CEMS Magazine | November 2011
k Block Seminar round-up
Bocconi, NHH, Louvain and Koç Block SeminArs – the student view “The Block Seminar in Entrepreneurial Finance at Bocconi University was an excellent experience and a great kick-off of my CEMS MIM year. I really enjoyed the five-day programme of intense lectures because of great professors that were passionate about the topic. On top of that, I was surrounded by fellow CEMS students, a bunch of smart people with incredible international backgrounds. Bocconi’s organisation was efficient with corporate and social events perfectly organised during the week. The most remarkable moment was when we went on Facebook to discover that one of our Block Seminar professors has a fan page. He taught us the secrets of venture capital in such a way that I could only become one more fan.”
Anna Bomtemps, Belgium
“The way we started our Block Seminar in Louvain-laNeuve was a real eye-opener. We suddenly found ourselves in a chocolate factory discovering the secrets of Supply Chain Management. Being part of a supply chain was fun, educational and interesting. We realised that supply chain management is an inseparable part of a company and cannot be neglected in point of customer satisfaction and cost savings. I loved visiting the L’Oréal distribution centre and Guardian (glass producer). Seeing the glass production was the most memorable moment. I was standing next to a melted flow of blazing material that suddenly became the glass we use every day. At the Block Seminar, we created a unique group that had a lot in common. Thank you Louvain School of Management for the great memories!”
Richard Chotvá, University of Economics Prague, Czech republic
Roberto Visioli, Italy
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“The NHH Block Seminar surpassed my expectations of the CEMS programme. Everything from its location to the subject was unique. Not only have I learned how corporations embrace a new, exciting and crucial phenomenon that is Social Media, but did so through different perspectives of professors, professionals and other students. I met many interesting and unique people of course but that is just a standard at any CEMS event! The outdoor team-building activities at a rafting centre and eating incredible salmon are amongst my most memorable moments at the Block Seminar!”
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