. When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community.
Irrespective of your post-MBA goal, there are five key skills that you should always seek to communicate to your MBA program, recruiters, and even sponsors.LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane. When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community.
This episode highlights the three things you should sort out before you start your MBA program. Taking care of these three things will set you up for success in the program. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane. When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community.
This episode highlights some of the deeper reasons why rejecting an MBA offer must be approached carefully and tactfully. My interview with Daren:#180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here.
This episode delves into the strategies for successfully negotiating an MBA offer as an applicant from a low/average income background. Listen if you would like to get more out of your offer so you are better equipped to help others that look like you. My interview with Daren:#180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here.
Storytelling through MBA admission essays does not necessarily come easy to many. In this episode, we discussed how you can tell a truly unique story to adcom.My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here.
This episode focuses on how you can communicate your work experience to the admission officer or committee through various means. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here.
Solomon from the City of Lane asked this question: "what exactly is quality work experience." This episode answers that question. I also spoke about my interview with Daren C. Joe, the director of TouchMBA. Touch MBA has helped 3,500+ MBA applicants from 50+ countries shortlist and get into the world's best business schools. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here.
We have been talking a lot about recommendations (letter of reference) lately. Today, I will be answering Mariam's question on how to select the perfect person to write a letter of recommendation for your MBA application. Mariam Al-Hassan is a member of the City of Lane. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, I talked about the top five scenarios where you might be making the wrong decision to prioritize school prestige over other things when you are selecting an MBA program. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, I concluded the content we started in episode 57. Listen to the last two tricks you can use to getting your recommenders to submit multiple letters when you are applying to multiple schools (7 and above applications). LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, I discussed some of the tricks you can use to getting your recommenders to submit multiple letters when you are applying to multiple schools (7 and above applications).
It has been 7 months since I started my MBA program at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada. I have learned and grown so much in these past seven months that I think it is important to share five top lessons I have learned so far.
This episode focuses on the one single thing you can do to significantly increase your chance of getting into an MBA program after being invited for an interview. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Yes, there are housekeeping rules for your MBA interviews that you must never neglect. Listen to this podcast episode to learn more. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
This podcast explains how you can maximize "City of LANE" during networking. We also delve into how stretching yourself while networking can be beneficial to you and the community you belong to. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
How you turn down that MBA offer can impart generations...literally. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, we answer the question many people in our community are asking: Should we apply in round 3? LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Can you be too good for an MBA program that they turn you down? LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
It's day two of the 7-day marathon podcast season for those interviewing or try to decide between offers. Today, we want to talk about the impact of enthusiasm on your interview outcome.LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
We are exploring a new feature of this podcast by running a 7-day marathon podcast targeted towards those currently interviewing or negotiating MBA offers. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, I address the sense of helplessness and dejection many MBA applicants feel after an MBA application rejection. This episode highlights practical ways on how to move from where you are now to where you want to be in your MBA journey. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Happy new year to all our listeners! This article targets those who are still contemplative about submitting an application in this admission cycle. Our advice to you is simple.
This episode focuses on the often-overlooked checkboxes in your MBA application that can influence the outcome of your admission and even the kind of experience you end up having in the MBA program. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
As you unbox your Christmas gifts today, please unbox this gift from LANEPOD too. In this unusual episode, Hosanna Oyibo (Partner, Internal Engagement, LANE) and Olamide Amosu (Internal Engagement Manager, LANE), and I discussed a worrying trend of careless namedropping in MBA applications and how to avoid this red flag.
In this episode, I will show you how to change your MBA application deadline to your advantage. This is especially useful for those applying to multiple MBA schools in an application round. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
This episode focuses on how playing your part in a community can better equip the community to help you and others even better. We focus on the positive magic, a simple phone call can create, if we only take that step of making that call!LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, I will try to answer the recurring, and sometimes confusing question of whether to do an MBA now. Beyond that, I will outline why confronting and not ignoring this question is very important to your success. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Do you have a couple of weeks to your test date, but still feel ill-prepared to write the exam? Listen to this before you cancel or postpone the test (again). LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
This episode details how to make the often tedious process of applying to multiple MBA programs into an easier and fruitful one. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Although we have discussed how you can edit and review your resume on your own extensively in other podcast episodes, this podcast focus on how you can leverage your circle of friendship to create a far better resume that you could have done on your own. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, you will learn about how to proceed with your MBA journey with a GRE/GMAT test score you consider disappointing.
In this episode, we celebrate our growth. We are 250 members stronger and still growing (We added 30 new members in 4 days since then). We also delved into why it may be beneficial to take take a mock test every week!LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this podcast, you will learn about how best to position your MBA application for a sizeable scholarship offer.LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, you will learn about important Dos and Don'ts when networking with MBA students, alumni, and admission officers.LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
The decision to get an MBA degree is a significant one. And many people often ask why they should consider one and not another kind of advanced degree. This podcast answers the question of who should consider getting an MBA degree. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Congratulations to the 2020/2021 LAMP cohort! You belong to an historic team and we can't wait for your success story. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, you will learn about best practices to follow before, during and after an MBA event. We delve into the things that the average MBA webinar attendee will neglect at their own peril.LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa.Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
In this episode, you will learn about the technique I used to bump my GRE Verbal Score to the 160 range. While this isn't a universally accepted approach, it is one that you should still be aware of. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
There is a mind battle that you must win if you will excel in your standardized test. In this episode, you will learn about how to approach the psychological aspect of your exam preparation. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa.Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
This episode expounds one of the 7 mindsets any test taker must have if he/she will a chance of getting a high test score in GRE, GMAT or TOEFL. LANE is a community of MBA applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa.Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
LANE, Light Africa NEtwork, is much more than MBA admissions. In this episode, we double clicked on the driving force behind what we do at LANE and show you why you should be a part of this virtual city if you are passionate about the continent that straddles the equator. About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflaneTo JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, we delve into how you should address issues with your academic performance as shown by your transcript. It is important not to gloss over these things. Now is not the time to hope no one will notice. About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflaneTo JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, you will hear about how to proceed with your resume review once you are done with a draft. About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflaneTo JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, you will learn about why I strongly recommend that you any call or chat that you may have with current MBA students, admission officers or alumni shouldn't exceed [Listen to podcast lol] minutes. About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflaneTo JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, I emphasized the need to keep it real through out your application process and stick to "the plan". About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflaneTo JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, you will learn about the six (6) different ways to get an MBA application fee waiver. About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflaneTo JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, I shared reasons why it is highly important that you follow any conversation you have with an admission officer, MBA students or alumni with a quick short thank you email. There are a whole world of benefits to it. About LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
In this episode, you will learn about the best way to approach a conversation with an MBA Admissions' officer as you look to make the most of your MBA admission process. Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn: City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter: @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook: City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram: cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/
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