Undergraduate School/Major: I obtained a degree from Claremont McKenna College and majored in economics.
Prior to Booth: I worked for six years at Mercer Consulting.
Activities: Member of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Group, the Management Consulting Group, the Emerging Markets Group, Chicago Global Citizens, Net Impact, and the Milton Friedman Society.
Career plans: I will be doing economic development consulting in South Africa.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? I chose to attend Booth for the academic rigor, and because it is the guardian of capitalism.
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? See a concert at Ravinia Park in the summer.
Ask me about...: Emerging markets, education industry.
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Undergraduate School/Major: I obtained a bachelors in business science and a masters in statistics, both from Rhodes University.
Prior to Booth:I worked on the sales and marketing of UEFA Champions League.
Activities: Member of the Management Consulting Group, Net Impact, Wine and Epicurean Clubs, Graduate Business Council and I am a LEAD Facilitator for the Class of 2014. In between that you can find me in class!
Summer internship plans: I plan on doing consulting in the UK.
Why did you choose to attend Chicago Booth? I chose to attend Booth for the flexible curriculum and the nicest people you've ever met. Having gotten here, Booth has exceeded every expectation I had. Faculty and staff are very supportive in helping you achieve whatever you want. The classes are really interesting; for that 3 hour period I am genuinely being the best sponge I can possibly be. And finally Booth offers unlimited opportunities to get involved. Stretch yourself and be the best you can actually be!
What do you consider a "must visit" place in Chicago? Kingston Mines Jazz bar, finest ribs in town coupled with some sweet music!
Ask me about...: Moving to Chicago, being an international student.