Business School
Youssef El Shaikh,
Egypt
Although Youssef is only expected to graduate in 2014, he’s already a great example of a successful and hardworking student. Alongside his undergraduate course, he’s also one of the vice-presidents at the LSBF Student Association, where he leads several projects, events and campaigns. One of his main goals is to achieve the highest possible academic degree and start his career in the business world. With the skills and career support he has at LSBF, he has no doubt that he will achieve his goals. “What is the most enjoyable about the course is challenging myself to do additional research about variety of topics and having intellectual discussions with tutors and colleagues.” Youseff also highlights the beneficial impacts that living and studying in London can have in the early days of his career: “London provides an easy access to a rich cultural life, with theatres, jazz and worldwide cuisines being affordable by everyone. London has everything you could wish for, apart from the sun.” What's your advice for new students? Don’t expect front seats if you’re giving nosebleed effort. Be different to make a change.
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Purity Laird, Kenya/UK
The only thing standing between Purity and her ambitions to work for her dream organisations in Kenya was an MBA. Purity was already a Chartered Accountant and working full-time in a demanding role, so an online programme was the best route for her to earn her master’s degree.
Luis Fernando Arrazola, Colombia
Luis graduated in 2012 and found that having an MBA and the international academic experience unique to LSBF notably improved his professional profile. After returning to Colombia, he became a City Manager at Groupon Inc.
Chriszelle Borja, Philippines
Chriszelle Borja graduated from LSBF with an MSc in Marketing. Studying at LSBF gave her the professional edge enabling her to become a Senior Marketing Executive at global corporation Nike.
Carolina Duran Silva, Mexico
Carolina Duran Silva is studying full-time for an MBA. She is still working on her dissertation, but has already started work as Finance Controller for Nestle's Nespresso brand in Mexico. She credits her LSBF experience with helping her develop the negotiation skills she uses daily in a global company.