1. From China to an Unsettled World: A Mid-MBA Reflection on Identity, Distance, and the Courage To Stay

    It was a Sunday afternoon. A friend and I sat on the grass by the river in Fontainebleau. The breeze felt like a crumpled veil, and the water sparkled like scattered diamonds. For a moment, it felt like a scene from a Woody Allen film. I caught myself thinking: How did I end up here?Honestly, of course, I came to INSEAD to polish my resume and escape reality.

  2. Partner Life as a Bellifontaine

    “Okay, but what’s it really like to be an INSEAD partner?” The question, conscious or not, certainly remained present in my brain prior to the move to France. While eager to support my husband’s MBA journey, I struggled to answer those voices (including my own) that asked what exactly I would be doing as a Bellifontaine (i.e., Fontainebleau resident and fun new vocab word).

  5. Education Symposium: Empowering Asia’s Rise – a Resounding Success

    On November 22, 2024, the INSEAD Education Symposium brought together thought leaders, educators, and industry professionals to discuss strategies and trends shaping the future of education across Asia.The event provided a platform for insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and collaborative thinking, aligning with the overarching theme of "Strategic Perspectives for 21st Century Education”Key takeaways

  6. Reopening INSEAD’s Middle East Campus to MBAs: Nurturing Leaders of Tomorrow

    New Year’s Eve 2024 was memorable, as I celebrated it in the air with Qatar Airline. The destination was none other but the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where INSEAD’s Middle East campus is located. Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, INSEAD has finally opened up the Abu Dhabi campus to MBA candidates, attracting diverse and aspiring leaders from around the world.

  7. Thriving Through Real-World Impact: Our Journey With the GSK Independent Study Project

    When we embarked on the GSK Independent Study Project (ISP) as part of our MBA, we anticipated a transformative journey but didn’t fully grasp the extent of our personal and professional growth.Collaborating with industry leaders at GSK to develop innovative strategies for treatments that have the potential to transform patient lives, we are not only applying our knowledge but also expanding it in ways that bring theory to life.

  8. Midpoint Reflections: Chasing Legacy and Meaning at INSEAD

    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

  9. INSEAD MIM Football Triumph: Youthful Energy Overpowers MBA Experience

    INSEAD MIM vs MBA: a decisive 10–0 victoryIn a thrilling match that perfectly captured the dynamic spirit of INSEAD’s Master in Management (MIM) programme, the MIM football team secured a dominant 3-0 win over the MBA'25D team this Tuesday. This victory builds on our earlier 7-0 triumph over MBA'25J, bringing the aggregate score to an emphatic 10-0—a result that even the most data-driven MBAs would struggle to dispute!MIM’s speed and stamina prove unstoppable