I recently graduated from Cambridge MBA, after a year of a rigorous academic curriculum, challenging real-world projects, and a roller-coaster ride because of something that should not be named (hint: it starts with a C and ends with a 9). Till now, I always thought about how much I’ve gained during this one wonderful year, […]
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Category: Life Skills
Making your own path
Not everyone who comes to Cambridge wants to go into finance. Members of the cohort have interests as varied as their backgrounds and many are still exploring options. I came with a destination in mind that didn’t follow a traditional MBA path. Here, I’ve found the space to make my own. I didn’t expect to […]
Japan MBA Trek 2019
Japan, one of the most eastern countries in the world – from the western view!. In early January, twenty-one MBA students hailing from a dozen countries across, began 2019 with a career trek to Japan. For many it was a trip of a lifetime, combining friendship, food and Japanese spirits with a deep cultural experience […]
Business in Africa Conference 2019
The Cambridge Business in Africa Conference is less than a month away, and I thought it would be a good time to reflect on our journey so far. This annual conference is organised by MBA students who have a passion for Africa at Cambridge Judge Business School. This is the 8th consecutive year that […]
From the Wilderness to the Classroom
Picture this: It’s six o’clock in the morning. The sun is just breaking through the distant horizon but the birds are already chirping like a discordant choir. The air is brisk and you are loath to leave your warm sleeping bag but, knowing that you have a full day of adventure ahead, you slowly crawl […]
CJBS Israel trek 2017
Over the winter break, 40 Cambridge MBA students travelled to Israel for a week to gain a better understanding of the country and its thriving technology sector. I had no idea what to expect, as this was my first business school trek. What we experienced was a trip of unparalleled breadth and depth, allowing us the […]
The MBA and motherhood
Choosing to play the dual role of an ambitious MBA student and an attentive mum at the same time is probably not everyone’s cup of a tea. But as choice, I believe it is doable. Here’s why I think so. A typical MBA candidate is full of ambition and bursting with talent: a stellar professional […]
Learning to Prioritise during the MBA
One of the most striking aspects of the Cambridge MBA is the flurry of classes, events and opportunities we are given during the first term. I learned the hard way that I needed to get all of my house-keeping sorted out before the start of term because there was little time and an over-abundance of […]