1. Business as a Force for Good, Up Close: A Week With Unjani Clinics

    With campuses in France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and the US, I knew attending INSEAD would be a global experience. It was the main reason why I chose to apply in the first place. The opportunity to meet and learn from people of all different backgrounds and nationalities was a once-in-a-lifetime chance that I wanted to take, and I can honestly say that it has exceeded all expectations.

  2. Scaling Impact One Step at a Time: INSEAD and MiracleFeet in Nepal

    This blog is authored by Erica Wallace, Florence Coghlan, Isadora Rial and Monica Song.In February 2025, about 25 INSEAD MBA students representing 15 nationalities swapped the lecture halls of Fontainebleau, Singapore and Abu Dhabi for the snow-capped peaks and vibrant streets of Kathmandu, Nepal. We arrived excited (not just for momos) and with a shared goal: to extend our learning to a real-world, impactful context while helping to improve access to care for children born with clubfoot.

  4. From Veshti to Victory: A Whirlwind of Community, Culture, and Choices at INSEAD

     When I arrived at INSEAD, I knew I was walking into one of the most intense and transformative years of my life. Looking back on my journey through P1 and P2, I have realised that INSEAD is not just about the academic rigour. It is about creating connections, building communities, and pushing one’s boundaries in ways one never imagined through laughter, lungis, and lifelong friendships. 

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  9. 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

  10. 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.