How would you describe the overall campus environment and culture at GIBS?

At GIBS, industry exposure honestly feels like a normal part of student life, not something done once in a semester. Industry visits keep happening whenever a subject needs practical understanding, and faculty make sure we actually see how companies function in the real world. Corporate talks happen very regularly too — almost every month there's someone from the industry on campus sharing real experiences, career lessons, and practical insights that go way beyond textbooks.

Alumni sessions are also frequent, and those are my favorite because seniors speak openly about job realities, growth, and what actually helped them after GIBS. Overall, you're constantly surrounded by real-world conversations at GIBS, which really helps in building clarity and confidence for the corporate journey. 

At the new GIBS campus, there are plenty of chill and hangout spots where students can relax between classes or after a long day. There are open lawns and green spaces where you can sit with friends, talk, or just enjoy some fresh air . There are also common seating areas and benches around the campus that make it easy to meet up and hang out.

Inside, there are informal spaces like lounges or cafeteria corners where you can grab a coffee or snack and just relax. Some spots even feel like little break zones where students naturally gather to chat, study in groups, or scroll on their phones.

GIBS has fun and relaxed places all around campus — from green lawns to cozy indoor seating — so you can enjoy your free time, catch up with friends, and take a break from studies in a nice environment.

New GIBS Business School facility is created as a facility that makes it easier to execute events on both large and small scales; however, in addition to being easy to carry out events, it was also developed with taking into account travelling times, distances travelled for events, etc. All new physical features and design have been carefully analysed, tested, and analysed again; to provide better overall experiences to both students and faculty at the campus. Using a lot of space to host technology events is possible at GIBS; Built-in technologies (e.g., Internet connectivity) will be used to assist students in finding out more about the technology/event they wish to attend. The expanded space will enable GIBS to host an increased number of events and provide students with the opportunity to network with many companies using several technologies on-site.

In addition to using the expanded technology spaces, GIBS has expanded areas within its existing infrastructure (e.g., in terms of existing facilities, event venues, and more) to allow greater flexibility for managing event attendees; and optimised the design of existing facilities (e.g. corridor layout, rooms' ceiling heights, etc.) so that more attendees can access them without becoming overwhelmed. Also, all new event space has ample (or well-structured) exhibit space for exhibitors and vendors.

Compared to the previous setup, GIBS Business School now has a vastly improved and upgraded campus for its classrooms, laboratories, and social spaces (common areas). Classrooms now have significantly improved space and comfort, allowing longer and more interactive discussions without being as exhausting as in the previous campus. Laboratory and activity rooms utilize modern equipment and layouts to facilitate hands-on project work and experiential learning effectively. In addition, lounges, common open areas (lawns), benches, and informal gathering areas give numerous areas to relax and interact while completing group projects, thereby producing an improved atmosphere and a much more welcoming and student-centred campus community. The campus feels larger due to its superior design and provides more productive academic and social collaboration opportunities for students.