Staying grounded and focused
During an MBA you will experience conflicting demands, but how you handle that is all part of the programme. Eunice Benedicto advises students to be willing to compromise and let go of non-mandatory sessions to achieve the work-life balance Read more
What’s in an MBA?
For those who are still unsure whether or not to study for an MBA, blogger Helen Casey suggests several reasons for taking the plunge Read more
A great trip to Vietnam
A trip to Vietnam was an exciting and eye-opening visit for one blogger, allowing him to experience at first hand business in a developing country Read more
Sporting events, teamwork and networking
Sporting events allow MBA students to network with their peers from other schools. The MBA Sports Tournament hosted by HEC Paris was an enjoyable event with sporting competitions such as tennis and basketball, as well as themed evening events Read more
Networking, a vital part of the MBA programme
Networking is perhaps the most important aspect of an MBA programme. Linda Groarke gives her tips for successful networking Read more
A fantastic week in Hong Kong
Following an exciting trip to Hong Kong Stephen Garden has returned to the second part of his MBA programme at London Business School. He has found that the electives he is studying have been well worth the wait Read more
Learning beyond the classroom
Studying at business school provides students with the opportunity to follow their interests. Liliana has made the most of her time and has joined the real estate club Read more
The last hurrah
For Wesley Cole the MBA programme has ended and it is out into the real world Read more
Which mask will you wear?
Co-coaching, under the umbrella of personal and professional development, is for one blogger on the Cranfield MBA an important aspect of the development of leadership skills Read more
Lost in translation in Shanghai
Cultural differences come from many different directions and the more subtle ones can be the hardest to overcome Read more
Putting my mid-year holiday break to good use
While some students use their break for some well-deserved rest and relaxation others can use the time in overseas consulting. A week working in another country can be an eye-opening and rewarding experience Read more
Balancing my other life
When studying for an MBA it is important to balance the workload. As well as the search for an internship there are other things to consider, such as hobbies Read more
A chance to witness leadership in practice
What is leadership? A networking event on Mindful Leadership was an opportunity to gain a real insight into the management expertise of two Fortune 500 executives Read more
The beginning of the end
With the end of his two-year MBA programme in sight Mark Patridge is determined to make the very most of all his last moments at business school Read more
Three weeks and three countries
An international study tour to Sri Lanka, followed by a trip to India, has left one blogger with lasting memories and some key understandings Read more
Success, hard work and a milestone
A hectic time for students with exams, competitions and assignments to complete ahead of a much-needed break Read more
An intense networking session cements the virtual ties
An online programme is ticking every box for one MBA student, however the opportunity for some face-to-face time with classmates that she had only met virtually was a real boost for one blogger Read more
Networking and fun with visiting MBA students
A visit from a group of MBA students from the Kellogg school provided a great opportunity for students at Sungkyunkwan to lay on a fun nrtworking event Read more
Meeting industry leaders, a chance not to be missed
While at business school the chance to meet industry leaders, individuals whom during the normal course of events you would never come across, is one of the real benefits of an MBA programme one blogger believes Read more
The MBA, one of my best experiences to date…
With his year-long programme drawing to a close one blogger reflects on the past months and describes them as an adventurous ride Read more
Tips for making the most of an online MBA
When studying for an MBA and working at the same time it is important to understand your learning environment and use the resources around you to help your MBA Read more
The half way point of my journey
One blogger is now halfway through his MBA journey and is looking forward to an exchange term at Insead’s Singapore campus Read more
| About this blog | Blog guide |
Kishore Adiraju, MIP Politecnico di Milano
Madhavi Rao, MBA/MS dual degree at Ross School of Business and School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan.
Jennifer Soffen, Harvard Business School
Hammad Hussain, IMD
James Doherty, Esade Business School
Lynne Hoey, IE Business School
Helen Casey, Imperial Business School EMBA
Karen Allardice, Melbourne Business School
Kyle Wu, Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thomas Pedrick, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
Lubica Valentova, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Diana Mak, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
Katie Sherning, Cranfield School of Management
Andre de Haes, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Eunice Benedicto, Durham University Business School
Benjamin Bechtolsheim, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Stephen Garden, London Business School
Derek Laan, Sungkyunkwan Graduate School of Business-Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
Nicole Hawkins, Fuqua School of Business
Liliana Diaconu, Brandeis International Business School
Ibad Hyder, National University of Singapore
Wing Lee, Ceibs
Lee Mrnjavac, Iese Business School
Noel Hanssens, University of Hong Kong
Brigitte Roediger, University of Stellenbosch Business School, part time MBA
Wesley Cole, Executive MBA Cass Business School, London
Linda Groarke, Open University Business School
Mark Partridge, Foster School of Business, University of Washington
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