My name is Kate Guimaraes and I worked in architecture for several years before I decided to take an MBA at IESE Business School in Barcelona. When I started the MBA I wanted to pursue a career in strategy but wasn’t sure which industry to follow between consulting, tech or real estate. I decided to…
Dont forget to breathe! Mindfulness in the MBA
As I write this, the IESE MBA Class of 2020 is wrapping up orientation week, and we are a bit overwhelmed by all of the information we have been presented with. From talking to a few of my fellow students, we are all very stressed – and yet, classes haven’t even started yet! I believe…
Hesitant, Reflective, Inspired, Excited… A new journey begins!
The MBA journey begins way before classes officially start. Deema Habboub, incoming student of IESE Class of 2020 reflects on what led her to this point and what lies ahead for her. I will be starting my MBA at IESE very soon, and time visiting my family in Tampa Bay is quickly passing. I found…
Dear Incoming Class of 2020…
You are all about to embark on a 20-month adventure that is the IESE MBA, and surely you have your different reasons for coming to Barcelona. What you don’t realize is that during this short (and I assure you it will feel very short) time, you will each change in your own way. Far be…
IESE Young Talent Path (YTP): Our Future MBAs
IESE Business School is one of the few schools across the world to provide college seniors and professionals in their first year of experience the chance to be pre-admitted to its MBA program and the chance to receive a scholarship through the Young Talent Path (YTP). While most schools follow the process of an application…