Magdalena Forsberg

Magdalena Forsberg began her career as a cross-country skier before transitioning to biathlon at age 26. Career highlights include World Championship bronze in ski relay; six World Championship gold medals, one silver, and six bronzes in biathlon; two Olympic bronze medals; and four-time winner of the Jerring Award. Today, she works as an expert commentator and lecturer. 

Interview

Why is education important? 

It is becoming increasingly important to obtain an education. The likelihood of getting a meaningful occupation after an athletic career increases if you have a solid foundation in other fields of interest. Besides, I like to learn new things, which I do with the MBA program. 

Why did you choose to participate in the MDA program? 

I felt that the MDA program had a serious and good setup that would suit me. Moreover, I had heard positive feedback about the IFL at the Stockholm School of Economics, which is one of the collaborating partners to the program. 

What is your impression of the early phases of the course? 

So far, it has been fantastic. Incredibly inspiring, educational, and fun. After completing one module, you are exhausted, which is great. 

Are there any differences from what you had expected? 

It has been a while since I last studied, and I can thereby say that the pedagogy has developed a lot. Otherwise, it is better than I had expected, and my expectations were high. 

What is your recommendation to a person deciding whether or not to pursue an education? 

If you get the chance to education, take it!