hassing mit sloan optional essay
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Although I am not a world renowned chef, I have a deep love of cooking.
Getting inspiration from the restaurants I visit, I am an avid kitchen chemist who loves to
combine ingredients to create unique flavors and meals.
Similarly, I will bring a unique combination of skills and experiences
to MIT Sloan. Here is my recipe for success:
Who is Dan Hassing?One course from my 10 course meal at Travail
in MinneapolisMaking pasta from
scratch with my fiancé.
2 cups foundation of intellectual curiosity and constant desire to learn
½ cup passion for mentorship¼ cup teamwork¼ cup collaboration¼ cup analytical personality1 tbsp. each of a keen interest in
healthcare and in business strategy
Key Ingredients
Project Sponsor: University of Michigan Biomedical
Engineering Class – (Quality Systems and Regulatory
Innovation)
Step 1.Combine the intellectual curiosity with a passion for mentorship to foster curiosity in others
Little Brother (Justin) and I at the USS Constitution
TIPS and TRICKS:• Spend one-on-one time with little brother to
provide new perspectives and inspire creativity
• Encourage Michigan Engineering students to think deeper into various challenges healthcare companies face in their regulated industry
Putting It All Together
Step 2. Mix in Equal Parts:• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Analytical Personality
Some optional add-ins: • Daily cross-country interaction
with multiple colleagues at Medtronic
• Board Membership for the University of Michigan Alumni Club – Greater Boston
• Senior Member of the Medtronic University of Michigan Recruiting Team
Medtronic Facilities
Step 3.• Age in the workforce for 5 years following
undergraduate graduation • Sprinkle with a keen interest in healthcare
and top off with an interest in business strategyBest served when interacting
with peers at MIT Sloan MBA Program