10 months ago
Old Delhi to Amsterdam: An MBA Student's Journey of Transformation
Imagine a young person from a busy, old part of Delhi, India, who always dreamed of learning more.
After working for a while, they wanted to go to business school to become even better at their job.
They looked at schools in America and Europe but found the Netherlands to be a perfect fit because it was organized, modern, and welcoming.
They got into a special school called Nyenrode and moved to a new country, the Netherlands.
It was a big change, with new foods, rules, and a different way of learning in school, which was more about sharing ideas.
They made friends from all over the world, learned a lot from business leaders, and even learned to cook new foods to share.
They discovered that this new place helped them grow and become more independent.
Now, they work in the Netherlands and are learning the language, feeling happy and alive in their new life, which feels like home.
Pulkit Sharma, from Old Delhi, shares his journey of pursuing an MBA at Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands.
He chose the Netherlands over the US and UK for its balance of strong economies, respected schools, and welcoming immigration policies.
The admission process was efficient and personalized, including an aptitude test and interview, leading to a scholarship and offer.
Studying in the Netherlands provided a shift from India's structured education to a more open, discussion-based learning environment.
His experience was transformative, leading to personal growth, independence, and a fulfilling career and life in Amsterdam.
- Who
- Pulkit Sharma, an MBA student who grew up in Old Delhi and moved to the Netherlands.
- What
- Pulkit shares his experience of pursuing an MBA in the Netherlands, detailing his journey from India, the admission process, life as a student, and his personal growth.
- Where
- Old Delhi, India and the Netherlands (specifically Amsterdam and Nyenrode Business University).
- When
- The narrative spans from his upbringing in Old Delhi to his current life as a working professional in the Benelux market after completing his MBA.
- Why
- He sought an MBA program that offered professional experience, global perspective, and a different educational approach than available in Indian B-schools, finding the Netherlands to be a pragmatic and welcoming choice.
Key facts
- Author
- Pulkit Sharma
- Origin
- Old Delhi, India
- Destination
- Netherlands
- University
- Nyenrode Business University
- Program
- MBA
- Key Experiences
- Meet the CEO course, European Immersion Program, building community through food
