Hello everyone! We are Japan SIG, or Special Interest Group. We organise several cultural events and a Japan trek every MBA year at Cambridge Judge. This time, we would like to report on Japan Night, which was held on November 24th during Michaelmas Term in 2023. What is Japan Night? Japan Night is an experiential […]
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An unforgettable journey: The South Eastern Asia Trek 2023
In late June 2023, a group of curious Cambridge MBA students, led by myself and with the invaluable guidance of MBA alumnus Gary Gu, embarked on a trek to understand the fintech landscape and entrepreneurship spirit of South Eastern Asia. Our journey was meticulously planned to encompass two contrasting landscapes: Singapore, a well-established hub for […]
A few good people – our Japan Trek
As a part of our Cambridge MBA experience, we have something called Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These vary from finance, and gender equality, to country-related interests like Japan. Our classmates in the Japan SIG planned a Japan Trek – an amazing week for us to share their culture and showcase their amazing country over our […]
Launching the first ever Cambridge MBA ‘E-trek’
Speak to any incoming Cambridge MBA student and one of the most exciting aspects of the MBA experience, that will likely be mentioned, is the MBA company trek. An MBA trek is when students visit companies in a specific location or sector, to get an insider view of the day-to-day workings of an organisation and […]
Oxbridge Pre-MBA Singapore Trek
Every year, pre-MBA career treks are organised globally for incoming MBAs to visit organisations and learn more about the business and economic environment of the cities and countries they are based in. These treks allow incoming MBAs to network and engage with organisations that are involved in impactful and innovative work. The Oxbridge Pre-MBA Singapore […]
United Arab Emirates Trek 2018
In late December 2018, twenty-five Cambridge MBA students and a member of MBA Careers team embarked on a career trek to the UAE. Our aims were to discover the region, and to make lasting connections with alumni and companies in the area. For many of us, networking with the ultimate goal of obtaining employment in […]
My Cambridge MBA Story – Maria Zarate
Growing up as a Peruvian immigrant in the United States, I learned to adapt to and appreciate other cultures. I studied and grew an interest in learning languages to try to connect with more people and break down communication barriers. To gain a better understanding of the world, I have spent the last three years […]
Johannesburg Trek: Ian’s view
First let’s set the scene, with some background music: African drums in the background… bring in some guitar… some bongos… and then the adventure begins… Beautiful sunsets, lions, wildlife, wild people, load shedding, mini-bus taxis, 11 official languages, the Springboks, biltong, Madiba, Mzansi, South Africa. I don’t think I need to give you any more […]