First 2 weeks @ INSEAD

Many feels that 2 weeks here felt as if a term has passed. The extent of 'shake-ups' experienced differ for individuals, but probably few will be discount the impact of introspection created by the various debates on leadership, ethics and corporate social responsibility of business decision-making 'game' players, whom we obviously aspire to become by coming to INSEAD MBA, and the after-effect internalised through the orientation Outward Bound activities.

Some MBA applicants and newly admitted students may question what is the real value of INSEAD experience, in comparison to the many others which 'brand name' may be more prominent outside the MBA world, but sometimes mainly contributed by their other star faculties other than MBA, or by more pro-active marketing. After just 2 weeks here, I dare to say the learning and reflection only possible in our truly diverse environment is the most valuable (but perhaps under-valued) distinction for INSEAD.

One grows the most when placed in a challenging position outside the comfort zone.

While the transition could be tiring, I believe my school fee and opportunity cost will proved to be well invested.