One of the most eye-opening aspects of my Cambridge MBA journey has been experiencing difference – not just in cultural backgrounds but in mindsets, working styles, and problem-solving approaches. Knowing that my cohort comes from 51 countries and many diverse industries was one thing, but working together made those differences even more tangible. I quickly […]
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Together loving Cambridge – our MBA adventure
Hi, I’m Supawit Supakornpichan, but people know me as M, which is my nickname in Thai. My girlfriend, Palita Varojpiputhn, goes by Beam. We both share a deep passion for gaming, which is how we first met. Back in Thailand, we worked at Garena, the country’s largest gaming company and one of the global leaders […]
Falling in love with Cambridge
I have officially fallen in love with Cambridge! I have lived here for 4 months now and while there have been some personal lows and way too much corporate finance, I am finally starting to feel at home. The cobbled streets,The cyclists,The spires on every corner,The old doors that seem like they shouldn’t open,The music,The […]
The Cambridge MBA student reps for 2024-25
The four of us joined the MBA in September 2024 and were presented with a flurry of exciting opportunities. In addition to the roles in the Cambridge Business School Club (CBSC) and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that the cohort leapt at, all of us stepped up in another capacity and were elected as Student Representatives. […]
Global cases, study groups, a Diwali event and microeconomics – My Cambridge MBA journey
It has been over a month since I completed my first term of the MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. Reflecting on the past few months, here are some of the highlights from this incredible journey so far: As I progress through this Lent Term, I am tailoring my MBA journey with electives to […]
Navigating my MBA journey – Khalig Howard
My time in Cambridge has been nothing short of intellectually transformative. As I navigate my MBA journey at Cambridge Judge Business School, I am constantly amazed by the depth of experiences and opportunities that make Cambridge so special. One of the most exciting aspects has been my participation in the King’s Entrepreneur Lab, conducted under […]
The year that was and the year that will be
2024 was momentous in many ways. Offers of admissions to three top-rated business schools in March and my mum’s remission after a fierce battle with cancer started off the year. In April, my husband and I moved family, bag, baggage and dog from the charming Nilgiri hills in India to the urban bustle of Bangalore. […]
Quarterback wide open to opportunities at St Catharine’s College and across the University community
At Cambridge, Ben Cook has made the most of the opportunities available to him across the wider University of Cambridge, as well as at St Catharine’s College, where he is a College member. He has joined the Cambridge Pythons, the University’s American Football team, and the St Catharine’s College Boat Club. Originally from North Carolina […]
An incredible start to my MBA year
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
MBA alumna story – Aunt and nephew share a St Catharine’s College connection
Two generations from the same family have chosen to pursue postgraduate courses at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (fondly known as Catz) and enjoyed similar experiences at the College two decades apart. We recently had the opportunity to interview alumna Amanda Lo (MBA 2001) and her nephew William Lan (a Medical Sciences MPhil student specialising in psychiatry) […]
Cambridge MBA: Written in the stars
Unlike most people, I was a Round 6 admit to the Cambridge MBA programme. I chose the last possible round to apply and almost didn’t press the final submit button on my application. But like I said, it was written in the stars; my interview was conducted within three days, and I had my offer […]
Our Cambridge MBA story – how love, learning, and friendship can change everything
In the heart of Cambridge, Tony and I found more than just an education at Cambridge Judge Business School – we found a year brimming with love, learning, and friendships that would endure a lifetime. Our story began just before our MBA started in 2022. My world was fintech, and Tony’s was in the automotive and robotics industries. Despite […]
Global MBA connections – a lifelong network
As a consultant with PwC in India, I collaborated with clients, helping them strategise their global expansion strategy. I witnessed first-hand the key challenges new-age businesses face, such as Intellectual Property protection, flexibility in fund-raising, and unlocking cash flow efficiencies, while managing regulatory constraints and investor expectations. Even as new-age or well-established businesses struggle with […]