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.
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Warner Music trek with the CAMSE – an MBA Special Interest Group
Recently, the CAMSE (Culture, Arts, Media, Sports, Education) SIG organised a trek to Warner Music Group’s offices in London. Warner Music is one of the “big three” record companies with a global presence and portfolio of labels under its umbrella, including Atlantic Records, Reprise Records, and Elektra Records. Artists signed to Warner under these labels include […]
Karting and racing through my MBA year at Cambridge
To be completely honest I didn’t think racing was something I’d get to do during my year at Cambridge. While I knew the U.K. had a fantastic karting scene at the university level, I felt that part of my life was done. However, during the society fair in the first term, I had a chance […]
My University of Cambridge MBA graduation ceremony
As I close the chapter on my full-time MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that brought me here. From collaborating on healthcare projects with globally leaders in Johnson & Johnson, The World Bank Group and Novartis, to forging lifelong friendships with classmates from every corner of the […]
A classic Cambridge MBA experience – King’s College rowing
This year, I had the chance to row for King’s College Boat Club – a classic Cambridge experience that mixes physical challenge, teamwork, and tradition. As part of the crew, we travelled to 2 races beyond Cambridge: one in Norwich, and another on the Thames in London, where we rowed the same stretch of river […]
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 […]
Leadership and motivations: The London Marathon to sport at Cambridge during a pandemic – an alumnu
The London Marathon – fundraising for the Samaritans and my motivation to take part I have recently entered the London Marathon to raise funds for the Samaritans, a charity helping people deal with emotional stress and mental health to avoid suicide. Having recently lost my father and Nick Koster (Queens’ College, Cambridge Judge Business School […]
Lent Term highlights: my Cambridge MBA
As another exciting term closes and our Global Consulting Projects begin, here are three absolute highlights from Lent on the Cambridge MBA: Leadership Lab:Through this elective module taught and facilitated by the amazing Uzair Qadeer, we reflected on our life journeys so far, each taking a turn in the ‘hot seat’ to share how our […]
Navigating my MBA journey – Khalig Howard
My time in Cambridge has been nothing short of intellectually transformative. As I navigate my MBA journey at Cambridge Judge Business School, I am constantly amazed by the depth of experiences and opportunities that make Cambridge so special. One of the most exciting aspects has been my participation in the King’s Entrepreneur Lab, conducted under […]
An incredible start to my MBA year
The past month and a half have been an incredible start to the Michaelmas Term at Cambridge Judge and in the broader Cambridge community. Transitioning from working in the area to being a student again has been a bit strange, but it’s a welcome change! Time is flying by, and each day brings new opportunities, […]
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 […]
Pursuing an MBA and falling in love with a new sport at Cambridge
This has been one of the most fulfilling years in my life. I’ve had the chance to meet extraordinary people, learn a lot about business management, get real work experience through the various projects and even had time to discover a sport that has won me over. I’ve always been into sports so when I […]
Balancing books and boots: MBA student-athlete at the birthplace of football
Just four months ago, I embarked on an MBA at Cambridge, the experience so far has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the incredible teams I’ve joined. My last term involved working on the Cambridge Venture Project, where I engaged closely with a diverse group of teammates, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Additionally, I participated […]
Full circle – football and the MBA at Cambridge University
Football has always been my love. I started playing when I was 4 years old and committed myself wholly to the sport from then on. I played in college in the United States for the University of Virginia – an NCAA Division I team that is consistently ranked amongst the top programmes in the country. […]
A successful MBAT campaign for Cambridge – the story of the trophy for third place
On 3 May 2023, CJBS students and their partners travelled to the annual MBA Tournament (MBAT) at HEC Paris business school in France. This year saw the largest ever turnout from Cambridge with over 170 people representing CJBS in sports, e-sports, board games, music and dance. MBAT is a highlight in the MBA experience and […]
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 […]
MBA Global Consulting Project with World Rugby
The Cambridge MBA’s Global Consulting Project (GCP) certainly lived up to expectations and the hype around it being one of the highlights of the MBA programme. Working with World Rugby on a live issue in their business presented an opportunity for experiential, team-based learning. The student-sourced project represented the second instance of World Rugby partnering […]
Cambridge Judge MBAT preparation in full swing
With only a month to go until MBAT the Cambridge Judge team is looking fit and strong. Over 170 CJBS participants are scheduled to travel to Paris in May to represent Cambridge in the MBA Tournament at HEC, up from only 100 in 2022 – the largest Cambridge team in history. MBAT is Europe’s largest […]
Fighting in and out the ring – balancing my MBA, community leadership and boxing
I have always been competing in martial arts since I was 13 years old. I competed semi-professionally in Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Boxing. However, in the last five years, I focused more on my work, career, and a vision – mainly on solving the world’s largest threat to humanity: climate change. Before my MBA, […]
Rowing at Hughes Hall – my Cambridge MBA
First term of the MBA, I was all over the place, mentally and emotionally. I was in a new country with unpredictably cold weather, meeting super achievers from 20+ countries in an MBA, with the pressure of studies and career. But one thing that kept me focussed and disciplined was rowing at Hughes Hall Boat Club. […]