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More than an MBA: When discomfort becomes growth

Coming to Cambridge was the biggest leap outside her comfort zone, and the student discovers that discomfort becomes growth when met with support. The MBA exposed her to diverse perspectives, helped her connect fragmented experiences, and revealed the transferable strengths that allowed her to thrive across industries.

The Cambridge MBA: one serendipitous year

What does serendipity really mean? For one Cambridge MBA student, it means saying yes to new opportunities, stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing unexpected experiences. From consulting projects with leading UK organisations and hands-on work with startup founders, to transformative classroom learning and a vibrant social life in Cambridge, this reflection explores how the MBA creates opportunities for growth across professional, academic and personal dimensions.

Considering applying for the Cambridge MBA? Read this first

Pursuing an MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. With a rich tradition of excellence and a dynamic academic environment, Cambridge Judge has provided me with opportunities and challenges that have shaped my professional journey in profound ways. As I near the completion of my […]

My MBA experience in the Management Praxis class – playing games and making a short movie

My MBA experience in the Management Praxis class – playing games and making a short movie

When I first started the MBA programme, I expected to face coursework that was heavily quantitative and analytical. However, I ended up finding a class where I play (competitive) games and make a short movie about how people behave in an office in Indonesia. As someone who studied Communications, and went on to work in […]