Great question - I don’t think there’s one right answer. For me, being in New York was a huge part of the value of my MBA because the city became an extension of the classroom.
That said, smaller university towns can offer a tighter community and fewer distractions. I’d think less about which is “better” and more about where you’d personally thrive.
Being a “goal-oriented person” has made me continuously obsessed with the arrival point.
Every time I have reached that arrival point, I realize it was “worth it” because of the journey.
Every time I missed the arrival point, my confidence was destroyed… until I realized it was NEVER about the arrival point.
Access signifies the starting point to a new goal. Access itself shouldn’t be the goal because your expectations will inevitably change due to that arrival. That’s why we almost have to want the journey itself rather than the end goal.
In a way, that can sound rather unrealistic considering no one willingly wants to endure whatever suffering it takes to get to the end goal. However, it makes you question the goal itself before you embark on a certain direction. That thought process helps you find clarity in your direction and almost makes you commit even more intensely.
This is beautiful!
Thank you so much!!
Well said! You already made the highest return on your investment. 🥂
Loved reading this, Alex. For MBA applicants wondering whether they should study in a big city or a smaller university town, what would you recommend?
Thank you so much, Sameer!
Great question - I don’t think there’s one right answer. For me, being in New York was a huge part of the value of my MBA because the city became an extension of the classroom.
That said, smaller university towns can offer a tighter community and fewer distractions. I’d think less about which is “better” and more about where you’d personally thrive.
amazing read.
Oof, you hit this right on the mark.
Being a “goal-oriented person” has made me continuously obsessed with the arrival point.
Every time I have reached that arrival point, I realize it was “worth it” because of the journey.
Every time I missed the arrival point, my confidence was destroyed… until I realized it was NEVER about the arrival point.
Access signifies the starting point to a new goal. Access itself shouldn’t be the goal because your expectations will inevitably change due to that arrival. That’s why we almost have to want the journey itself rather than the end goal.
In a way, that can sound rather unrealistic considering no one willingly wants to endure whatever suffering it takes to get to the end goal. However, it makes you question the goal itself before you embark on a certain direction. That thought process helps you find clarity in your direction and almost makes you commit even more intensely.
So glad you wrote this, and well worth the read 💚
Thank you!!!
So incredible!!
ILY!
Totally agree with your take on this!!
Thank you!! :)