TIAS School for Business and Society - Blog
A blog post written by Daniël Vonken from the Netherlands | Executive MBA alumni 2006-2008.
Most people strive to maintain a good balance between their jobs and their personal lives. But at the same time, nearly all of us struggle to actually achieve it. We want engaging, inspiring jobs, but also plenty of free time to enjoy life. So what’s the key to establishing a healthy work-life balance?
After working for several years, I planned to study further in business. The Business Analytics track from TIAS caught my eye. Having a taste of a lesson at TIAS, I made my mind to study here.
Studying while working full time: impossible, right? Wrong. Too many people avoid continuing education because they’re convinced it’s “impossible”. Nothing could be further from the truth. But how exactly do you go about it? Read on for seven of our top tips.
A blog post written by Ammara Naeem from Pakistan | Full-time MBA alumna 2015-2016 Before hopping on the adventurous MBA journey, Ammara Naeem spent her time exploring the field of human resources and developed a passion for its varied aspects. Her diverse background included life experiences in countries like Qatar, Bahrain, the USA and - of course - her birthplace, Pakistan.
It has been about a year since I started contemplating on my decision to pursue a master's degree in the Netherlands. Looking back, I suddenly realize what a tremendous change I have seen – from travelling amidst the jampacked traffic of New Delhi streets on a hot summer evening, to cycling my way to TIAS on a freezing morning on bike lanes of a snow clad country that probably has not seen the...
Being an expert in your field is something that every professional strives for. Not only is it satisfying when colleagues come to you for help, but positioning yourself as an expert is also a great way of creating value for yourself and your organization. But just how should you go about becoming an expert? Here are five tips to help you on your way.
What a year it has been until now! I have learned so much, my brain feels almost full. Besides the academic knowledge I have acquired at TIAS, the thing I will always take away from this experience is more personal: learning about myself made me able to better adapt to other people, cultures, and values. Studying at TIAS is for me like a work vacation. As I live in Rotterdam, I have to take...
