tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583411595531956877.post1299637620480330276..comments2023-06-06T19:40:05.366+03:00Comments on Yariv Hammer's MBA Site: Why Did I Choose INSEAD Over MIT And Oxford...Yariv Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01604977431359089355noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583411595531956877.post-81813371907381109342008-11-04T05:30:00.000+02:002008-11-04T05:30:00.000+02:00Good discussion, thank you!...Right, and therefore...Good discussion, thank you!<BR/><BR/>...Right, and therefore with the 3:1 faculty ratio, IMD will be able to afford me the personal attention that I need to target the areas that I feel are weak. I simply cannot get that at INSEAD. IMD's small size is the strength that attacts me.<BR/><BR/>I wish to diversify, but in a focused manner. I know exactly what I want to do post-MBA, and that is to get back to high tech, and based on my research and self-assessment, feel that I will be better served at IMD, given INSEAD's focus on i-Banking and Consulting even though there's no contending INSEAD's good industry connections.<BR/><BR/>My friend who graduated from INSEAD last year travelled a full two months out of the ten in the program, and was heavily involved in over 5 clubs: something's got to be wrong here! He definitely conveyed the impression of someone that wanted to get his ticket punched. But then again, I understand that the MBA is all about what you make of the program (and you definitely sound like you have your priorities right), but still, I believe the program could be restructured to not allow this to happen.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, I agree with your comment about the INSEAD 'island', but that begs the question of whether I'd want to be in an island in the first place! I speak 5 languages but French unfortunately isn't one of them :( and I feel like the language requirement is too much effort! And, I want to live and go exploring in a place where no one culture dominates (and where I won't be cold shouldered by the locals for not being able to speak the language)- therefore IMD, and even maybe RSM Erasmus! And hey- Lausanne's closer to the 'real' alps near Gimmelwald :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583411595531956877.post-34009835470487636212008-11-03T10:41:00.000+02:002008-11-03T10:41:00.000+02:00While there are certain advantages to MIT and IMD,...While there are certain advantages to MIT and IMD, there are also disadvantages, just like anything else in life. Same can be said to INSEAD, and I do not regret chosing INSEAD.<BR/>1. You do not travel half the time. It's true that in Singapore some people travel a bit more, but in France we manage to travel on vacations and spend the time dividing our time between studying, social life, career search, and clubs.<BR/>2. In any business school you will find a fair share of engineers. If you want to get a little bit away from technical positions, then maybe going to a school such as INSEAD will actually diversify your resume.<BR/>3. The culture of INSEAD is nothing but monolithic. The fact that it is in France means absolutely nothing. First, you can choose Singapore, and second it's like an island in the French culture. IMD, on the other hand, is a tiny business school with 80 students per year, so definitely the culture there is different from INSEAD. You should really do your research.Yariv Hammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604977431359089355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583411595531956877.post-50177383480816265782008-11-03T04:38:00.000+02:002008-11-03T04:38:00.000+02:00INSEAD is a well known MBA factory in Europe, so I...INSEAD is a well known MBA factory in Europe, so I understand the ROI. But I wonder what one can learn in 10 months if they're travelling half the time?<BR/><BR/>Sorry dude, when it comes to an engineer or a technical manager's resume, Massachusetts Institute of Technology speaks bolder than anything else on the planet.<BR/><BR/>The real reason why I would never go to INSEAD is because it is in France: I am at a stage in life where I can choose not to live in a monolithic culture: that is why I would pick IMD over INSEAD or LBS.<BR/><BR/>You made your choice- good luck! Shalom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583411595531956877.post-83838526038419744822007-07-30T15:49:00.000+03:002007-07-30T15:49:00.000+03:00HEY YARIV,THANKS FOR THE VERY IMPORTANT INFO.YOUR ...HEY YARIV,<BR/><BR/>THANKS FOR THE VERY IMPORTANT INFO.YOUR PERSONAL INSIGHTS R VERY HELPFUL.<BR/><BR/>KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! <BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>ASHERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com