2020 has seemed like the year where everything has gone wrong. As MBAs looking for both learning and networking opportunities, we were looking for a bit of solace. And what better way to turn our year around than with one of the largest tech conferences on the planet? In 2019, IESE students organized the first ever…
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Internships in Energy: 2020 Success Stories
Have you ever wondered what kind of career and internship opportunities might be available for IESE students in the world of energy? While 10 years ago the conversation was likely dominated by oil & gas, the modern energy transition has opened dozens of exciting opportunities in energy for students interested in strategy, finance, tech, startups,…
Being a Mom while doing MBA: Tips and Advice from Marta Durany, MBA 21
What led you to decide to pursue MBA and what made you choose IESE? As I was starting my third year at Amazon, working in my third Amazon Fulfillment Center, having worked weekdays and weekends, during both day and night shifts, in 3 cities and 2 countries, I realized that I had already seen many…
We’re only 1 week away from the Hult Prize Competition at IESE!
The Hult Prize is the world’s premier sustainable startup competition for students, referred to by the Huffington Post as the “Nobel Prize for Students.” The competition is focused on a different theme related to sustainability each year, challenging teams to create solutions to urgent issues such as food security, water access, energy, and education. This…
First Year Life at IESE – the Unspoken Truth
When I was offered an opportunity to blog about my IESE MBA experience, I immediately started making a mental list of all of my learnings and achievements thus far including my decision to go to IESE, my journey to Barcelona, my impression of virtual classes, my feelings about being on campus and the list goes…