Brandeis International Business School
Student Ambassadors are here to support you and answer any questions you have about the student experience here at Brandeis IBS.
Contact: ibsambassadors@brandeis.edu
Program: MA '20
Concentration: Data Analytics
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: Xavier University, Ohio
Advice: "Know what you want out of graduate school before you start applying. This makes you more passionate about the process and more intentional in your applications. It will also help you get the greatest value out of the program you select."
Program: MA '20
Concentration: General
Hometown: Meerut, India
Undergraduate Institution: University of Delhi, India
Advice: "Ask more questions: you may end up getting answers and insights about things you might not even have thought about otherwise. Figure out what you need out of the program you're applying to as well."
Program: MA '20
Concentration: Undecided
Hometown: Izmir, Turkey
Undergraduate Institution: Izmir University of Economics, Turkey
Advice: "It is better to know what you want to get from the program you are applying for and to have, at least, a basic understanding of the topics you may encounter."
Program: MBA '20
Concentration: Finance & Data Analytics
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Undergraduate Institution: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Advice: "I would suggest: a) Don't just focus on how you fit in the school, search for the program that best fits to you, b) Interact with current students, faculty, and staff to know more about life at school, c) Think how a specific program would benefit your career development and objectives, d) Enjoy what you are going to undertake."
Program: MBA '20
Concentration: Marketing & Data Analytics
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate Institution: University of Mumbai, India
Advice: "Research! But besides that, reach out. Reach out and talk to alum, faculty and/or a current student. Those interactions will be integral in outlining how your two years at business school will pan out."
Program: MSF '19
Concentration: General or Asset Management
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Undergraduate Institution: University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Advice: "Academics is important, but there are so many other parts of the equation. Engage in as many things as you possibly can and try not to lose your true self in the process. What gives value to your skill set is not the skills themselves, but how they match with the needs of the community."
Program: MSF '19
Concentration: Corporate Finance
Hometown: Beijing, China
Undergraduate Institution: Brandeis University, Massachusetts
Advice: "The most valuable resource of IBS is its people. Your peers, professors, and faculty will open your eyes to areas and events that you didn't imagine could exist."
Program: MSF '19
Concentration: Finance
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Advice: "It's all you! We are the choices we make: the decision to pursue a masters, the decision to select a graduate program, the decision to select a school to attend. I made my choices, and I have no regrets. Your turn! Choose wisely."
Program: MSBA '19
Track: Financial Analytics
Hometown: Yantai, China
Undergraduate Institution: Renmin University of China, China
Advice: "Choose a program where you feel you'll enjoy the most, as this may be your last years at school; the value of a program is not defined by its school name or ranking, but how well it fits you and how much it helps you with your career and life goal."
Program: MSBA '19
Track: Undecided
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Undergraduate Institution: Fordham University, New York
Advice: "I believe the most important thing is that you need to know and love the culture of the school and the location/city the school belongs to. If you are not sure, I strongly suggest you pay a visit to the schools that you have the potential to enroll and attend."
Program: Accelerated MA '19
Concentration: Applied Economic Analysis
Hometown: Ntcheu, Malawi
Undergraduate Institution: Wheaton College, Massachusetts
Advice: "Get ready to explore! Check flyers, emails, social media platforms and connect with people. There are so many fun and educative events organized by the Career Center and the student experience!"
