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juhmaj
Joined: 12 May 2018
Last visit: 05 Aug 2019
Posts: 34
Given Kudos: 47
Location: Canada
Schools: Bocconi '21 (A$) ESADE '21 (A$)
GMAT 1: 640 Q43 V35
GMAT 2: 700 Q48 V38
GPA: 3.76
WE:Research (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
21 Dec 2018, 05:20
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I'll give you some context.
I'm a 28 year old female, I live in Canada but have lived in Dubai for 15 years before. My post MBA goal is to get into consulting in Dubai. I am interested in the innovation and technology track, especially being in R&D for the past several years. I applied to both ESADE and Bocconi. I received a 20k euro scholarship from ESADE and a 50% scholarship from Bocconi.
Now... I'm very conflicted because Bocconi is already 10k euro cheaper than Esade and with the 28k euro scholarship.. the cost difference will be around 20k euros.
I have spoken to current students and alum at ESADE (working in Dubai) and I got a really positive feel for the school and network. For Bocconi, I sadly haven't been able to connect with a single person.
Bocconi pros:
- cheaper
- closer to my sister who is studying in Rome but might move to Milan
- heard BCG hire a lot of Bocconi graduates
- Might get a 900 euro/month scholarship from the Italian embassy in Canada (it's a collaboration between Canada and Italy)
Bocconi cons:
- very slow response.. sometimes they never even reply to my questions even if I ask twice
- bad experience during the interview, some inappropriate questions by interviewer like (are you married?)
- Italy bureaucracy .... I want my time there to not be a struggle
- Traditionalist style program
ESADE pros:
- contact there have been VERY helpful and friendly
- Format of program is more modern than Bocconi
- Barcelona is the hub of innovation and technology / startups
- Very big on Women in Business
ESADE cons:
- more expensive
- Most probably won't be living with my sister
It seems pretty obvious I'm leaning towards ESADE but there is a potential difference of 30 thousand euros.
My question is... knowing my post MBA goals and what I listed.. What advice would you give?
oh, I emailed the admission people in ESADE for a scholarship match and they said the main person will get back to me during the holidays to discuss it
I'm a 28 year old female, I live in Canada but have lived in Dubai for 15 years before. My post MBA goal is to get into consulting in Dubai. I am interested in the innovation and technology track, especially being in R&D for the past several years. I applied to both ESADE and Bocconi. I received a 20k euro scholarship from ESADE and a 50% scholarship from Bocconi.
Now... I'm very conflicted because Bocconi is already 10k euro cheaper than Esade and with the 28k euro scholarship.. the cost difference will be around 20k euros.
I have spoken to current students and alum at ESADE (working in Dubai) and I got a really positive feel for the school and network. For Bocconi, I sadly haven't been able to connect with a single person.
Bocconi pros:
- cheaper
- closer to my sister who is studying in Rome but might move to Milan
- heard BCG hire a lot of Bocconi graduates
- Might get a 900 euro/month scholarship from the Italian embassy in Canada (it's a collaboration between Canada and Italy)
Bocconi cons:
- very slow response.. sometimes they never even reply to my questions even if I ask twice
- bad experience during the interview, some inappropriate questions by interviewer like (are you married?)
- Italy bureaucracy .... I want my time there to not be a struggle
- Traditionalist style program
ESADE pros:
- contact there have been VERY helpful and friendly
- Format of program is more modern than Bocconi
- Barcelona is the hub of innovation and technology / startups
- Very big on Women in Business
ESADE cons:
- more expensive
- Most probably won't be living with my sister
It seems pretty obvious I'm leaning towards ESADE but there is a potential difference of 30 thousand euros.
My question is... knowing my post MBA goals and what I listed.. What advice would you give?
oh, I emailed the admission people in ESADE for a scholarship match and they said the main person will get back to me during the holidays to discuss it
Hi juhmaj,
First of all Congrat on the admits. Both are great Schools and you did a good job securing Scholarships from Both.
Now to your points:
If you see recent changes Esade has made, its focus is on innovation and technology, but I haven't seen the Bocconi curriculum so can't make any comment on that.
ESADE has good network in Dubai and this will help you a lot. I have attended ESADE meet in Delhi and I was really impressed. I did not apply to Esade because I want to go to USA.
If money is not the concern I would suggest you to go with ESADE. Yes, you will pay more and might not be able to live with your sister, but you will get the Education you desire. That matters a lot. Wait for the response from ESADE you might hear the good news.
all the best with your decision.
First of all Congrat on the admits. Both are great Schools and you did a good job securing Scholarships from Both.
Now to your points:
If you see recent changes Esade has made, its focus is on innovation and technology, but I haven't seen the Bocconi curriculum so can't make any comment on that.
ESADE has good network in Dubai and this will help you a lot. I have attended ESADE meet in Delhi and I was really impressed. I did not apply to Esade because I want to go to USA.
If money is not the concern I would suggest you to go with ESADE. Yes, you will pay more and might not be able to live with your sister, but you will get the Education you desire. That matters a lot. Wait for the response from ESADE you might hear the good news.
all the best with your decision.
juhmaj
28 year old female, live in Canada,lived in Dubai : 15 years.Post MBA goal Consulting in Dubai. Interested in the innovation and technology track.
Received : 20k euro scholarship from ESADE and a 50% scholarship from Bocconi.
The cost difference will be around 20k euros.
I have spoken to current students and album at ESADE (working in Dubai) and I got a really positive feel for the school and network.
For Bocconi, I sadly haven't been able to connect with a single person.
I emailed the admission people in ESADE for a scholarship match and they said the main person will get back to me during the holidays to discuss it
Received : 20k euro scholarship from ESADE and a 50% scholarship from Bocconi.
The cost difference will be around 20k euros.
I have spoken to current students and album at ESADE (working in Dubai) and I got a really positive feel for the school and network.
For Bocconi, I sadly haven't been able to connect with a single person.
I emailed the admission people in ESADE for a scholarship match and they said the main person will get back to me during the holidays to discuss it
juhmaj
Joined: 12 May 2018
Last visit: 05 Aug 2019
Posts: 34
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 47
Location: Canada
Schools: Bocconi '21 (A$) ESADE '21 (A$)
GMAT 1: 640 Q43 V35
GMAT 2: 700 Q48 V38
GPA: 3.76
WE:Research (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
21 Dec 2018, 07:59
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I appreciate your response D3N0. It's good to hear opinions from other people. This is why ESADE attracted me more.. their innovation and technology focus.
I will wait to hear back regarding matching my scholarship but... you're right, it's the education and experience I desire that matters most.. money is a factor but in the greater scheme of things.. the difference can be paid off within a year or two post graduation.
Thanks again
I will wait to hear back regarding matching my scholarship but... you're right, it's the education and experience I desire that matters most.. money is a factor but in the greater scheme of things.. the difference can be paid off within a year or two post graduation.
Thanks again
