I decided to invest in earning an MBA to take my career to the next level and chose ISM in Paris. My time at ISM was a great experience and overall the best year of my life so far. As for my career development, I am now working at an international development organization called the Rural Development Institute in Seattle. The job is in line with my career goals and my MBA degree from ISM not only made my resume stand out from the pack, but the knowledge I acquired has better prepared me for handling this challenging position. Now I am working for a world-class, rapidly-growing organization that works with governments of developing countries to give land to the rural poor to improve their economic and social opportunities. ISM also paired me with a mentor, Seth Feldman, who helped counsel me when applying for jobs that would give me the opportunity to combine my background in communications with my interest in global development. I would recommend ISM's MBA program to anyone who wants to work for an international company or organization because ISM's professors, student body, curriculum and setting combine to create a global village within the academic environment.