As those in their final year of undergraduate study move into the home stretch of their college careers, endless opportunities and decisions are on the horizon. Some will jump at job opportunities, others will travel, while still others will be thinking ahead to pursue additional education.

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, idea and action, and research and impact through education, partnerships, and new venture creation. We recently sat down with the team from Polsky to ask a few questions.

Current student Maria del Toro reflects on her vision to create a university-wide Hispanic Heritage Month that celebrates the meaningful contributions of the growing University of Chicago Hispanic community, connects the Hispanic network of the university with the broader Hispanic population of Chicago, and lays the foundation for annualized programming.

When pursuing his MBA, the number one priority for Gilad Andorn was having the ability to control his own journey and set the path that was right for his career goals. The flexibility of Chicago Booth's curriculum allowed him to explore his options, including entering a start-up into the New Venture Challenge, interning at a local venture capital firm, and participating in the PE/VC lab class. Hear how Gilad utilized Booth's resources to make the most of his MBA »

The formation of a new university-wide Office for Military-Affiliated Communities amplifies the range of programs, support services, and partnerships already in place for veterans who attend Chicago Booth for their MBAs.

At Chicago Booth, students constantly mention the pay-it-forward mentality as one of their favorite parts of the Booth culture. From when you are a prospective student, to the time you’re in the program, and for years beyond as an alum—the Booth community supports, challenges, and grows with you.

Having the flexibility to be intellectually curious taught Venkat to manage risk and tackle difficult business problems.