London Business School

Experience during the program

I moved from the US to do my BSchool in the UK, and nearly every other person asks me why I didn't go to one of the many fantastic schools in the states? I come from banking pre-MBA and despite what college applications ask you to say, I really wanted to figure out what I wanted to do. In the US, recruitment varies by school region, and even area of work varies by which office you end up in. The beauty of London is that it's all there... From ur banks, to retail, tech firms, startups, pharm, etc. It makes it so much easier to grab coffee chats with recruiters, alumni, and wider community looking for smart people. I am happy to say post MBA it worked doubt well for me as I got to complete two different internships (another big pro for LBS) and worked on little projects during my 2nd year to figure out what works best for me. On the flip side, this school is not for people who don't like meeting numerous people, and networking, etc. I had some friends who felt lost and overwhelmed by everything that was available to them. You are also competing with everyone else In Europe trying to get to London. View on gmatclub

Experience during the program

The outstanding part of LBS was the quality and diversity of the student body. I met and benefited from peers from around the world, and will continue to take advantage of the worldwide network as I advance in my career. I went to LBS to change career paths and locations – I was able to do just that, moving from finance and into a tech role. Living in London was also an unparalleled experience – there was always something fun and exciting to do, and networking and recruiting was made easy by being in a global city. I would recommend….. View more on gmatclub

Experience during the program

If you are not an European, neither have you got any connections to Europe, LBS is definitely not for you. The British are quite xenophobic in general, so as an Asian I never felt I belong to London. LBS has a strong reputation in London, but only in London, I’m afraid. So think carefully before committing to this choice. LBS is cheaper compared to other world Top 10 MBA programs, but as I said, if you don’t belong to Europe, it is still not worth it to study….. View more on gmatclub