Part-Time MBA Student Profile Boris Kohlyavsky
Strategy Consultant, Accenture
City of Residence: Chicago, IL
Education: DePaul University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Computer Science
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I think Chicago Booth provides the perfect social environment. Numerous events. They kind of facilitate that social gathering and the social culture. I like to say we work hard, but we play hard too. I think a lot of people overlook that aspect before they make their decision. Booth provides an excellent environment for that. It’s fun, it’s giving, it’s exciting.
Boris Kholyavsky
When I started school here, I made a priority that I'm going to join clubs, I'm going to try to find both social clubs and career focused clubs and really build my network around that. I started with mentoring, so I became, I first became a mentor and then after about two quarters into the school, I became a lead mentor, which I'm currently still running. I've also became part co-chair for the private equity entrepreneurship or venture capital club. So that was more was more career focused and participated in multiple MBA charity cup events. I was a captain of a softball team, basketball team. So definitely you got to mix a little bit of the career and the fun and it's been really interesting.
Career Changes While at Booth
I moved to a completely different industry and job. I used to work in financial services as an analyst, and I moved to a strategic consulting role in management consulting.
Advice to Anyone Considering Business School?
Use the time to explore personal and professional possibilities that were once outside your realm.
What Surprised You Most About Booth?
People were very down to earth, and I found that I have a lot more in common with my fellow classmates than I had originally anticipated.
Student Groups
Private Equity Club, Built@Booth: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club, Wine Club