I already spent several months with LBS, and I am beginning to | FinArt

I already spent several months with LBS, and I am beginning to see some differences between the education I received in Russia and the educational process at LBS. I can refer only to my personal experience, and I don't know how academic programs and approaches are structured at MSU or RES in Russia. But I assume, at least in MSU the process is similar to what I had in Finec (my Alma mater). The most significant difference is closely linked to students' autonomy. In LBS a lot of value is delivered through participation in different students' thematics clubs or associations. For example, I am personally involved in Investment Management Club activities, mainly responsible for Training and Competitions, and help those interested in asset management develop their skills or navigate them through the competitions organized by other B- schools. Last week, my Club's colleagues organized a session with Mark Mobius, the world's most influential investor in emerging markets. During a session with Mr Mobius, i asked him if the revolutionary changes of political regimes lead to corporate governance improvement. I used the Ukrainian example as he was one of the biggest buyers of Ukrainian sovereign debt before the crises in 2014 in Ukraine. He pointed that corporate governance practices on the company level are more important than political regimes. I have never experienced the same level of responsibilities granted to students in Russia. I think in our country, the major focus is on delivering value through the academic program. But probably, I am constrained with my personal experience.