When I first decided to pursue an MBA, I received the same question over and over: “Why an MBA?” People who know me, and my commitment to social and environmental causes, were surprised. They expected me to follow a more traditional path; maybe a master’s in public policy, development, or law. And honestly, all of […]
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Fine jewellery, fashion & luxury brands across the Cambridge MBA
This month, MG&J Jewelry Co., ltd, my fine jewellery brand, had the privilege of collaborating with Cambridge ASEAN Business Club and Japan SIG to host a cultural exchange and fine jewellery runway show at the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge. It was a joyful celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and community. This event brought together students from […]
The Bumps – Lent Term at King’s College Boat Club
The moment I received my King’s College, Cambridge acceptance letter, I immediately knew I would join the King’s College Boat Club (KCBC). Having heard tales of the legendary Bumps races, I was eager to continue the rich tradition of King’s students participating in this quintessentially Cambridge sporting event. What has exceeded all expectations is how […]
My dual degree in growth: Earning an MBA while raising a baby at Cambridge
When I applied for my MBA as an expectant mother, I knew I was signing up for a unique challenge – balancing the demands of a new born with the intensity of a full-time academic programme. The idea of exploring Cambridge with my baby initially felt exciting, but as the start date approached, doubts began […]
The year that was and the year that will be
2024 was momentous in many ways. Offers of admissions to three top-rated business schools in March and my mum’s remission after a fierce battle with cancer started off the year. In April, my husband and I moved family, bag, baggage and dog from the charming Nilgiri hills in India to the urban bustle of Bangalore. […]
The transformative impact of the Boustany Foundation scholarship on my Cambridge MBA journey
After being accepted into the Cambridge MBA programme, I was honoured to receive the Boustany Foundation MBA scholarship and was even more thrilled to learn that I was the first Chinese woman to receive this award. This recognition was both exciting and humbling, motivating me to make the most of this transformative opportunity. Before my […]
Officially a Graduate – my MBA graduation
I have completed my studies at the University of Cambridge. Firstly, I want to express my profound gratitude to those who have stood by me through any difference and challenge – my beloved family. Hailing from humble beginnings, my parents neither attended university or established a business. They migrated from the former Soviet Union to […]
Attending the Atlanta ROMBA Summit as Pride at CJBS Leader
I am proud to have attended the recent Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Club Leadership Summit in Atlanta, on behalf of Cambridge Judge Business School and as a leader of the Pride @ CJBS Special Interest Group (SIG), along with passionate pioneers and peers from more than 40 top business schools. Some of my thoughts, reflections and takeaways are: Institutional knowledge proves […]
Women in Business scholarship from Zonta International awarded to two MBA students
Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership roles they were once denied. However, they still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world. Women hold nearly 34% of committee chairs in the S&P 500 and hold 31% of director seats, as of March 2023. Only 8.2% of S&P 500 […]
Cambridge to Cambridge: A microbiologist’s perspective on the Cambridge MBA
The journey from Cambridge (MA, USA) to Cambridge (UK) has been nothing short of an adventure. When I attended the in-person Cambridge MBA Open Day in March 2023, I felt the same sense of belonging that I experienced when I walked into Harvard University in April 2018. I see the world of Cambridge(s) to be […]
Celebrating LGBT History month with Pride
As the LGBTQ community develops further connections across the Business School, and in celebration of LGBT History Month in the UK every year, we meet the students leading the Cambridge MBA’s Class of 2021/22 Pride @ CJBS Special Interest Group this year. Ihor Kravets, Pride @ CJBS Co-chair and Cambridge MBA Class of 2021/22 LGBTQ+ ROMBA scholarship recipient. This […]
My Champions
My whole life, I have sought out great teams that have made me better; working with others towards something bigger than myself is the most intrinsically joyful experience. My father was my champion; he encouraged me in all of my sporting events, helped me start and run a company, and taught me how to develop […]
My MBA year – an Indonesian adventure
How have you been involved with the Indonesian community in Cambridge? I am fortunate to be elected the President of the Cambridge Indonesia Association for this academic year. Part of the responsibility is to oversee the welfare of the over 60 Cambridge-based Indonesian students, from A-Levels all the way to PhD, and to collaborate closely […]
My Cambridge MBA: The Last Dance
Exactly twelve months ago my Cambridge MBA journey started when 202 excited MBAs from 41 countries gathered at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) for Day 1. We were mostly clean shaven, with fresh haircuts and dressed to the “T” in our number ones for our group photo, administration processes and CV workshop. Now, 365 days […]
Alongside my MBA: soccer
From the time I was a little girl, soccer was my life. I trained every day, lived and breathed it. I made it to the college level in the US where I played for 4 years. At the end of it all – I graduated. More than an academic graduation, it was symbolic of a […]