They say some cities teach you more than classrooms ever could. For me, that city was London.
When I arrived at SP Jain London School of Management (SPJ London) for my second term of the Master of Global Business (MGB) program, I knew I was stepping into more than an academic chapter. London became my living classroom, a place where every lecture, street and conversation shaped how I think and who I am becoming.
Learning that connects to the real world:
Academically, the London term pushed me to think bigger and deeper. As a student specialising in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, being in one of the world’s most connected cities gave real context to our discussions.
Through case-based learning and interactive sessions, we explored how global supply chains are adapting to challenges such as sustainability, digitalisation, and resilience. These ideas were not just theoretical; they were visible in the businesses and systems operating all around us.
Our Python project introduced me to the growing importance of data-driven decision-making. Building an app from scratch challenged me to translate logic into practical outcomes, something I now see as essential for modern supply chain professionals. Alongside that, our supply chain projects helped me analyse how technology and sustainability work together to create efficient and responsible business practices.
Global Learning in motion:
Beyond classrooms, the Global Learning Activities became a defining part of my London experience. These experiences combined culture, business and teamwork, offering lessons that went far beyond textbooks.
Standing at the Silverstone F1 Exhibition showed me the precision and speed that define excellence. The London Bus Tour across landmarks such as The Shard, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park helped me appreciate how tradition and modernity coexist in one vibrant city.
Visits to the Tate Modern and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London reminded me how creativity and imagination can transform ideas into powerful experiences. Watching a match at Wembley Stadium and visiting Lord’s Cricket Ground highlighted how strategy, preparation and teamwork lead to success both in sport and in business.
Watching “The Play That Goes Wrong” at the Duchess Theatre was another memorable experience. It was a reminder that adaptability and a sense of humour can turn any challenge into an opportunity to improve. Finally, the industrial visit to MG OMD provided valuable insight into how creativity, data and strategic thinking come together in professional practice.
Lessons that stay:
London taught me that learning does not stop when classes end. Every project, outing and conversation added to my understanding of leadership, adaptability and cultural awareness. I learned to approach teamwork with empathy, to balance structure with flexibility and to value perspectives that differ from my own.
Most importantly, London gave me confidence. Presenting projects, navigating a new environment and collaborating with peers from across the world helped me grow personally as much as professionally.
Looking back:
As I reflect on my time in London, I see more than a term. I see transformation. The city taught me how global business operates and how people connect across cultures to make it happen.
It reminded me that success is not about memorising frameworks. It is about understanding context, embracing diversity and staying curious.
London did not just expand my academic horizon. It reshaped my global outlook.
Author Bio:
Rishabh Patawri is a Master of Global Business student specializing in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management at SP Jain School of Global Management. A graduate in Industrial Engineering and Management, he is currently interning as a Supply Chain Trainee at Phoenix Middle East for Precision Dies LLC. He aims to build a career that integrates efficiency, sustainability and digital innovation in global supply chains.
