Keeping the “end-of-year” inventory setting in mind: if you are planning an MBA or some kind of sabbatical as well, now is a perfect time to go through the same thought process as I did. You should ask yourself:
- Do I want to go back to learning or do I just want to do something else?
- During the educational break, do I want to see many things, which may light a fire in me (MBA); or do I know already what I am passionate about and want to go really deep (PhD)?
- Do I believe that learning is most effective when exchanging opinions with other people, i.e. in the class room, in study groups, on joint trips?
- Do I like fast‑paced environments and thus prefer a shorter program (10 months) instead of a traditional 2 years MBA curriculum?
- Could the MBA be part of the discovery phase of my future position and am I open to change my plans, e.g., geography, industry?
- Does social engagement rank very high for me and do I want to meet people from very diverse backgrounds, both culture- and work-wise?
If you answered most questions with a “yes”, INSEAD could be the perfect fit for you as well.