Why I Am Interested in Studying at London Business School

My parents raised me in an unorthodox environment in a small town in Spain. Since my childhood I felt misplaced due to an upbringing based on Islamic faith whilst living in a Christian-based culture. These ethnic differences I experienced over my life, at first I saw negatively as a consequence of cultural dissimilarities, but over time I learned to treat it as a unique characteristic as it gave me a natural development of an analytical mind given the experiences lived. As a result, I turned this different perspective into a tool and used it to perform analysis of all situations.

Consequently, LBS life excites me greatly. Aside from its well-known reputation in academics; it also offers a varied community, and clubs teaching professional and personal development of students. I am eager to participate in Spanish and Middle East regional clubs in order to extend my network and knowledge of the Arabic culture.

Another aspect of my interest of LBS life is the chance to engage proactively in the Investment Management and Social Impact clubs, given my keen interest in company analysis. I look forward to using these platforms to build professional networks in a major financial hub.

While I have a lot to gain from the LBS, including a varied cohort group, I strongly believe that my experience and commitment to finance will enable me to contribute to some of the most privileged communities formed in LBS. Moreover, my enthusiasm for stocks goes beyond boundaries learnt in the job place, I greatly enjoy reading success stories from top investors. This knowledge, complemented with the CFA, gives me great knowledge of current financial market trends. I want to utilise my professional network and technical abilities to tackle the latest developments seen alongside its dissemination through engagement in clubs or events at LBS community.