How time flies in an MBA programme
Everyone complains about how the first year of an MBA programme goes by so fast and the second year even faster and time flies and the MBA has gone by in a flash. Read more
The French MBA conference – an impressive event
I recently participated in the annual French MBA Conference, which was co-hosted by NYU-Stern and Columbia Business School. Read more
The golden ticket
Roughly two weeks ago I received an email from the SBS administration inviting me to join the dean of the business school at a high-powered business conference in London. I was told I would be granted a spot at the annual CBI conference (Confederation of British Industry).
The wait is over, we finally arrived to Madrid
The time has come. I quit my job in September, moved out of my apartment, packed up my suitcase and finally moved to Madrid this past week. What can be said in two or three lines took me and my wife months of preparation. The important fact is that we are now in the old continent getting to know our new home, our new school and our new classmates.
So much to do, but so little time
Over the last two weeks, my fellow MBA classmates and I have been inundated with full-day lectures: topics ranged from career advice to IT instructions, from fire safety to examination expectations.
A case of networking or no work
Last week was a success in many respects. I was accepted on both the Leadership Edge and Campus Ambassadors programmes and the MBA Fair in Los Angeles allowed me to meet and network with some of my top target companies. Read more
Cultural diversity at Insead
One of the best things about Insead is the diversity of its students. And to encourage cross-cultural exchanges within its eclectic student body, Insead National Weeks were born, where students from one nationality put together a week of activities to showcase their country’s culture, food and music, etc. Read more
A new life and I can’t stop smiling
Since I arrived in Oxford on Monday, I can’t stop smiling. My heart is feeling all a-flutter. Frank Sinatra’s version of the song It’s Almost Like Being In Love keeps playing over and over in my head. Read more
Tips for first year MBA students
Since our return to school as second-year MBA students, my classmates and I have a new identity: we are the big kids on campus. As most of the first-year MBAs find their way through the chaos and confusion of the first weeks, many have started contacting some of us for guidance – and, believe it or not, you will learn more than you can imagine after your first year and your summer internship.
Want a scholarship? Plan in advance
Finding funding for your graduate degree is a time consuming task that requires a very specific plan, specially when most of your colleagues want the same scholarships you are after. Rather than telling you what to do to get one, I will tell you what worked for me and my wife during the process. Read more
Back to NY and possible job opportunities
It’s been almost a month since I was last in New York and I had almost forgotten how good it was. California is great as well – great in a different, more relaxed (or at least less intense) way, of course. We were pretty lucky to find a friend with a driver (who brought me home almost for free) when we landed at JFK after our Los Angeles flight. Read more
LBS Admit Weekend
School doesn’t start for a couple months, but four weekends ago, I had the opportunity to attend Admits Weekend in London. Read more
August holidays + Europe = $0 in the bank
I will use my holidays in August to enjoy myself, meet friends in Europe and network. Read more
Adopting the right job-search strategy
Few people return to their old jobs after an MBA. Read more
Tips and advice for the job search
I was asked to speak on a panel and give advice to the new promotion about my experience with job hunting.
A weekend in Puglia
As 10 of SDA Bocconi MBA students coming from different countries, we decided to leave for Puglia the other Friday afternoon. Read more
Networking with our alumni
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending the first “Platform for development” event presented by the Vlerick Alumni and our full-time IMBA students. Read more
The art of networking
Networking… This is one of the words I have heard the most since I came to SDA Bocconi.
What is “networking”? People gathering and socialising in “networking events”? Getting to know people working in the industry of your interest? Or is it creating future job opportunities for yourself by getting to know people in high executive positions in big corporates? Read more
Opportunities for networking
SDA Bocconi has a challenging and busy academic programme which encourages students to develop their academic skills and knowledge, interpersonal skills (through numerous group work), time management skills and of course, networking skills. Networking skills are developed through the Career Development Service at the school, as well as through activities and student clubs. Read more
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Tristan Tucker, University of Queensland
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
Wing Lee, Ceibs
Lee Mrnjavac, Iese Business School
Noel Hanssens, University of Hong Kong
Brigitte Roediger, University of Stellenbosch Business School, part time MBA
Linda Groarke, Open University Business School
Mark Partridge, Foster School of Business, University of Washington
