McK travel as a summer BA

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about travel at McKinsey, especially post-COVID:

1. Travel Frequency:

   • McKinsey North America considers the continent broadly as 'one office,' making it easy for staff to be assigned to projects far and wide, coast to coast.
   • Interns can expect to travel frequently, potentially every week from Monday to Thursday (M-Th).

2. Impact of COVID-19:

   • During the COVID-19 pandemic, many firms, including McKinsey, adapted to remote work. This significantly reduced travel.
   • Post-COVID, while some travel has resumed, the extent can vary based on project needs and firm policies.

3. Intern Cohort Culture:

   • Frequent travel can impact the intern cohort culture. While traveling, interns might find it challenging to bond with peers who are also on different travel schedules.
   • However, McKinsey often organizes events and retreats (e.g., a fancy vacation-type retreat in California) to foster a sense of community among interns.

4. Overall Experience:

   • Traveling for work can be both rewarding and challenging. It offers unique experiences and opportunities to see new places but can also disrupt routines and make it harder to get work done.

In summary, as a summer intern at McKinsey, you can expect significant travel, which can affect how well you get to know the rest of the intern cohort. However, McKinsey makes efforts to create opportunities for interns to connect and build relationships despite the travel demands.

Sources: Impact of COVID-19 on Consulting Industry, Received offers from all three MBB firms and don't know what to do, McKinsey to give FT offers to Summer Associates, Some Thoughts on Managing Multiple Offers (Consulting / MBB), What should I do as an undergrad if I want to work for Mckinsey?