Why Oxford?

Of all the questions I get when people find out I am attending Oxford for an MBA, the most common is, "Why?"  Well, besides the one they ask silently in their head, "How did that schmoe get in to Oxford?"  While I can't answer why Oxford said yes, I can answer why I even bothered asking.  While the question may be one word, there are actually two parts, both of which I think deserve explanation.  First, why an MBA and second, why Oxford?

First, I love diversity and learning deeply about as many things as possible.  I know of no other vehicle that does gives me a better opportunity than an MBA.  I can go work for any company from tech to social work and anywhere in between.

Second, I chose Oxford for a few main reasons.  The quality of education is important.  The strength of the brand name internationally is also important.  However, the biggest reason is that I believe that the future of business is global and I want to have a global experience.  It is one thing to learn about it in a school, it is another to be working side by side with some of the world's best.  The Said Business School at Oxford also has a focus on social ventures and leadership development, both of which I am interested.  The fact that the MBA here is shorter than elsewhere also helps reduce cost as well, but that was just a bonus.  Most of all, I want to be here because of the culture of ideas.  I came here to find and develop my ideas on how and where I can contribute to the world.

That's about it in a nutshell.  Wish me luck!