What is life in the CEIBS MBA really like, beyond the classroom, programme brochures and rankings?

Join us online for an informal conversation with two current CEIBS MBA students as they share their experiences of studying, living and building a community in Shanghai.

From adapting to life in a new city and navigating an intensive MBA journey to friendships, cultural experiences and the everyday moments that shape their time at CEIBS, this session offers a student perspective on what the MBA experience actually feels like from the inside.

Rather than a formal programme introduction, this is an opportunity to hear directly from students about the choices they have made, the surprises they have encountered and how their experiences at CEIBS, and in Shanghai, have shaped their perspectives so far.

What We'll Talk About

• Life inside the CEIBS MBA
  What does a typical week look like, and how do students balance academics, career exploration and life outside the classroom?
• Living in Shanghai
  From settling into the city to exploring its culture, food and social life, what is it really like to call Shanghai home during an MBA?
• Finding your community
  How do classmates from different countries, industries and backgrounds connect, support one another and learn together?
• What surprised them most
  The experiences, challenges and unexpected moments that have stood out since beginning their MBA journey.

There will also be time for questions, so bring along anything you would like to ask about student life, Shanghai or the CEIBS MBA experience.

Event Details

Date: October 19, 2026
Time: 08:00–09:00
Format: Online
Language: English

Agenda

08:00–08:05 Welcome & Introduction
08:05–08:45 From the Inside: A Conversation with Current CEIBS MBA Students
08:45–09:00 Live Q&A

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