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Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from the University of Toronto and majored in accounting and corporate finance.
Prior to Booth: I started my career in investment banking in Toronto for TD Securities, Inc. focused on the communications and media sectors. After leaving IB I spent time completing a microfinance internship in Bangladesh and traveling in Asia. Finally, I founded a fitness focused social media company that allowed health and fitness professionals to connect with their clients online.
Activities: Member of the Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Group, High-Tech Group, Canadian Business Group, Media, Entertainment & Sports Group, and the Corporate Strategy & Management Group.
Why did you choose Chicago Booth? I chose Booth because of the academic rigor. Two years is a long time to invest in anything! I knew if I was going to spend two years (especially my first two years after marriage) back in school, I wanted to make sure I would learn as much as possible.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? I haven't done it yet, but I consider attending a Chicago Bulls game a "must-do", and now that the NBA lockout has ended, it will be done!
Ask me about...: Why I think living in Chicago's South Loop is underrated.
Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from Queen's University and majored in commerce.
Prior to Booth: I worked in private equity for a holding company.
Activities: Member of the Private Equity Group, Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Group, High-Tech Group, Canadian Business Group, Hyde Park Angels and the Wine Club.
Summer Internship Plans: I am looking to pursue an internship and a full-time position in venture capital.
Why did you choose Chicago Booth? I applied to Booth because of its flexible curriculum and extensive selection of hands-on lab courses, particularly in entrepreneurship and venture capital. I chose to attend Booth because the people that I met during Admit Weekend and during the rest of the admissions process were all so friendly and down to earth that I knew I could see myself in Chicago for the next two years.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? Take a water taxi to get from one end of the Chicago Loop to the other.
Ask me about...: Venture capital, entrepreneurship, and where to buy costumes in Chicago (for the many costume parties you will attend).
Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from the University of Toronto and majored in engineering science.
Prior to Booth: I worked in consulting.
Activities: Member of the Epicurean Culb, Golf Club, Wine Club, Management Consulting Group, Corporate Strategy & Management Group, Photography Club, Risk & Gaming Club.
Career Plans: I did my internship with Sears Holdings Corporation in corporate strategy; I will join the Boston Consulting Group as a consultant after graduation.
Why did you choose Chicago Booth? I chose to attend Booth because of the school culture, academics, Career Services, and reputation.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? Attend one micro class, and one case-based class at Booth.
Ask me about...: The things I've learned outside of the classroom environment.
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Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a bachelors degree in business administration.
Prior to Booth: I worked in boutique consulting and executive education sales with Ivey Business School.
Activities: Member of the Canadian Business Group, Management Consulting Group and Chicago Women in Business.
Summer Internship Plans: I'm currently recruiting for Management Consulting in Toronto or Chicago.
Why did you choose Chicago Booth? I applied to Booth because of the flexibility to design my own curriculum, the exceptional faculty, and top rankings. I chose to attend Booth after I had the opportunity to meet both alumni and current students and found that everyone was supportive, collaborative, welcoming, and hardworking, while still managing to be laid-back and fun.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? The architecture in Chicago is incredible, and I consider the boat tour to be a must-do activity, as is a visit to Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville to really get a sense of the US sports culture.
Ask me about...: Management consulting, marketing classes, and the differences between Canada and the US.
