By Christian Leon, MiFFT2025
Studying the Masters in Finance (MiF) at London Business School has made me think about the future. Since the very first class in September, over the last eight months, my thoughts about my future have evolved. As Joan Manuel Serrat says in his evocative song “Caminante no hay camino”, (‘Traveller, there is no road’), we build our path as we walk it, through life, whether that path is personal or professional. These lyrics encapsulate what it has been like studying the programme.
When I was flying from Peru to London, I believed my professional path was clearly defined, with little room for change. Let me confess… I was mistaken. The courses, especially the electives, have opened my mind to new people and areas of finance that had never truly piqued my interest before. After engaging lectures, world-class guest speakers, and conversations with classmates who bring deep expertise from all corners of the globe, I felt inspired to explore new fields that were unfamiliar to me and to reorientate my goals accordingly.
Adding to this academic and professional transformation has been the cultural richness that surrounds life at LBS. London’s energy and historical depth (emphasis on the music history of London), blended with the vibrant diversity of the student body, have made this journey even more rewarding. From learning basic phrases in Japanese or Hindi to cooking traditional meals with friends from across the world, these simple yet meaningful experiences have enriched my perspective in ways I couldn’t have imagined. They’ve reminded me that personal growth often happens in between the lectures, in shared laughs, new customs, and moments of cultural exchange.
This journey has, at times, been disorientating, but immensely fulfilling. Whether it’s sharing a Guinness near Regent’s Park with good friends or exploring new corners of England over the weekends, the experience has been as joyful as it has been transformative. What once felt like a very puzzling Rubik’s cube has slowly begun to take shape. And while I can’t say for certain that I’ll leave the programme with all the colours perfectly aligned, I’ve come to appreciate the process just as much as the outcome. For that, I’m profoundly grateful to LBS, to the people I’ve met, and to the new paths that now lie ahead, waiting to be walked.