Collaboration<\/strong> Team photo at my best, and sadly last, birthday celebration at IESE<\/p><\/div>\n Communication<\/strong> Community<\/strong> IESE\u2019s strong and inclusive community, that emphasises values and social impact over rankings or GMAT scores, was another aspect that appealed to me.<\/strong> Being in an environment where the majority believe in the power of paying it forward is rewarding and inspiring. Be it as immediate as spending time and energy on helping first years or looking beyond borders to fundraise for high-risk covid countries \u2013 our students and clubs are constantly working to help society.<\/p>\n Section B photo at the end of Term 2 #theBestsection<\/p><\/div>\n Career<\/strong> Culture<\/strong> One of the highlights of my IESE experience – Banas exploring Masai Mara, Kenya, with our amazing ranger Andrew<\/p><\/div>\n At the end of the day, what the MBA really comes down to is (brace yourselves, here comes another one!) – commitment<\/strong>. So commit to finding your way, to learning your strengths and limitations and to making the most of the opportunity.<\/p>\n Disha Widge, MBA Class of 2021<\/a> is from Hong Kong. She graduated from the University of York with a B.A in Economics and Politics and spent 5 years of her career working in public relations. During her IESE MBA, she did her summer internship at McKinsey & Company in London and will be joining them full time in the fall. All the best, Disha!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Pursue your dream MBA! Take these next steps today:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n To say the last 19-months were like a dream in fast-forward would be an understatement. I\u2019ve made dozens of friends, read hundreds of cases, and created a million memories. Have experienced loss, success, loneliness, and euphoria \u2013 sometimes all in the space of a day! I\u2019ve seen Barcelona at its best, in the middle of… <\/p>\n
\nOne of the primary reasons I choose IESE was its case study method and approach towards teamwork, namely creating diverse teams of 9 that must work together for the entirety of the first year. The experience of working, daily, with eight peers who had competing priorities, interests and working styles was a rollercoaster. And while we were truly lucky that our team got along well, there was also enough drama to write a sitcom. I learnt a lot from my team on the academic front but my three takeaways in terms of teamwork would be:<\/p>\n\n
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\nWhile this is a soft-skill I began developing pre-MBA, working in PR and marketing, it was only during my MBA that I truly understood its value. From writing admissions essays and developing STAR formatted CV bullet points to storytelling in front of peers and sharing my work experience during interviews – communications is an integral part of business schools and the business world. Having a mandatory module, electives as well as a club dedicated to this art, IESE really tries to equip us all with the required skillset. It may seem like a waste of time but put in the work during Comco, create opportunities to improve your public speaking and apply the learnings in your life to build better personal and professional relationships.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAt IESE, you will find your people.\u201d From friends obsessed with TV to those who want to go to as many bars in Barcelona as possible. From partying until sunrise to having intimate games nights with wine. Whatever your vibe, you will find a tribe. And that, is the beauty of an MBA class of 360 students \u2013 it is large enough to foster genuine diversity yet small enough that you don\u2019t miss opportunities to cross paths with all your classmates.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.iese.edu\/mba\/files\/2021\/07\/Disha-1-300x225.jpeg\")
\nIt is important to note that there is no silver bullet nor guarantee to realizing the infamous triple jump – switching function, industry and geography. However, the following steps helped me start on the right foot.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe cultural effect at IESE is three-fold. First, the supportive school culture evidenced by the teams, section groups and various mentor\/buddy programs. Second, the diversity of an MBA, so you can enjoy fabulous events like Diwali or Multi-Culti and make friends across the globe. Third, the opportunity to learn Spanish and enjoy the wonderful lifestyle offered by Barcelona – where you have beaches, mountains, shops plus bars at your fingertips, and siestas are a thing for everyone (except first years)!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.iese.edu\/mba\/files\/2021\/07\/Disha-2.jpg\")
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