

When I began contemplating a return to graduate school to pursue my MBA, I harbored a silent desire:
I wanted to teach. This aspiration was more than just about standing before a classroom; it was about contributing meaningfully to the academic and personal growth of students.
On my 29th birthday, the 14th of August 2024, I arrived in East Lansing, Michigan.
I had accepted my offer to pursue an MBA at Michigan State Universityโstepping into a system I didnโt fully understand, but was ready to navigate. What followed was a year of unlearning, rebuilding, and rising. From choosing my concentration to securing a role with Microsoft Xbox, the past year of my life captures what it meant to step into the unknownโand begin again. In this post, I share what I believe every (aspiring) MBA student should know.
On the 15th of April, 2024, I returned to Malawi.
I had just completed my contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New Yorkโa chapter that shaped me profoundly. I had also just received an offer to pursue my MBA at Michigan State University, where Iโd been awarded a partial scholarship. I had decisions to make, and closure to find. So I went home.
Choosing an MBA program is one of the biggest decisions of your career, and for many people, it comes down to rankings, reputation, and career opportunities. For me, the decision to join the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU) was about so much moreโit was about culture, authenticity, and fit.