A conversation with second-year student Meryl Rosenberg T’26 (outgoing WIB president) and first-year student Monica Carbone T’27 (incoming WIB president) on their Tuck MBA journeys and what they’ve learned.
Looking back on your year as WIB president, what was something that surprised you the most about your experience?
Tuck Women in Business (WIB) hosts a huge range of events, and I’m still surprised by what resonates. Sometimes an event you expect to be a hit isn’t, and an event you thought would be a miss is a big hit.
How has your role as WIB president contributed to your Tuck experience?
As a second year, time on campus feels very finite, and there’s always that sense that you didn’t get to know as many first years as you would have liked. Getting to serve as WIB President changed that for me. I got to build relationships with so many incredible first year women, and it’s one of the things I’m most grateful for coming out of this year.
How would you describe the community of women at Tuck?
Fierce. Tuck women are deeply driven, and also generous, supportive, and expansive. We celebrate each other, we show up for each other, and we push each other to think bigger about what’s possible in our careers and lives.
What was your favorite class at Tuck and how do you think the Tuck curriculum has shaped you?
I’m torn between ETA with Mark Anderegg and Entrepreneurial Finance with Morten Sorensen. I came into Tuck knowing I wanted to build something or be part of an early-stage company, and these classes gave me the confidence to pursue that path. They also pushed me to go deeper on the finance side, which has been incredibly empowering.
What is the thing you’ll miss most about the Upper Valley?
Living in the Upper Valley made me romanticize winter. I learned how to ski, snowshoe, cross-country ski, and shovel a 25-ft gravel walkway in heeled boots. The quiet and beauty of nature here is something I’ll miss most when I’m back in a city.
What is your favorite Tuck memory? Favorite WIB memory?
Traveling with Tuck friends has been one of the highlights of my experience. It’s such a fun way to deepen relationships and see different sides of each other outside the classroom. I’ve been lucky enough to travel with Tuckies to Croatia, Italy, France, Switzerland, Cape Cod, the British Virgin Islands, and Miami, and those memories are incredibly special.
For WIB, our Big Sister Advice Night stands out. Second years answered first year questions over hot chocolate and too many snacks right when second years got back to campus. It felt cozy, honest, and a little nostalgic. I remember looking around and thinking how full circle it all felt, being on the other side of the same questions I once had.
Do you have any advice or words of wisdom to share for the WIB board in the upcoming year?
Working on the WIB board is a hustle, and no one is going to be looking over your shoulder to make sure you get things done. Stay grounded in why you joined in the first place. You wanted to build community, to create spaces where women feel supported, and to make Tuck feel smaller and more connected. You won’t always see the impact in the moment, but it’s there. You’re shaping people’s experiences in ways that last far beyond your time here.
What made you want to be WIB president?
I really enjoyed my time in WIB this past year and feel the club is such an important part of the Tuck community. I am passionate about bringing women together to share common experiences and connect in both formal and informal ways. As WIB president, I hope to continue fostering this sense of community across class years!
What are you excited to bring to the role?
I am excited to bring both my community-building skills and my finance and analytics background to the role to help optimize our budget and continue hosting awesome events (with good food!)
What has been your favorite WIB memory in the last year?
I really enjoyed the vision board event we did in January. It was a great way to get together with T’27s and T’26s and catch up over a fun activity!
What is something you are looking forward to in the coming year?
I am looking forward to meeting the T’28s and helping them adjust to life at Tuck! I am super excited to plan inter-class coffee chats so the T’27s can connect with the T’28s. I also think there is a great opportunity to continue to strengthen the connection between the Tuck and Dartmouth undergrad communities, and I look forward to hosting more events with the undergrad WIB club.
What is a WIB event you would love to have in the next year?
I am pumped to coordinate the WIB soccer game in the fall. I only played soccer very briefly growing up and love that Tuck encourages people to try new things, so I’m excited to fumble my way through a game!
What has been your favorite Upper Valley find?
My favorite Upper Valley find is the Gile Hike. It’s the perfect length to fit into your day and get some great views! Also, if you find yourself in Woodstock you have to try Dreamscape Coffee—it is a 10/10 (specifically the vanilla or maple iced coffee.)
Do you have any advice for incoming T’28s?
My advice is to push yourself to sign up for events that may be outside your comfort zone or don’t totally align with your interests. I’ve been amazed by how many new things I've come to love throughout my first year, and I’d encourage the T’28s to seek out and attend events that they may not normally try to unlock new interests!
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