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?

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INSEAD’s culture and values resonated with me.

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“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there”. These words were written by Rumi the, 13th-century Persian poet. Did you know that these words were written after Rumi fell in love with a man in the later years of his life? These lines remind me of my EMC experience. 

• Read more about Rumi, Roger, and I

Business schools teach ‘business as usual’ topics. This is understandable as they are the tools that we use the most on a day-to-day basis. Typical courses in strategy, finance, accounting, economics etc. study how things work in ‘normal’ conditions.

• Read more about How Business Schools Will Change After COVID-19

“Are the firms still hiring?” “Should I still look for a job or should I just take a break from job search?” If these questions have crossed your mind, you are not alone.  Although hiring has slowed down, there is a general consensus among a number of professionals from different sectors that it has not completely stopped. 

• Read more about 8 Tips for Executives to Manage Their Job Search During COVID-19

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

If you are a graduate or current student in a non-business major like liberal arts, in my case for example, you might also be the only one in your department to be looking at applying for a Master in Management (MIM). This fact only affected me once I realised that a large number of candidates to MIM programmes actually come from business backgrounds, or at least with business-related internships in their pocket. There is no need, however, to panic about being different.

• Read more about How I Got Into INSEAD With a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama