

When I began my MBA at Michigan State University, I experienced an immediate culture shock—not
If you’re reading this, it means I made it into Semester 2/4 of my MBA at the Michigan State University – Eli Broad College of Business (Go Green!)—and in one piece! It was touch-and-go for a while, but here we are.
If you are reading this, it means the Eli Broad College of Business (Michigan State University) MBA Class of 2026 has officially completed Semester 1 (of 4) of their studies. I cannot begin to describe the sheer whirlwind of this first semester—it’s been exhilarating, challenging, humbling, and deeply transformative.
One of the most exciting aspects of living in today’s interconnected world is the abundance of international opportunities available to those willing to seek them out. Scholarships, fellowships, academic summits, conferences, and public lecture opportunities are doors to global exposure, professional development, and personal growth.