MBA Journals

Every day, I learn something. Some days, it's from the faculty. (Some are more engaging). Other days, it's from a class discussion. And I have learned some things about myself

—Matthew Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology

I knew business school would be competitive; however, I am continually and pleasantly surprised by the collaboration among classmates

—Megan Brody, Michigan State University

I have classes only two days per week, but there is always something going on. ... Most days I don't leave campus until after 8 p.m.

—Urshala Brown-Bowles, University of Chicago

We celebrated the completion of an intense and incredible year, but we also started to feel sad, preparing to part ways with such remarkable people

—Howie Chan, IMD

The team-building exercise for which I had such disdain helped me enter the academic year more confident and closer to my classmates

—Yael Davidowitz-Neu, UCLA

Working toward a solution to climate change is still among my top priorities, but my future career will probably not be created by an act of Congress

—Jeremy Dommu, George Washington University

I had absolutely no trouble picturing myself at the same company several decades from now, with the same zeal as the first day I set foot there

—Stephanie Erb, Toronto-Rotman

In the last two years, I have met smart people, learned more than I thought possible, and had a lot of fun

—Lorena Sánchez García, Northwestern

Gaudi and his architectural legacy have proven perfect conspirators for extended periods of rumination

—Nicole Hensel, London Business School

While my classmates in Shanghai are living it up, I will be taking in my fair share of celebrations and events back in London

—Isaac Iglesias, CEIBS

Many go to business school with entrepreneurial ambitions and attempt to launch a startup at some point after graduation. I'm no exception

—Joshua Jian, INSEAD

Being different helps me stand out, but it also means I have to work a little harder to show I can get the job done

—Lindsay Miller, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School

Looking back, Georgetown was the perfect fit for me. I wanted an urban school, with an international focus and a globally known brand name

—Rusmir Musi?, Georgetown University

The fact of the matter is—no matter what happens after school—I'm a better-rounded individual because of the education I've received

—Jonathan Stern, UCLA

I'm learning how to prioritize, shake off disappointments, celebrate small victories, and appreciate downtime, even if it is at 5 a.m.

—Susan Shell, Duke University