When Yash started his Business Management degree at the University of Greenwich, he expected the usual: learn how companies work, get a degree, move on. What he got instead was something much more personal.
“One thing I wish more people knew is that it’s not just about learning how to run or manage a business. It’s about evolving as a person”.
He’s not exaggerating. The course challenged how he thinks, how he leads, and what kind of impact he wants to make, not just in work, but in life.
"It’s designed to shape your strategic mindset, refine your leadership skills, and help you set goals that actually matter. You don’t just learn theories, you grow”.
It's not just lectures...
What stood out to Yash wasn’t just the modules or the content, but how it was taught.
“It’s practical. You work on real-world case studies, simulations, and projects that make you see how things actually run. And you do it with people who challenge you and push you forward”.
The people you meet, he says, are just as important as the course itself.
“You end up building a proper network. These aren’t just classmates, they become the people you lean on, learn from, and sometimes even work with outside of uni”.
Representing students... and being taken seriously
Yash also took on the role of Programme Rep, which gave him a new perspective.
“It’s like being the middle ground between students and staff. You’re listening to students, understanding their issues, and then working with lecturers to figure out solutions”.
What surprised him most? The university doesn’t just nod along when students speak up. They actually act on it.
"We’re invited into real conversations, including meetings with senior staff and the Dean. That’s not performative, it’s genuine. You feel like what you say matters”.
Learning about leadership
If you ask Yash what changed the way he thinks the most, he won’t mention spreadsheets or marketing frameworks. He’ll talk about values.
“The course takes equality, diversity and inclusion seriously. Not just in theory, but in how it’s built into everything”.
He’s realised that good leadership isn’t just about results. It’s about how you treat people and what kind of culture you help create.
“Equality isn’t giving everyone the same stage. It’s about giving people the right stage for them. Inclusion isn’t just ticking a box, it’s making sure people actually feel heard”.
When it all clicked
There wasn’t one single “aha” moment for Yash, there were a few. But they all had the same vibe: pressure, growth, and a sense that he was doing something that actually mattered.
“Assignments in modules like Business Research Methods or Organisational Analysis weren’t just essays. They were deep dives. You’re analysing data, picking apart organisations, and thinking critically about people and systems”.
And then there was the time he asked a guest speaker how small businesses could take Corporate social responsibility (CSR) seriously from day one, even if they didn’t have the budget. That question sparked a personal research journey that’s still shaping how he sees the world.
“That’s when I knew I was in the right place. The course didn’t just give me answers. It made me care about the questions”.
Final advice? Take ownership
“Shift the focus from what the university will give you to what you bring. Be curious. Dig into stuff. Talk to your lecturers, they’re people with real experience. Ask questions. Not just for the grades, but for yourself”.
He’s not big on playing it safe. Push yourself. Get involved. Join things. Make friends. Challenge the content. Try ideas, even if they flop. That’s where the growth is.
“The more you put in, the more you’ll take away. That’s it”.
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