What It’s Really Like to Study at the Kellogg MBA | Valentina Tasende and Arthur Libanio

In this episode, Valentina Tasende and Arthur Libanio share their experience navigating life, academics, and culture at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management as international students. From managing the first-year intensity and the ACE program to finding community through KWEST, this conversation offers a true inside look at what makes Kellogg unique.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Kellogg’s collaborative culture shapes the MBA experience
✅ What surprised Valentina and Arthur most about the Kellogg MBA experience
✅ Career Center insights and recruiting strategies that work
✅ Life in Evanston and balancing studies with social life
✅ Reflections on KWEST, clubs, and the Kellogg community spirit

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MBA Golden Buzzer Podcast | Kellogg MBA Experience with Valentina Tasende & Arthur Libanio (Part 1)

Get a real look at the Kellogg MBA, from community and academics to the unique energy that defines the student experience.

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00:00 Introduction: Meet Arthur and Valentina
01:57 Choosing Kellogg: The Decision Process
06:35 The Global Hub: Heart of Kellogg
10:51 Biggest MBA Surprises
17:48 Academic Experience: Collaboration vs Competition
23:35 Navigating Student Culture at Kellogg
26:55 Career Center Insights and Recruitment Process
31:56 The KWEST Experience
35:35 Pathways, Majors & Academic Choices
41:19 Life in Evanston vs. Chicago
44:32 Fast Pass Insights on Kellogg
46:09 Golden Buzzer Insight
46:51 Final Round