Inside the Executive MBA Experience
from The Intersection Podcast Hosted by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and Full-time MBA student Prem Rupawala sits down with three Executive MBA students: Darshil Dharia, Kevin Seveur, and Ayla Vagal. The discussion centers around their experiences returning to the classroom as seasoned professionals. Despite each bringing a wealth of experience to the table, all three emphasize how transformative it has been to learn not only from world-class professors but also from their peers in the cohort. They share what surprised them most about the program, the ways they’ve been able to immediately apply classroom insights into their careers, and how the diversity of backgrounds in the Executive MBA community has elevated their learning experience. The conversation also touches on the balancing act of managing demanding jobs, personal commitments, and an intensive program schedule. Dharia, Seveur, and Vagal discuss the strategies and support systems that have helped them succeed, and how the journey has already begun to shape their leadership aspirations. To close the episode, they each reflect on the advice they would give to someone considering an Executive MBA program. Their perspectives offer candid and thoughtful guidance for professionals weighing the decision, highlighting what it takes to thrive in the program while balancing the realities of work and life.
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