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A letter to those who are considering to do the MBA

Jessica shares her journey of considering and applying for an MBA at Oxford.
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A letter to those who are considering to do the MBA
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Initially uncertain about the value of an MBA, she was inspired by the social ventures featured at Oxford's Skoll Centre, driving her decision to apply. She reflects on the challenges of balancing doubts, securing funding, and preparing for the application. Supported by friends and family, she succeeded in earning a Laidlaw Scholarship and is now thriving in the Oxford MBA program. Jessica advises prospective MBA students to find their own reasons and overcome doubts.

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova (She/Her)

Scholar Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Jessica Lauw

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova and Jessica Lauw

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova (She/Her)

Scholar Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Go to the profile of Jessica Lauw

Jessica Lauw

Co-founder, Anew

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