MBA students can start their networking off right by plugging into these great blogs. Some of the offerings include official blogs for business schools, blogs from current students offering their experience, blogs from alumni offering advice in retrospect, blogs from innovative professors at online college or brick and mortar institutions, and even informative blogs that can help with admissions or life after graduation. Take a look at these blogs to find advice, learn about important leaders in the field, or just help ease the journey through business school.

Official School Voices

Among these blogs you will find collaborative student blogs from a variety of MBA schools as well as blogs directly from the schools offering anything from advice on education to news and information about the business world.

1. Berkeley MBA Student Blogs. Find out what the MBA students at Berkeley have to say about student life, studies, and their futures.
2. BU MBA Student Blog. The students at Boston University post about the challenges of school, campus events, and more.
3. Wharton Student Diaries. Read about such topics as Dedicated Interview Period, balancing life and academics, and specific classes at The Wharton School.
4. Voice of GBS. The students at Goizueta Business School at Emory University offer plenty of information and diverse perspectives as each share their experiences and share a bit about the school.
5. Ideas at Work. This blog from Columbia Business School provides information on business research and practice from the faculty.
6. Duke Research Advantage. Hosted by an MBA student in Fuqua’s Cross Continent MBA Program, this blog brings the latest research findings in the world of business to students to enhance what they are learning in the classroom.
7. Kellogg Insight. Read about the latest research of the professors at Kellogg School of Management and access several faculty blogs as well.
8. BizDeans Talk. This collaborative blog features deans from many of the top business schools writing about business school education.

Students on Their Own

These student blogs are not affiliated with any particular school and frequently offer a much more personal view from the perspective of just one student.

9. Andrew says…. Andrew is a student of the Marshall MBA program at USC and blogs about marketing and entrepreneurship as well as student life.
10. To MBA or Not to MBA. Read about student life, balancing motherhood and school, and much more on this blog.
11. Paragon2Pieces. This blogger is a student in both the McCombs School of Business and UT School of Law. Her blog covers the ambitious nature of her education venture.
12. JulyDream. From interview dilemmas to embracing well-deserved time off, this blogger provides a slice of life as a student in the Darden School of Business.
13. One Man Band. B school and music meet in this blog that covers life from the perspective of a student with a passion for music.
14. MBA for HairTwirler. From interviews to why intelligent women feel the need to unnecessarily apologize, this blog covers it all.
15. This Is Not About Me. Jackie shares her down-to-earth perspective of life, studies, and the community of students at Darden.
16. it’s not just about having good hair. This ex-professional cyclist and model has turned to an MBA program and blogs about such topics as sustainability, fashion, and farm life as well as the usual MBA topics.
17. shahidhussain.com. This student from the Kellogg MBA program blogs about marketing, student life, and more.
18. CS @ HBS. This blog offers entertainment and insight into being a student at Harvard Business School.
19. Wharton MBA for Executives. Learn about the intensity of this MBA program, the camaraderie that develops between students, and blowing off steam to find balance.
20. ONEness with the GSB MBA. Attending the part-time program at Chicago Booth, this blogger shares experiences at school as well as in India for an internship.
21. Rainierisms. These three MBA students bring their experience at school and in life to this blog.
22. Back to Business School. This blogger shares the challenges of balancing business school, work, and marriage.
23. sync. This MBA student at Harvard blogs about life as a student as well as posts touching on a past life as a television news producer.
24. Inside HBS. This student at Harvard Business School offers posts about recruiting, interviews, classes, and more.
25. Harvard Bound. This 2010 Harvard MBA candidate blogs about her experiences both in and out of the classroom.
26. off the record. This former journalist turned MBA student reports about life and education at Darden.
27. Comfortably Dumb!. Despite the title of this blog, this woman seems anything but dumb as she blogs about life inside and out of business school.
28. Gosh Darden. While this blogger doesn’t post frequently, her posts often explain why as she presents the struggles and successes of academia.

MBA Students Outside America

Many excellent business schools are located outside America, and these blogs represent voices from students studying around the world.

29. Ivey MBA Student Blogs. The Ivey MBA students in Ontario have plenty to say about life in the program, challenges of school, the perspective of being an international student, and much more.
30. Ruminations of a London MBA Student. Posts covering business school classes, world politics, and the best place to party in London are found side-by-side in this eclectic blog.
31. Ramblings of a free mind. This student just recently graduated, and his posts are frequently thoughtful examinations of world political and financial topics as well as his experience as an MBA student in Paris.
32. Ronjon in Oz. This ex-military man is earning his MBA in Australia and blogs about his experiences of school and life down under.
33. Inside the London MBA. Students at the London Business School post news and experiences surrounding their education.
34. (Out of a Limb) Back in the Saddle. This blog will keep you updated on plenty happening around London Business School as well as other business topics.
35. Queen’s MBA: Going the Distance. Find out about the classes and student life at Queen’s School of Business in Ontario.
36. MBA Diary. Current and former students at Copenhagen Business School contribute to this blog that covers everything from school to life after school.
37. The Life at Cass Blog. Students and alumni post about happenings at Cass Business School in London.
38. The AIM Blogger. Written by a former student of the Asian Institute of Management, this blog provides updates and happenings at the school.
39. Doing an MBA in Calgary. World finances and working on an Executive MBA are the focus of this blog.

A Word from the Alumni

Graduates share their business school experiences as well as advice for life after graduation.

40. Law Students Can’t Do Math. This alum graduated with both a JD and MBA and has just started this new chapter of her life in the working world.
41. Just Being Barun Moitra. From books to Wall Street to cricket, this MBA alum shares many thought-provoking posts.
42. Babson Tech Talk. Babson College MBA alumni blog here on entrepreneurship and business.
43. Marquis’ Weblog: My journey to a Stanford MBA and a career in business. Marquis offers his experience and also answers readers questions on MBA-related topics.
44. Roll Away the Dew. With a very eclectic background, this blogger offers his experience in MBA admissions, health policy, and even knitting.
45. HidLog. This Santa Clara graduate blogs about life in the working world.
46. The Whisperer: A young executive’s shared experience. Even though this blog isn’t currently being updated, it offers some excellent advice and experience on both the MBA experience and consulting.
47. Startup Economy. This recent graduate of the Sloan School of Management writes about entrepreneurial topics on this blog.
48. (re)Think. Get this Stanford Business School alumnus’ perspective on marketing and advertising in his blog.
49. MBA Internet Market Manager. Learn about Internet marketing, MBAs, e-commerce, and more here.
50. GeekMBA360. This MBA graduate works in marketing for a tech company and blogs growing your career, surviving the recession, and managing personal finance.
51. Back to B-School. This blog is written by a graduate of Kellogg Graduate School of Management and offers tons of insight into the world of business school.

Professors Perspectives

These blogs share the latest thoughts coming from business school professors and touch on topics ranging from management to technology to sustainability to leadership.

52. Whatever Happened to Thrift?. Professor Ronald T. Wilcox wrote a book by this same name and his blog covers the same issues–namely, why Americans don’t save and how that practice can be changed.
53. Financial Rounds. This professor blogs about corporate finance and investments as well as life outside academia.
54. Andrew McAfee’s Blog. This professor at Harvard Business School writes about technology as it pertains to business.
55. Open IT Strategies. Joel West writes about IT and business with a focus on creating business models.
56. Strategy Freek. Freek Vermeulen, from London Business School, writes on growth and strategic innovation.
57. Robert Salomon. This professor from Stern School of Business features posts on corporate strategy, the economy, and more.
58. Tom Davenport The Next Big Thing. A professor at Babson College, Tom Davenport blogs about management innovations.
59. Grasping Reality with Both Hands: The Semi-Daily Journal Economist Brad DeLong. This popular blog, written by an economy professor from U.C. Berkeley, features posts about the economy and it’s relationship to politics.
60. Carpe Diem. Mark J. Perry writes about real estate, bubbles, and more on this popular blog.
61. Division of Labour. This collaborative economics blog is written by several professors from a variety of schools.
62. John Quelch Marketing KnowHow. This professor from Harvard Business School discusses global marketing.
63. Marketing Profs Daily Fix. This collaborative blog discusses topics that range from social media to corporate image.
64. Rita McGrath Dynamic Strategies. This professor from Columbia Business School looks at innovation and entrepreneurship on her blog.
65. John Sviokla The Near Futurist. Marketing and management feature highly in this blog by Sviokla, both an adjunct professor from Kellogg School of Management and vice chairman of a consultancy group.
66. Stew Friedman Better Leader, Richer Life. Leadership and work/life topics are the focus of this Wharton professor’s blog.
67. Ed Batista. This leadership coach at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business writes about leadership and management in his blog.
68. sustainable business design. Written by N.E. Landrum, this blog shows how sustainable business decisions make good sense economically and socially.
69. Harga-Blog. Andrew Hargadon writes about technology innovation and management with an emphasis on sustainable technology.
70. The Business of America is Business. Starling David Hunter frames his posts in popular culture while covering a variety of topics as they relate to American business practices.
71. The Borjas Blog. Professor George Borjas specializes in labor economics and blogs about globalized immigration and labor issues.

Recruiting and Admissions

Getting into an MBA program can be tough, but these blogs help to ease the way.

72. MBA Blog: The Wharton School. Applicants to The Wharton School or prospective students anywhere looking for a taste of the admissions process can find the latest on interview openings, interview locations, and other information pertinent to applicants.
73. Ivey MBA Recruiting & Admissions Blog. Get the inside scoop on recruiting and admissions from this Canadian MBA program.
74. Stacy Blackman Blog. This consultant helps students application process for MBA programs, and her blog keeps applicants informed of the latest news and opportunities.
75. Accepted Admissions Blog. While this blog technically addresses admission to any graduate program, there is a large amount of information specific to MBA programs here.
76. Darden Admissions News Blog. Watch videos of students expressing their views, get deadline information, and more at this blog.
77. Ask an OwenBlogger. MBA students at Owen Graduate School of Management answer real questions about admissions and other related topics.
78. The Henley DL MBA Director’s Blog. Find out about the happenings at this well-respected MBA distance learning program in the UK from this blog.
79. Clear Admit Blog. Follow the posts here to find the inside scoop on admissions to many of the top business schools.
80. MBA Game Plan – Business School Admissions Advice. Business Week offers up news and information about admissions at many of the popular business schools.
81. Stanford MBA Admissions Blog. Not only can you find deadline-type information here, but Stanford also includes real-life examples from students that made it into the school.
82. Harvard Business School Admissions & Financial Aid. Find news, events, and other important topics that relate to admissions at HBS.
83. MBA Admissions Blog. AdmissionsConsultants provides a blog that features news and information about admissions at many of the top business schools.

Podcasts

From advice on student life to lectures from leaders in the industry, these podcasts are sure to enrich your MBA experience.

84. MBA Podcaster. Listen to podcasts with plenty of information about getting into an MBA program here.
85. The Lauder Podcast. Find out about student life, language immersion opportunities, and other international business topics on this podcast.
86. Podcast Series: The Darden Speaker Series. Listen to featured speakers who have visited Darden here.
87. Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders. Get weekly lectures from Stanford University on entrepreneurial topics of interest.
88. MBA Admissions Podcast Page. Take a listen to learn how you can get admission help with Accepted.com here.
89. IMD Podcast. Access the free podcasts through iTunes if you are not a student at IMD.
90. Knowledge @ Wharton Podcast Archive. Listen to these podcasts from industry leaders as well as the students and professors of Wharton.
91. McKinsey & Company Podcast Interviews. Get research and insight from this leader in the management consulting industry from their podcasts.
92. MIT Sloan School of Management Podcast. These podcasts offer experience, opinion, and research from students and faculty.
93. Chicago Booth Podcast Series. Faculty members and guest speakers present lectures touching on research and innovative ideas in the field of business.

After Graduation

Once you’ve completed your MBA, you will probably need to enter the working world. These blogs offer advice on ways to make it work for you.

94. Management Consulted. Get information about resumes, recruiting, interviews, and more from this blog written by an ex-consultant with McKinsey.
95. Mergers & Inquisitions. Learn how to get into Investment Banking with the tips and suggestions at this blog.
96. The Crazy Lives of Consultants. The title says it all. This blog offers some of the best craziness that occurs when you pursue a profession in consultancy.
97. Killer Consultant. If you strive to become a great consultant, then you will definitely want to check out the advice on this blog.
98. IBankingFAQ. If you are interested in Investment Banking, then check out the questions submitted by readers and the answers written by this former investment banker.
99. Investment Banking Resumes. Find tips on cover letters, resumes, and interviews specifically for those seeking careers in Investment Banking.
100. Steve Shu on Management Leadership. Readers will find both tips for prospective Management Consultants as well as news and information about the business of Management Consulting.