Melissa’s first days at Cambridge Judge were a whirlwind of calm beginnings, unexpected adventures and meaningful connections. From SIM card struggles to punting on the River Cam, she quickly discovered that Cambridge is as much about people and moments as it is about study. Dive into her journey of discovery and belonging.
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My first day in Cambridge: New beginnings
Melissa’s first day in Cambridge was a mix of bittersweet farewells, awe-filled first impressions and cozy moments- from leaving Ghana after 30 years to exploring Wolfson College, the city’s bicycles and iconic landmarks, all under a quintessentially British rainy sky.
From Classroom to Impact: Consulting for Ecosia
As part of the Cambridge MBA Sustainable Business Concentration, Azra collaborated with Ecosia to explore a new B2B model supporting corporate sustainability goals. Their recommendations were highly praised and highlighted the programme’s focus on real-world, purpose-driven learning.
My first impressions of Cambridge
Ron (MBA 2025) has been in Cambridge for just a month yet it already feels like home. He finds the city charming and its people warm and welcoming. Life at Churchill College offers him space to breathe and a sense of tranquillity- from cycling through the streets to punting on the River Cam, each experience has revealed another layer of what makes Cambridge so special.
1 year MBA playbook: how to make it count
After leaving consulting for the Cambridge MBA, Yijing embraced the intensity of a one-year programme- balancing lectures, group projects and late-night case work with building real-world ventures. From exploring university-wide meetups and AI hackathons to mastering venture finance and pitching startup ideas, she used every term to expand her skills, network and ambitions.
Beyond the big wins: The quiet moments that shaped my MBA
As Anna concludes her MBA journey, she reflects on a month that has been nothing short of a whirlwind. From completing her classroom studies and surviving Cambridge’s May Bumps, to attending events like London Climate Action Week and launching her own startup, it’s been an action-packed year. Yet, amidst the chaos, Anna finds herself cherishing the quieter moments – like crafting bracelets for the boat club or enjoying late-night conversations in the pub. Her reflection highlights the importance of slowing down to foster growth, build friendships, and find clarity.
Breaking barriers in construction: Reflections from London International Disputes Week
During London International Disputes Week, Daisy, our Cambridge MBA alumna attended Breaking Barriers – Women in Construction at White & Case LLP. The panel, featuring industry leaders like Rebecca Shorter and Kim Franklin KC, explored the gender disparities in construction and disputes, with women representing only 15% of the workforce and less than 13% of arbitrators globally. The session emphasised the need for equal representation and encouraged women to pursue opportunities, even without meeting 100% of the qualifications. Despite the challenges, the panel highlighted how women are driving change in the industry.
The Ice Breaker: How sports turned classmates into lifelong friends
When most people think of an MBA, they imagine case studies, career changes, and networking events. For us, it also involved skates, sticks, and the unmistakable chill of a Cambridge ice rink. As 32-somethings navigating family life and a return to student living, we didn’t expect one of our most valuable lessons to come in a locker room—but that’s exactly where it did.
Cambridge MBA changed my life – In more ways than I expected
Tony Li joined the Cambridge MBA in September 2022 after a successful entrepreneurial journey in the robotics industry. Applying in the third round, he was unsure whether he’d be accepted — but was not only admitted, he was awarded the Technology and Innovation Scholarship. Over the course of the year, Tony immersed himself in the Cambridge experience: leading the Cambridge China Business Society, co-hosting a global webinar on entrepreneurship, and even meeting his future wife, a fellow MBA classmate. Today, he’s back in Shanghai, co-founding a new venture with a Cambridge alumnus and helping build the University’s alumni network in China — a testament to how one year at Cambridge can shape a lifetime.
Thinking about your career – an alumna view
Here’s part 3 of my MBA series – Thinking about your career Blue Skies Thinking (or is it?): career pivot & triple jumpsI was a hard-core number cruncher working in financial services in Mumbai, India; post MBA, I pivoted into Design Consulting in London, UK – I made the triple jump. It’s something I have […]
Designing your MBA application strategy – my alumna insights
Hey there! It’s that time when the newness of the year has gone by, and you (or someone you know) have started thinking about where you want your career to go. Maybe you’ve considered pursuing a new Masters degree or an MBA? As a member of the MBA alumni community, I get many questions about […]
Strategy& LBS International case competition: our journey
We represented Cambridge Judge Business School at the LBS Strategy& International Case Competition and we won the second prize. It seems like we have come a long way along the timeline of this case competition. Back in September 2023, our MBA had not yet commenced. The four of us hadn’t met; we just decided to […]
Changing careers in tech – an alumnus journey
Post-MBA life doesn’t always go to plan. I graduated in September 2020 and nearly 3 years on I’m now five months into my third job. Moving soon after graduating isn’t always unexpected – changing careers is a game of trial and error so quite a few of my MBA classmates changed roles in the first […]
MBAT 2023 – a win for Cambridge!
After class on Wednesday, a BIG group of MBAs made their way to St. Pancras Station to hop on a Eurostar to Paris. We were dispersed between three trolleys and even though I’m biased, trolley 7 was the party trolley. Thanks to our fearless leaders, Cass and Taku, we made it to Paris smoothly. From […]
My Cambridge MBA Global Consulting Project with Bessemer Venture Partners
Our final presentation recently, marks the end of our Global Consulting Project (GCP) with Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) as part of our MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. In the past five weeks, our team conducted an in-depth and comprehensive study on sales strategy for efficient growth in the B2B SaaS industry. Combining various industry […]
Cambridge Women Can on International Women’s Day 2023
As we join the world in marking International Women’s Day 2023, we meet our Gender Equality SIG leaders and ask them what being part of the wider community of Cambridge Judge women means to them. Why did you feel an MBA was part of your career plan? Maddy, “After working at venture-backed startups in Silicon […]
My Cambridge Venture Project experience: towards a Net Zero future
One of the reasons I chose the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School was the experiential, collaborative, and practical nature of the Cambridge programme. The Cambridge Venture Project (CVP) that we just concluded this term delivered on that. The CVP, which is an eight week live Case Project in the Michaelmas Term, was a chance […]
My Cambridge MBA outlook – gunpowder, treason, plot
This week has been interesting, to say the least. Everyone that I have talked to has been asking a lot of existential questions, Why am I here? What if I only go back to my previous job? Why can’t we get free cookies in the Business School? On a positive note, I think the fact that we […]
Surreal, but true – my Cambridge MBA
There is a saying that time flies when you are having a good time. One and a half months here has proved it nothing less than true. Having been working in business development for over 5 years in FMCG, Tech, and E-commerce, I would like to push myself further to pursue the next quest of […]
A Forté adventure – My MBA year ahead
I was excited to attend the 2022 Forté MBA Leadership Conference in Los Angeles. This annual conference is organised by the Forté Foundation, a non-profit consortium of leading companies and business schools working together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, work opportunities and a network of successful women. The conference welcomed Forté […]