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Dreaming big: from hard hats to Oxford caps

Lisa shares her journey from working in civil engineering and business to pursuing an MBA at Oxford.
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Dreaming big: from hard hats to Oxford caps
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Inspired by Oxford’s focus on African talent and global impact, she saw the program as a natural fit for her goals of addressing Africa’s challenges. Receiving the Laidlaw Foundation Scholarship helped turn her dream into reality. Lisa looks forward to personal growth, collaboration with her diverse cohort, and the transformative experience ahead as she aims to make a lasting impact in the world.

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova (She/Her)

Scholar Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Lisa Mugure (She/Her)

Student , Said Business School, University of Oxford

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova and Lisa Mugure

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova (She/Her)

Scholar Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Lisa Mugure (She/Her)

Student , Said Business School, University of Oxford

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