By Nick Hagen | MBA Candidate Class of 2025 I came to the Kelley full-time MBA program after serving for twelve years as a US Army Special Forces Officer. My professional journey up to that point was defined by discipline, expertise in my field, and teamwork. As I prepared for my military transition, I knew… Read more »
Kelley MBA Experiences
A Kelley MBA: A sound business decision for your career and future
By Mitch Horne, MBA’ 2025 | Merit Fellow Before Kelley, I was an advertising professional servicing a Medicare client. I loved being a part of the brand story, but I wanted to write it, not have it dictated to me. I knew that the Kelley full-time MBA program would help develop me as a leader… Read more »
Fall in Love with Bloomington!
By Rita Agyei, MBA’24 When I decided to pursue my MBA, I had no idea that the town of Bloomington would be a place I would come to love. Within the first weeks of my arrival in Bloomington, I wondered what to do, when I wasn’t in class, so I decided to take daily walks… Read more »
A Journey of Growth and Inspiration
By Karan Sharma, MBA’24 As a first-generation graduate student, my transition from nine years in engineering to the dynamic world of business school in the Kelley full-time MBA program was a deeply emotional and personal journey. I’ll be sharing my 3 takeaways, from embracing diversity to evolving into a dedicated servant-leader and discovering the immense… Read more »
My First-Year MBA Journey: Bridging Classroom Knowledge with Real-World Experience
By Victor Calderon, MBA’24 My decision to pursue an MBA at Kelley was driven by the school’s outstanding reputation for fostering business leaders and its robust marketing curriculum. From day one, I was immersed in a vibrant and collaborative learning environment where diverse perspectives and innovative thinking were celebrated. The insightful discussions in classes, engaging… Read more »
How My First Year At The Kelley MBA Enhanced My Summer Internship Experience
By Nupur Sampat, MBA’24 As I embarked on my summer internship at a prominent consulting firm, I knew the value of an MBA from the Kelley School of Business would be the guiding light in my professional journey. The unique opportunities offered by Kelley’s academies, core teams, and communications classes have significantly contributed to my… Read more »
Transforming Dreams into Reality
By Tosin Bowale, MBA’24 On May 15, 2023, a new chapter began in my life as I stepped into the role of a Product Marketing Manager (PMM) intern at Microsoft. This day was particularly significant, as it brought back vivid memories of my first visit to Microsoft’s Chicago office during the Business Marketing Academy (BMA)… Read more »
From India to Indiana: Reflecting on my first year as an MBA
By Harsh Singh, MBA’24 As I eagerly anticipate my upcoming internship this summer in the bustling Big Apple, I can’t help but look back on the incredible whirlwind that was my first year as an MBA student. Today, I proudly refer to myself as a second-year MBA student at the prestigious Kelley School of Business…. Read more »
Following my gut to the Kelley MBA
By Priya Garg, MBA’24 After deciding to move from India to the US for an MBA at the Kelley School of Business, I was having a plethora of mixed emotions. I was unsure of what to expect from life here and how it would differ. For the last nine years, I was financially independent and… Read more »
A Breath of Fresh Air
By Jack Floyd, MBA’24 Before coming to Kelley, I lived in downtown Atlanta for three and a half years and Midtown Detroit for three years. There is a lot to like about living in a large city, but the constant hustle and bustle was starting to get to me. It is interesting that big cities,… Read more »