A good day, despite or because, of the exams
Despite exams and late night classes the MBA programme at Tsinghua is highly enjoyable Continue reading »
View ArticleAfter the ball there is just time for EMBA classes
The end of the MBA is in sight, but there remains a final hurdle Continue reading »
View ArticleExams and a welcome to 2012
Cass MBA Students have been on a “break” since the 16th December. I have placed “break” in inverted commas as we had our final exams in the early part of January.Continue reading »
View ArticlePutting theory into context
If you keep your wits about you, there are examples of case studies in every-day experiences which might come in handy when facing exams Continue reading »
View ArticleA term filled to the brim with activities
Although the academic workload at an IIM is a heavy one, nevertheless there are plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation Continue reading »
View ArticleSuccess, hard work and a milestone
A hectic time for students with exams, competitions and assignments to complete ahead of a much-needed break Continue reading »
View ArticleReflections on the first year
At the end of the first year of her online MBA programme Linda Groarke looks back and asks herself what went well. Lack of face-to-face contact with her peers has been a problem for her she says Read more
View ArticleMultitasking…..
It is the exam period and John Hayden reports that examinations and coursework "have tried to suck the life out of me". But he admits that he found the entire exam period strangely liberating and is...
View ArticleThe second part of the programme begins
The end of term saw the first round of final examinations. Unlike my undergraduate degree when I had sleepless nights cramming, I was ready for these exams and strangely excited about the...
View ArticleHow to reach the final semester – mentally
The final and make-up exams are over. Now I have a three-week holiday ahead, without the stress that comes from all the evening classes that are hard to attend on time due to the heavy traffic load in...
View ArticleRecovering from third term final exams
Last Thursday was the last day of our third term final exams. Read more
View ArticleThat end of exam feeling
Today I must give a big shout-out to the first year Tuckies. They just had their last exam for the first term of their first year. Here at Tuck, the Fall term for the first year is split in two, Fall A...
View ArticleA poet’s progress
We are now midway through Michaelmas term (which is Oxford-speak for first semester) and the pressure is definitely ramping up. My MBA classmates and I have roughly half a dozen group assignments that...
View ArticleRecruiting is just around the corner
It’s amazing that in just two weeks I will be done with my first quarter at LBS. The more I think about it, the pace of business school reminds me of the pace of working in investment banking. Read more
View ArticleSummer – or winter – ahead
Only one week to go before a month in Argentina and Uruguay. Punta del este for 20 days. I will be broke, but the second bankruptcy should not be as hard as the first one. Hope so.Read more
View ArticleEducation, examinations and traditions
The group work assignments are now over and first-term exams are right around the corner. All the MBA students are revving up to write five massive exams over four days.Read more
View ArticleThe bounce in my step is back
It is a huge relief to be done with my first set of MBA exams. The bounce in my step has finally returned. But even though exams are over, the course content I studied remains front and centre in my...
View ArticleExams are back on the agenda
For many MBA students the last exam they took was as an undergraduate, now they remember once again what it is like to face a competitive test Read more
View ArticleA busy start to the new year
Meeting the chief executive of Asos is a highlight for Michael Wieder during his first term back Read more
View ArticleLive Q&A: MBA admissions part three
In the third part of our live series with guest expert Chioma Isiadinso, co-founder of consultancy Expartus and former admissions officer at Harvard Business School, we continue answering questions...
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