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Life during and after an M7 MBA: From Kellogg to McKinsey

What can you expect from an M7 MBA? Is the competition to get in worth it? As an Indian student in the Kellogg MBA program, Apara got an experience that went way beyond academics. The former McKinsey employee chose to return to McKinsey after completing her MBA. She explains everything that happened before, during and … Read more

Life as a London Business School MBA student and alumna: From IIT Bombay to MIT to LBS

Anamika Agarwal’s resume has the qualifications to make anyone’s jaw drop – IIT Bombay (BTech), MIT (Masters), London Business School (MBA). She has also worked in top companies like Goldman Sachs and Walmart. Ten years after she wrote a post on how she dropped an admit from Stanford to attend MIT on a full scholarship, … Read more

Common International Student and Study Abroad Scams: What you can do to avoid them

Don’t ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up. Smart words from Robert Frost! In today’s world this fence has become quite invisible. Even the best of us can fall prey to fraudsters and scammers lurking about on its other side, just waiting for you to let your guard down. … Read more

How I used my MBA to become a management consultant in Hong Kong | CUHK MBA review

In our earlier post on Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), we had interviewed the Former Head of Admissions of the CUHK MBA Programmes and discussed various aspects of the business school and its flagship MBA programme. Here’s the link: CUHK Hong Kong class profile, ranking, fees, placements, salary, admissions This time, we switch perspectives … Read more

International student life in Ireland

Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle for its greenery nurtured by its moderate temperature and moist climate. For international students worldwide — 35,000 from 160 countries are already there — the top reasons for studying in Ireland are as follows: Quality of its universities and the variety of programs available Opportunities for students to … Read more

Life before and after IIT Bombay, INSEAD and McKinsey: Diary of an overachiever

Overachiever, high-performer, superstar – these are labels that Aishwary Dale has been hearing for a long time, from friends, classmates and relatives. And for good reason. Best engineering college in the country Best business school in the world Best consulting firm in the world Aish has got all of them on his resume. But our … Read more

International student life in Singapore: Everything you need to know

Why should you opt to study in Singapore for your undergraduate or graduate education? That’s an easy question with several answers: great weather without extremes, top-rated universities, safe and clear environs, English-speakers everywhere, and a flourishing economy that lets you stay back for a rewarding career. Here we try to evaluate Singapore as an educational … Read more

HKU MBA review: Student experience, Hong Kong work permit, consulting job at Deloitte S&O

What’s it like to study in Hong Kong as an international student? How does the work permit process work for students in Hong Kong? How difficult is it to get a job in Hong Kong for international students? Arpit Arora is well-qualified to answer these questions. He completed his MBA from the University of Hong … Read more