The past month and a half have been an incredible start to the Michaelmas Term at Cambridge Judge and in the broader Cambridge community. Transitioning from working in the area to being a student again has been a bit strange, but it’s a welcome change! Time is flying by, and each day brings new opportunities, […]
Imposter syndrome on the MBA
I struggle with imposter syndrome, which was way more present yesterday during the first day of the Cambridge MBA programme than usual. Not just for me, but this was echoed by many classmates and even alumni who told us about their time at the University of Cambridge. Imposter syndrome is primarily a fear response – fear […]
Unique Cambridge MBA moments – make lamb not war!
After taking a few weeks to get acclimated here in Cambridge, I wanted to take a moment to share some unique experiences I have had over just the last week. First, my friend and classmate Bassam Al-Bassam graciously organised and hosted a “Night in Arabia” dinner late last week. In conjunction with this event, he created […]
One month into my MBA – an eternity and a flash
It’s the end of Month 1 of the Cambridge MBA and it simultaneously feels like an eternity and a flash.MBA academics feel like a very different ballgame from my previous academic experience because I can visualise where and how this learning will have an actual application a year from now. While the content and schedule have […]
The transformative impact of the Boustany Foundation scholarship on my Cambridge MBA journey
After being accepted into the Cambridge MBA programme, I was honoured to receive the Boustany Foundation MBA scholarship and was even more thrilled to learn that I was the first Chinese woman to receive this award. This recognition was both exciting and humbling, motivating me to make the most of this transformative opportunity. Before my […]
The Cambridge Odyssey – let the magic unfold
The journey at Cambridge has been nothing short of fascinating, filled with moments of awe andself-discovery. After working for over five years as a technical consultant, I decided to return toacademia after a four-year hiatus. It was a difficult and deeply introspective decision to leave the comfort and security of a steady job, family, and […]
Starting my MBA at Cambridge: a long-standing dream
Project Manager at Fortune 500 company to the first product manager at a Silicon Valley MarTech start up to a Product Governance Consultant and Product Manager at a leading TravelTech company, based in the UK. My career journey so far has been nothing but diverse. Every new turn came with new challenges and new learnings. […]
My MBA adventure starts now
September 2024 has been challenging, exciting and nerve wracking, all at the same time! While all of us said goodbye to the month of August, I was also saying bye to my two-year old and the rest of my family back in India. As agonising as leaving them behind was, I knew that it was […]
Reflections on my MBA journey
Embarking on the Cambridge MBA journey was both exciting and daunting, especially for someone like me, coming from a military background with limited exposure to the corporate and business realms. As an aeronautical engineer who spent over a decade in the Indian Air Force, my expertise lay in strategic and operational leadership within a highly […]
I am going to Cambridge and I’m pinching myself!
I’m going to Cambridge – and I’m pinching myself. Six years ago, I was a stay-at-home mom to two kiddos, struggling to make ends meet. My husband and I were desperately trying to fulfill the roles our culture prescribed for us, but we were looking at 87 dollars in our bank account and no way […]
Bringing the SEA community together with Cambridge Judge’s first ASEAN Business Club
It all started with a “Shall we gather all the classmates who are interested to try Thai food together in Cambridge?” We then found ourselves a few weeks later having the opportunity to co-lead the business school’s first ASEAN Business Club (Abbrev. for Association of Southeast Asian Nations), with the encouragement of our classmates. Our […]
Considering applying for the Cambridge MBA? Read this first
Pursuing an MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. With a rich tradition of excellence and a dynamic academic environment, Cambridge Judge has provided me with opportunities and challenges that have shaped my professional journey in profound ways. As I near the completion of my […]
The Cambridge MBA International Business Study Trip to Korea
I recently participated in the Cambridge MBA International Business Study Trip to Seoul, South Korea, and safe to say it was probably one of the highlights of my MBA! Here are some of the epic things that happened and what I learnt from it: We studied global macroeconomics, global trade and international business, trade interdependencies and […]
A “Seoul-ful” experience: The Cambridge MBA International Business Study Trip to South Korea
More than 30 of our MBA cohort recently participated in an enlightening International Business Study Trip (IBST) to Seoul, South Korea as one of Summer Term options. For me, this was one of the key highlights of my MBA days!! The programme combined morning lectures on academic frameworks of international business with afternoon company visits […]
My MBA and the LGBTQ+ community at Cambridge Judge Business School
As a ROMBA Fellow in the Cambridge MBA 2023/24 class, and a recipient of the Cambridge MBA ROMBA LGBTQ+ scholarship, I embarked on this journey to advance my career. The ROMBA LGBTQ+ scholarship was instrumental in making my studies at Cambridge possible, allowing me to take this significant step forward. The beginning of the MBA […]
Energy Network Conference 2024 – an MBA success
We were thrilled by the successful conclusion of the CUEN 2024 conference – The Cambridge University Energy Network. The CUEN Conference is a prestigious annual event that unites Cambridge’s expansive academic and industrial communities to address urgent issues in the energy sector. This year’s theme, “Bridging Disciplines: A Holistic Approach to Decarbonization at CUEN,” inspired […]
A year of discovery: Why an MBA in Cambridge is an excellent time for exploration
Arriving in Cambridge in the fall of 2023 was a thrilling experience. The atmosphere felt highly charged with possibilities and opportunities, and it’s a feeling that I haven’t experienced in a while. I arrived here to do an MBA after 9 years of experience in the Marketing and Tech Startups space of Indonesia. While my […]
Cambridge University Technical and Enterprise Club – CUTEC – Annual Conference
I have always admired the previous MBA cohorts for their ability to host remarkable events and connect with inspiring individuals, and now I am thrilled to be part of this tradition. The annual CUTEC Conference featured outstanding speakers and dynamic pitch competitors, underscoring the importance of maintaining our University-wide and sector networks, even after leaving […]
Winning our ESG and Climate Change Case Competitions
Hiro: In the Lent Term, two Cambridge MBA teams (Kenji, Hugo, Vimal, Matis / SJ, Arif, Chizara, Daisuke, Hiro) won first place across two separate Case Competitions – both covering ESG and Climate Change in their focus. Reflecting here on our activity and wonderful experiences. What kind of business competition did you join? SJ: The […]
Our MBA Japan Trek
As has become a Cambridge MBA tradition, this year some of the students from Japan organised a business trek in which they would host a few students to spend a week travelling around their home country. The goals of this trip are to learn more about the culture, as well as visit some businesses to […]