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Devang Vussonji, Class of 2012

Devang Vussonjidvussonji@ChicagoBooth.edu

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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David Winn, Class of 2013

David Winndavid.winn@ChicagoBooth.edu

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.



Last Updated 1/27/12