In this episode, we'll talk with Jay Kenton (Associate Director of Student Life & Experience (Degree Programmes) and Saraphine Pang (MBA'24J) about their experiences of student life on INSEAD's Asia campus.

Expect to learn about the career perks of living in Singapore, common misconceptions, cost and accommodation, student life on campus, and more. Head to insead.edu/mba to learn more about our MBA programme!

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Our Guests Today

Saraphine Pang

Saraphine Pang (MBA'24J) is a skilled strategist with expertise in international business development and strategic marketing initiatives. With a career spanning the dynamic gaming industry landscape, Saraphine has honed her skills across multiple markets, including the United States, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Her extensive experience underscores a deep understanding of global business dynamics and strategic decision-making, positioning her as a versatile and valuable asset in her field.

Jay Kenton

As the Associate Director of student life for degree programmes at INSEAD, Jay Kenton is a catalyst for student engagement and community building, revolutionizing the educational experience beyond conventional boundaries. Jay orchestrates opportunities for hundreds of students from varied backgrounds to interconnect and exchange ideas poised to shape society's future. His impact reverberates across several institutions, where he has pioneered innovative initiatives encompassing social and creative development programs, student wellness initiatives, and strategic enrollment planning.

Timestamps

0:50 About our guests

2:42 How Jay feels about Singapore

3:45 What inspired Saraphine to pursue her MBA

4:40 Opportunities in Asia

5:40 What’s Saraphine’s experience with the INSEAD MBA

10:35 Cost of living in Singapore

11:15 MBA Career Treks

13:10 How has INSEAD helped Saraphine prepare for what’s next in her career?

13:30 Working with people form different cultures

14:30 What does student life do at INSEAD?

17:20 Student clubs at INSEAD

21:35 Student life advice to students

In this episode, we'll hear from Priyanka Nath, who will share about her experiences, challenges, and opportunities she has faced as a woman in the working world.

Our Guest Today

Priyanka Nath is a strategic and results-driven marketer with 16 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region's travel, technology, lifestyle retail and FMCG sectors.

With roles and responsibilities across B2B/B2C operations, global/country/regional teams and traditional/new media campaigns, she has cultivated a broad skill set and an agile approach.

She is an ardent believer in the digital medium and its potential to transform multiple facets of our lives—the trajectory of our careers, the business models of the companies we work for, and our community at large.

About Limitless

We live in a world of constraints—some physical, some cultural, but always personal. These mindsets limit our human potential to achieve great things in life and hinder experiences that not only enrich ourselves but also benefit society at large.

Through LIMITLESS, INSEAD strives to create a diverse community where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and pursue their ambitions.

In honour of this commitment, we are proud to launch "Ambition Has No Gender - Stories of Vulnerability and Courage".

Head to https://insead.edu/limitless to learn more!

Timestamps

1:17 - Priyanka's self-introduction 1:50 - Transition into setting up her own business 4:24 - Common barriers she faced as a woman in the working world 10:00 - How she felt when facing discrimination 10:57 - Advice to women who have faced discrimination 14:10 - The broken rung 14:26 - Common issues that women face in the working world 17:15 - Importance of her support system 21:32 - What led her to pursue her MBA at INSEAD 23:08 - How has INSEAD helped her career 24:45 - Her role models 26:58 - Her message to other women

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Welcome to another episode of INSEAD's In The Know podcast.

In this episode, we'll discuss with MBA24j's Ankita Pathak about her experiences as an MBA candidate in INSEAD's Asia campus.

Expect to learn about global career and networking opportunities, student life, our curriculum, and more.

Furthermore, we'll delve into how pursuing your MBA in Singapore allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the global economy and how you can get on-the-ground exposure to various industries.

Head to www.insead.edu/mba to learn more about our MBA programme!

Have a great listen!