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Episode #54 - The INSEAD Summer School (ISS) to MIM Journey: Curriculum, Practicals and Campus Life (Part 2)
23 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2026 at 9:12 am.
Arriving on campus as a MIM student3:01 - Comparing the student vibe between the ISS and the MIM5:02 - Academic pressure, exams and career prep6:43 - The P0 online experience and career coaching8:21 - The Fontainebleau curriculum and collaborative grading10:20 - Putting theory into practise with hands-on practicals12:29 - Transitioning to the Singapore campus and finding housing16:02 - Advice for applicants without a business background18:30 - Looking back and advice for future students20:53 - Carlijn's standout INSEAD moment and final tips
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Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Nancy Blyth Piacentini, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Business Development for Degree Programmes, and Carlijn Nijhuis, an INSEAD MIM'27 student. In our previous episode, we explored Carlijn's INSEAD Summer School experience and her journey through the admissions process.
Today, we pick up right where we left off as Carlijn arrives on campus to officially begin her Master in Management (MIM) programme. We dive deep into the academic structure, the hands-on practicals and the collaborative culture in Fontainebleau. Carlijn also shares what it is like to transition to the Singapore campus, how she navigated housing and why applicants without a business background should not hesitate to apply.
Tune in to hear all about the MIM student life and get Carlijn's top advice for future applicants!
 
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