Students in business schools are beginning their studies all over the world. Maybe you fall into that category.
You have access to a wealth of useful information, from tips on how to budget your money and take advantage of your classes to guidance on how to maximise your education and seize professional development opportunities.
What about the overall picture, though? Here, we offer “bigger-picture” guidance to assist new business school students in getting the most out of their educational experience.
1. Find your motivation
You will encounter many novel ideas as you continue your studies, and these ideas will alter the way you view the world. Along with the academic and business concepts you come across, as your social and professional networks expand, you’ll be exposed to even more fresh concepts.
Use this exciting time to learn as much as you can about the topics, pastimes, and business-related topics that interest you. It’s a great way to learn what drives you and lay the groundwork for your future business career to be able to interact and analyse new ideas through academic work and group discussions.
If you find yourself passionate about a lot of topics that might one day become overwhelming, you will need to learn to…
2. Accept opportunity cost
It is a fact of life that when you choose to spend your time in a particular way, you exclude yourself from other options and opportunities. Early in your career, identifying what motivates and inspires you can help you make sure you are on the right path and are making the most of your time.
Consider your professional network and your connections with classmates when calculating your opportunity cost. It is energising and motivating to see people you respect pursuing their interests and passions as you are about to enter a setting where classmates and your professors are exploring their own specialised fields and areas of business.
Don’t worry if you can’t decide on the field you want to pursue right away; just…
3. Be receptive to new ideas
A business education can be a place for new ideas and stimulating discussions with a diverse group of classmates and business professionals. It is more than just the transmission of knowledge from one person to another.
There is no better place to start than by observing and interpreting the thoughts of others if you want to develop your own theories and ideas. It is also possible to consider applying and actualizing ideas and businesses in a collaborative and explorative business school environment. Consider some of the businesspeople whose concepts were born while they were students at the EU Business School.
Having said that, resist being a victim of pressure. Depending on their priorities, people and projects move at varying speeds; not everyone is expected to start a flourishing multinational corporation before they have even received their degree.
Remember that it’s crucial to ultimately…
4. Make the most of your time
Attending a business school is the ideal time to make new friends and experience memorable experiences, in addition to being a fortunate time to explore new business ideas and create lasting business connections.
A fantastic opportunity to learn about other cultures, languages, and nations is provided by the incredibly diverse student bodies that make up business schools all over the world. At EU, for instance, there are currently students from over 100 different countries enrolled in our four campuses. Students frequently exchange anecdotes about their native nations, share some unusual words, or discuss sporting achievements.
Keep in mind to take your time, relax, and enjoy discovering your new surroundings. Finally…
Good luck!
We sincerely hope that these words of wisdom have helped you think about your upcoming business school journey in a new way and have given you some food for thought. Why not look at our programmes if you are still debating making the move? There are still open applications.
