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 […]
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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 […]
Making the best out of a place where I met brilliant friends and leading thinkers in their fields
The Michaelmas Term so far in Cambridge has been nothing short of fulfilling and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to study in this beautiful city. I wanted to broaden my perspectives and learn not just from the business curriculum and network at Cambridge Judge, but also from the wider Cambridge community made of […]
Energy in emerging markets: MBA case competition
Thrilled to announce that our team – WattWizards has emerged as a finalist for the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition for graduate programs, in partnership with Duke University – The James E Rogers Energy Access Project and Okra Solar. Considering this was our first case competition ever, which started even before we had met each […]
Churchill College – our MBA family home in Cambridge
Whilst the majority of our students at Churchill College return home for the festive break, many of our postgraduates remain on-site throughout the year. Chilean Industrial Engineer and MBA postgraduate student José Tomás Caviedes Sáenz, first came to Churchill College with his family in September 2022 and lived on-site in the Wolfson Flats with his […]
The Cambridge MBA Partners’ lunch: A community affair
In December, a Partner’s lunch hosted by the Cambridge MBA Programme Team took place at Brown’s Restaurant next to the Business School, for about 20 attendees, showcasing Cambridge Judge’s exemplary commitment to MBA students and their families. This event highlights Cambridge Judge’s understanding of the importance of support systems in academic success. By involving students’ […]
A leap of faith – From India to Cambridge
Having worked in the tech verticals of multiple corporate giants and leading analytics teams across industries in India, my professional life came with many familiar comforts. The path I was on was well-worn and smooth. However, there had always been a yearning to grow further, to challenge myself more, and to unleash my skills and capabilities […]
Cambridge to Cambridge: A microbiologist’s perspective on the Cambridge MBA
The journey from Cambridge (MA, USA) to Cambridge (UK) has been nothing short of an adventure. When I attended the in-person Cambridge MBA Open Day in March 2023, I felt the same sense of belonging that I experienced when I walked into Harvard University in April 2018. I see the world of Cambridge(s) to be […]
An MBA family on Father’s Day
As Father’s Day is coming close, I reflect on the experience of fatherhood amid the rigorous journey at Cambridge Judge Business School. Moving to Cambridge with my wife and six-year-old daughter last September, we started a journey filled with uncertainties. I had concerns, naturally. Balancing intense MBA coursework with being a father and a husband […]