Tuck Bridge Stories: Avery Gibson
Avery Gibson is a Mathematical Sciences/Statistics major at Colby College. He attended Tuck Bridge in 2018. This is his Bridge story:
As a liberal arts student, like many of my classmates, I have not been exposed to any business-related classes at my college. When I heard about Tuck Bridge from a close family friend, I immediately knew that this was going to be a part of my college experience. He spoke about the program with such high regard; touching on experiences in his study group and the guidance he received from the Bridge Associates. I chose Bridge because this would be the best opportunity for me to meet smart and talented individuals while immersing myself in a rigorous yet meaningful MBA curriculum.
I was hesitant to apply to Bridge at first. I saw all of my friends getting internships in New York and I felt that I would fall behind if I wasn’t working. I have never been so happy to be wrong in my life; this program will actually put me ahead of the pack while seeking jobs in the future and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I realized part way through the program that I will have the rest of my life to work and will never have another opportunity with the programs and resources offered at Tuck Bridge.
For me, the most appealing value proposition of Tuck Bridge was being able to work in a study group. I have always loved working in small teams and I thought this would be an excellent opportunity for me to really meet some interesting people with varying backgrounds. I suppose this concept is daunting for some, but I couldn’t wait to meet my group. It goes without saying that people’s experience at Tuck depends on how well they interact with their group and I believe I was placed perfectly in mine.
From day 1, we worked as a cohesive unit, never shying away from a debate or group obstacle. I believe we have the perfect balance of knowing when to work, and knowing when to have fun. There was never a dull moment in our study room. Our sessions were riddled with stints of laughter, jokes, and a lot of collaborative work. The time we spent in that room will always be remembered, but I will never forget our group outing to a nearby lake to go tubing on one of our group member’s boat. It is experiences like these that reinforce my decision to come to Tuck Bridge. The people really made my time here special and I hope many more people are able to have a similar experience.
