Dear MIM'27,You did it. We did it.P1 exams are finally behind us. The coffee machine can rest, our cheat sheets lie crumpled in the corners of our room, and we can finally breathe a little. The relief is real, the celebrations were loud, and the first beer after Data Analysis tasted liked pure heaven.In the middle of the stress and chaos of exams, something special happened. 

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My dear MIMs,At first, I couldn’t put two words together for this editorial. My mind kept jumping between my personal story, a philosophical outlook, some study tips, and even a stand-up speech (we’re all lucky I scrapped that one). The white screen stared back at me for two long hours.And then, it hit me. I needed to write about failure.

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As we prepare to move forward from Launch Week, all new MIM students will no doubt feel a certain bittersweetness. While we know the real courses are about to begin, bringing a great deal of excitement, the experience of these last two weeks has been nothing short of exceptional.

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Abu Dhabi [a-boo dah-bee], (noun.) = father of the gazelles; capital city of the United Arab Emirates.This trip was more than just an opportunity to explore a new business landscape—it challenged us, inspired us, and brought us closer as a cohort.Exploring Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing business scene

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As I reach the midpoint of my INSEAD MIM journey, I find myself reflecting on an incredible experience that has unfolded over the past few months. From meeting hundreds of ambitious peers to tackling complex cases, every day at INSEAD has been a whirlwind of growth, learning, and opportunity—but I’m hungry for more.The first half: transformative experiences at INSEAD MIM

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