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In this section, current and prospective MBA students share their experiences. Classes, career forums, internships, career treks, off-campus activities and family life all fit in the Student’s Corner.

Managing Motherhood in the MBA, Yasmin AbouZahr MBA 2023

September 29, 2023 by Camille Chow • Student Life • 1 Comment

Yasmin AbouZahr, MBA 2023 had an unconventional MBA journey. A clinical pharmacist, she moved to Barcelona with two young children. How did she balance her responsibilities as an MBA student and a mother? How did her family adapt to life in Barcelona? She shares her experience in this post.  Why did you decide to pursue…

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Dear Incoming Class of 2025…

August 3, 2023 by Camille Chow • Student Life • 1 Comment

Welcome to the opportunity of a lifetime, which will challenge you, shape you, and ultimately lead you into becoming the leaders of tomorrow. You are about to embark on an incredible two years, that will provide you with the tools for the real world, and where you will develop relationships that will last a lifetime….

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Q&A with IESE Families & Partners Club

July 26, 2023 by Camille Chow • Student Life • 2 Comments

Every year, up to a third of our MBA Class move to Barcelona with their partners or families to start their IESE MBA journey. What is life like as a partner of an IESE MBA student? What support does the IESE Families & Partners Club provide? In this post, we chat to partners of our…

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The “Triple Jump” I really made, Sahaj Garg MBA 23

May 11, 2023 by Camille Chow • Student Life • 1 Comment

Name: Sahaj Garg Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: EY, technology consulting, Hong Kong Post-MBA: Siemens, controlling and finance assurance, Germany As I near the end of my IESE MBA, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible and transformative journey that the past two years have been. There is no down-time in the MBA and this taught me…

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The winning formula to the Arcano-IESE Impact Investing Competition

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 by Camille Chow • Student Life • 1 Comment

On March 9th, we had the honor of representing IESE at the final round of the 12th Annual Arcano-IESE Impact Investing Competition. After weeks of effort, both exhausting and exhilarating, we were elated to become the first IESE team to bring home the prize! How did this happen? How can you do it next year…

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