Since we arrived at IESE, we have been exposed to much of the Mexican culture – the food, the songs, the people – all thanks to our lovely friends and classmates from Mexico. Coming from India, for us we saw a lot of similarities between our culture and people. Naturally, after learning more about the…
As the IESE MBA Class of 2026 wraps up its first term, a collective sigh of relief can be heard across campus. The past four months have been nothing short of transformative—an intense mix of emotions, growth, and unforgettable experiences. We began the year brimming with energy, fueled by the thrill of starting this new…
Imagine this: you are at a big party. You don’t know anyone there. The music is loud. People are packed shoulder to shoulder, making it virtually impossible for you to move. And it seems like everyone else is regaling epic stories or laughing at an inside joke that only you seemed to have missed. What…
Name: Kiki (Rattika) Sudechawongsakul Nationality: Thai Pre-MBA: Nielsen, Thailand Post-MBA: McKinsey and Company, Qatar As I reflect on my transformative journey at IESE Business School, gratitude fills me for the diverse experiences of the past two years. While the traditional MBA path often involves a triple jump—industry, function, and geography—I’ve come to realize that my…
Name: Rohan Kumar Ghosh Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Hong Kong Post-MBA: Maersk Management Consulting (MMC), Denmark. When I made the decision to pack my bags amidst a raging pandemic, leaving behind Hong Kong to embark on a new chapter in Barcelona, reservations filled my mind. The idea of departing from a…