With a German-US bachelor of business administration (BBA) and work experience in consulting, people were surprised that I wanted to go for an American MBA. To me, it made all the sense in the world though. With world-class institutes, surrounded by the some of the smartest people, targeted by the most-renowned companies and plenty of entrepreneurial opportunities around, Ross was a clear choice for me professionally. What made the difference were personal things though: the town of Ann Arbor, collegiate spirit, sports affinity and close-knit community - everyone I spoke to just radiated an undeniable passion for this place, which I was able to affirm as soon as I stepped foot in Ann Arbor.