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Hult was founded for doers. You\u2019re reminded everywhere you go\u2014in every corner, of every classroom, of every campus. It may as well be written on the walls. Because of that, we know our students have an even better nose for Hult DNA than we do. Our\u00a0Friend Referral Program<\/a> puts the power in their hands\u2013 giving them a chance to help choose the next generation of business talent. And it doesn\u2019t hurt that they happen to be some of their closest friends. In this series, we\u2019ll be shining a light on some of the stories that have made this program a success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First up, we\u2019ve got Daria Zapadovnikova, an Executive MBA<\/a> student. Her time in Dubai was made extra special by Ricardo, the man who referred her to Hult. She told our copywriter, Noah Ackland, all about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refer a Friend<\/a><\/p>\n

A Surprise Within Ten\u00a0Seconds<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Daria surprises Noah with a touching revelation about Ricardo, the man who referred her to Hult.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/media\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Daria-Part-One.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

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A Chance Meeting In Dubai<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A quick rundown of the night that changed everything. <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nhttps:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/media\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Daria-part-Two.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Hult 101: The Inside Track<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ricardo\u2019s Hult experience repeats itself, complete with big love to a special professor.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nhttps:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/media\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Daria-Part-Three.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Going Global? Nothing New<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The international flavor that makes Hult unique felt just like home\u00a0to a bonafide global citizen.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nhttps:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/media\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Daria-Part-Four.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Lessons Learned and Skills Sharpened \u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hult\u2019s premier power couple isn\u2019t done yet but we might have to wait a bit before we see them in the boardroom together. <\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nhttps:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/media\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Daria-Part-Five.m4a<\/a><\/audio>\n

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If Daria’s Hult experience appeals to you, head over to our website<\/a> to see what Hult can do for you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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