6 MBA students share their top tips for making the most of business school

UNC Kenan-FlaglerStudents hang out in front of the Kenan-Flagler McColl building on the UNC campus.

Thousands of students are starting their first day of business school over the next few weeks, beginning the arduous journey to an MBA.

Every b-school has its own unique curriculum and culture, but there are common experiences that all students go through.

Alex Dea, who graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2015, shared with us a collection of the best advice for new students he gathered from fellow MBAs and second-year students. Dea runs the site MBASchooled, a resource for business school students, applicants, and alumni.

Here's what they recommend for surviving the often overwhelming first semester and then making the most of your remaining time at school.