April 29, 2026
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Why study in North America? B-school students share their stories

With its top-ranked business schools, global influence, and vast career paths, studying in North America can lead to a range of opportunities. Hear from business school students about their experiences

Molly Baker

Published in Explore Programs

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North America has historically been one of the top business school destinations for international students, thanks to its cultural diversity, wide array of programs, and opportunities for career growth across industries.

Home to over 550 accredited business schools across the US and Mexico, four of which feature among the top 10 in the Financial Times Global MBA ranking, studying in this region also provides academic prestige and global recognition.

We spoke with students and alumni from business schools in North America to hear their experiences of studying in this destination.

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Networking with peers, professors, and alumni

“The collaborative culture is real—people genuinely help each other succeed. Professors know you by name, care about your career trajectory, and are deeply invested in your growth. The access to resources, mentorship, and industry exposure is exceptional, especially in fields like energy and finance where the alumni network truly shows up for you.”

Nicole Zambaldi form Brazil

Full-time MBA class of 2027

University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business

Accessing leadership opportunities

“As a Peruvian woman, leading Goizueta Women in Business was one of the most meaningful parts of my experience, as it gave me the opportunity to represent and inspire other women from Latin America to pursue leadership roles and see themselves in spaces where they may not always feel represented.”

Alessandra Sarango from Peru

Two-Year MBA class of 2025

Emory University Goizueta Business School

Building a business school community

"At Yale School of Management, I have found lifelong friends, new hobbies and a community that I know will support me for many years to come."

Majo Güémez from Mexico

MBA class of 2026

Yale University School of Management

Benefiting from career support

“The Career Management Center do much more than help with job searches—the team provides accountability, personalized recruiting strategies, interview preparation, and access to the alumni network, which has been instrumental in helping me gain clarity on my career path and prepare confidently for my next professional step.”

Letícia Zimmermann from Brazil

MBA class of 2027

Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

Developing key business skills

“Through the case method and exposure to hundreds of global business cases, the program challenges us to think critically and develop strong leadership and decision-making skills.”

Fabian Wodniok from Germany

Full-time MBA class of 2026

IPADE Business School

Gaining real-time industry insights

“The world-renowned faculty help you not only understand the history of business, but also what is happening in real time across industries. Being at the center of the AI, robotics, and technology revolution, learning from faculty that are actively shaping these fields is truly a great experience.”

Pablo Gomez from Mexico

MBA class of 2023

Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business

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Molly Baker

Published in Explore Programs

Molly is a Writer and Content Producer for GMAC. She has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism and a B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from Cardiff University.

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