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Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a degree in economics and studio art.
Prior to Booth: Prior to Booth, I worked as Associate Analytics Director of Strategy and Planning at SolutionSet, a marketing agency, for 5 years. I also worked as a Database Marketing Analyst at Firewhite Consulting, a marketing consulting firm, for a year.
Activities: I am a Soccer Club co-chair and a member of the Marketing Group, the Retail, Apparel, and Luxury Group, the Epicurean Club and the Wine Club.
Career plans: I did my summer internship in brand management at Sara Lee; post-graduation, I'm still unsure, but it will involve marketing and hopefully entrepreneurship.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? Many reasons! But I primarily chose Booth for its reputation, pedigree, and the opportunities it would afford me for my career. I also wanted to see what it would be like to live in a state other than California (strangely, I have lived in five countries, but never a state in the US outside of California). Also, I wanted to be at a school that was already well-established in analytics, but was at the forefront of developing strong marketing and entrepreneurship programs.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? Any major sports event (including the Chicago Fire), Second City, and eating at all the fabulous restaurants!
Ask me about...: Growing up internationally, but attending school in the United States, and where to get great food and drinks in Chicago!
semanti.datta@ChicagoBooth.edu
Undergraduate School/Major: I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School with a degree in finance and marketing.
Prior to Booth: Prior to Booth, I worked as an analyst in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and as an associate in private equity at Metalmark Capital.
Activities: I am a Co-Chair of the Private Equity Group and a member of the Investment Management Group (SMIF Portfolio Manager), the Epicurean Club, the Wine Club, the South Asian Business Group and the Emerging Markets Group.
Career plans: I am currently recruiting for private equity and investment management.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? I choose to attend Chicago Booth for the flexible curriculum, the strong academic resources and the diversity of students, professors, and staff.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? The architecture tour, definitely; the city's architecture is stunning and something that most people don't expect about Chicago. I would also recommend late night dining at Big Star - the tacos are great!
Ask me about...: Private equity and/or IM, about switching careers at business school, taking key classes and professors at Booth, bidding strategy, good places to eat downtown, and the newest Korean soap operas.
