I joined the IESE MBA program to change my career. The topnotch education, the international exposure, the chance to spend two years of my life living in Barcelona, these were all added benefits to this marvelous way to give birth to the second part of my professional life. Only three months ago, I was one…
It was July 18 when my MBA journey started. I still had the World Cup hangover when I arrived in Spain (or Catalunya for some). Barcelona was taken by the magic and warmth of the summer. After a few days settling down, I met the first group of the IESE Class of 2016. Together we…
I love having the power of connecting people and seeing that there’s potential for a new friendship, a new business idea, or even a future job opportunity. When it comes to the virtual world, it gets a bit trickier and even more so when instead of introducing one person, you have to introduce an entire…
Most people invest in an MBA program because they are looking for some form of change in their careers. Students’ expectations can include changing sectors, functions, location, or even a combination of all three. Some students are also looking to build on their managerial skills in order to take them to the next level. Either…
Barcelona has an excellent climate almost all year round, which is great because you can enjoy the city in all seasons. And what better way to discover this wonderful spot on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea than running – or footing (as they say in Spanish)? Considered by many as one of the liveliest…