“I’d always wanted to pursue an MBA, but the time finally came in 2022 after a one-on-one with my manager. I felt like I was reaching a dead end in my career, and I had a sense that an MBA could give me the new perspectives I needed to break through.
I googled “MBA Japan,” and GLOBIS was the top result. I asked around about the program and was impressed to learn that classes were based on the Harvard case method—I wasn’t looking for a purely academic course. I also felt a strong connection with GLOBIS’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion, so it was an easy decision to make.”
“The most valuable skill I gained is critical thinking. Over my two years at GLOBIS, I met many people from different backgrounds, and critical thinking really helped me understand their perspectives—whether we were discussing a case or tackling a real-life situation. It allowed me to find solutions that worked for both me and them easily. Having a clear big picture and being able to reach the right conclusions without getting sidetracked has been incredibly important to me.”
“The most meaningful part of my GLOBIS experience has been the community I was able to meet and build. I remember teachers telling us that while you can learn hard skills here at GLOBIS, soft skills, and a strong community are things you need to create for yourself—that really stuck with me. I put effort into forming genuine connections with my peers, even joining the student leadership team.
Over the past two years, we organized many events for our classmates and the previous cohort, getting to know each other well. The more we did, the more I realized that my greatest takeaway from the MBA was the community I helped build. My biggest piece of advice for future students would be to join the community, stay connected, and talk to people. Because when you’re struggling or feeling down, these connections will always be there to support you.”
