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Kazakhstan

Karima Akayeva, Class of 2012

Karima Akayevakakayeva@chicagobooth.edu

Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from London School of Economics with BS in economics.

Prior to Booth: I worked in commercial bank with focus on real estate and volunteered for UNV office in Kazakhstan.

Activities: Actively involved with Chicago Global Citizens group working on rainforest project in China, member of Entrepreneurship Venture Capital and Net Impact clubs.

Plans after graduation: My long term goal is to establish a social VC fund in the Central Asia.

What has been your favorite part of Chicago Booth so far? My favorite part of Chicago Booth is the abundance of things to explore in terms of academic courses, club activities, and social events.

What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? The Shedd Aquarium is the "must visit" place in Chicago.

What do you miss most about your home town/country? The mountains!



Last Updated 12/9/10