Hello, my friends! My name is Daniel Marino Reis Fideles, INSEAD MBA 25J, and I am writing this testimonial to demonstrate that it is possible to move to a different country with a different language and become a parent while studying a top-notch business programme.

• Read more about Being a foreigner and having a baby in France during the INSEAD MBA

Born and raised in China, married to a Frenchman, and now building a life in France, I applied to INSEAD while pregnant—receiving my acceptance call just two hours before giving birth and applying for a scholarship a week later.One key reason I chose INSEAD was its location:  Fontainebleau is a safe, beautiful town where children can run free through forests and castles.   The supportive French visa system allowed my mother to stay with us for a year, and stories from alumni showed how inclusive this community could be.

• Read more about INSEAD Opened the World for Me and My Daughter

I brought my kid to the INSEAD MBA in Singapore, leaving my husband in Japan. To make my academic life happen at INSEAD, I hired a helper and lived together. So three girls—me, my daughter, and the helper—were living in the same house. My helper was a great help, and I don't think I could have survived without her. That is one of the reasons why I chose INSEAD. They have a great campus in Singapore, where there is a culture of hiring live-in helpers.

• Read more about Singapore Life by Moeko: Great social support from Singapore infrastructure and community.