We are living in the midst of the deepest recession in human history. The International Monetary Fund expects a 3% decline in global GDP this year, the European Union’s economy will contract by 7.4% and perhaps most pessimistically, the International Labour Organisation expects an equivalent of 305 million full-time jobs to be have been lost by the end of June. In every direction, there is a new story of doom and gloom.

• Read more about 5 Things I Did to Land Five Job Offers During a Recession

The “Circuit Breaker” song project came together as the result of several experiences that I believe are characteristic of an MBA year at INSEAD:

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It might be strange to imagine the MBA as a place for failures when it’s usually associated with success. After all, many of us are hoping that forgoing a year of work experience, paying not only a tuition fee but the opportunity cost of lost wages, will be worth the career growth that results from earning an MBA.

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I have been fascinated by the spectrum of backgrounds, functions, and countries that my peers have come from.

• Read more about MBA Student Viewpoints: Henna Kamdar

I chose INSEAD for the impeccable reputation, excellent curriculum, and diverse student body (over 90 nationalities) which gives one the ability to learn from and have lasting relationships with people from across the world.

• Read more about MBA Student Viewpoints: Bruh Terfie

Our cohort is a special one, which makes for an unforgettable and meaningful MBA experience. Although we are in lockdown, we are getting so much support from the school, professors, and students who are continuously committed to alleviating the negative impact on the learning experience at INSEAD.

• Read more about The Capstone Simulation: A Project with Non-simulated Leadership

I asked myself: why not move to a completely new country where I will be surrounded by people from 90 nationalities?

• Read more about MBA Student Viewpoints: Jiwon Kang

INSEAD’s culture and values resonated with me.

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One never forgets the delicious taste of freedom. For me, it was in the form of pizza. Fresh from the oven, topped with salami, olives, and cheese. Why pizza? Because that was my final dine-in meal, right before COVID-19 forced France into lockdown.

• Read more about A Fired Up Feast at INSEAD, Fueled by COVID-19

A handshake. Sitting in a classroom. Going to ‘Freddy’s’ bar. So many things we have taken for granted have now changed.

• Read more about The Silver Lining of the COVID Lockdown