Spilling the Tea: Harvard Business School (HBS) vs. Stanford Business School (GSB)

Classroom Engagement and Community Building

The experience of attending classes at Stanford Business School emphasizes the importance of student-teacher relationships and active engagement. One individual highlights a favored class called Founders Dilemmas, where meaningful discussions fostered a tight-knit community among classmates, largely due to the dedication of the professor. This contrasts with their previous undergraduate experience, where large lecture halls inhibited personal connections. The focus on smaller class sizes in graduate education allowed for stronger relationships with professors, enhancing both academic growth and community interaction among students.