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My favorite thing about Simon is the small size—the whole class is on one group chat.
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Hometown: Romulus, NY
Undergraduate School and Major: Princeton University, Major: Sociology, Minor: Creative Writing, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Academic Focus: Specialization: Marketing, Minor: Entrepreneurship
- What was your pre-MBA focus?
Wellness Entrepreneurship
- What are your post-MBA plans?
Scale my virtual fitness company: trainwithsusanna.com
- Why did you choose Simon?
I wanted to be near my family.
- What's your favorite thing about Simon?
The small size—the whole class is on one group chat.
- What's your favorite thing about Rochester?
Exploring walking trails in Highland Park.
- What clubs do you participate in?
Simon Entrepreneurs Association; Simon Says; Simon Women in Business; Simon Black Student Alliance; Simon Spectrum
The top three reasons I chose Simon are the close-knit community feel, the academics with an emphasis on data and quant, and the leadership and post-grad opportunities.
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Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate School and Major: SUNY Buffalo State, Pre-Med
Academic Focus: Product Management
- What was your pre-MBA focus?
Sales/Customer Success
- What are your post-MBA plans?
Product Management in Tech
- Why did you choose Simon?
The top three reasons I chose Simon are the close-knit community feel, the academics with an emphasis on data and quant, and the leadership and post-grad opportunities.
- What's your favorite thing about Simon?
The people!
- What's your favorite thing about Rochester?
The weather… no, seriously. I love having four seasons and the summers are amazing.
- What clubs do you participate in?
Graduate Business Council; Simon Product Management Club; Simon Marketing Association; Simon Golf Club
Simon is a hidden gem. The education is top tier, the community is outstanding, and faculty are best-in-class.
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Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School and Major: Houghton College, Business Administration
Academic Focus: Consulting
- What was your pre-MBA focus?
Brand Management
- What are your post-MBA plans?
External management consulting or internal strategy consulting
- Why did you choose Simon?
Simon is a hidden gem. The education is top tier, the community is outstanding, and faculty are best-in-class.
- What's your favorite thing about Simon?
The comprehensive approach to education and career planning—Simon provides immense career resources to ensure each student is successful.
- What's your favorite thing about Rochester?
Nothing ever seems to be more than a 10-minute drive away.
- What clubs do you participate in?
Simon VISION Consulting; Simon Consulting Club; Simon School Venture Fund
Beyond its rigorous academic program, Simon is known for embracing diversity not only with regard to the backgrounds but also the perspectives that the students offer.
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Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Undergraduate School and Major: Jomo Kenyatta University, Civil Engineering
Academic Focus: Corporate Finance
- What was your pre-MBA focus?
I worked in private equity, strategy, investor relations, and, most recently, corporate finance in a financial planning and analysis role.
- What are your post-MBA plans?
Corporate finance with a mix of internal strategy.
- Why did you choose Simon?
A close-knit, communal, and diverse classroom was the top deciding factor when I was looking at business schools. Beyond its rigorous academic program, Simon is known for embracing diversity not only with regard to the backgrounds but also the perspectives that the students offer. I knew that the relatively small classroom would allow for direct engagement with my classmates, the second-year students, and the faculty.
- What's your favorite thing about Simon?
The people, from the students to the staff. Everyone is always willing to learn, lend a hand, and be ever better!
- What's your favorite thing about Rochester?
The town is both small enough that everything you need is within a 20-minute radius and big enough that you can take in the beautiful parks, festivals, and eateries.
- What clubs do you participate in?
Simon School Venture Fund; Simon Africa Business Club; Simon Finance and Investment Club
Simon’s culture of thoughtful leadership aligned with my vision for the ideal MBA program.
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Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergraduate School and Major: Hunter College, Geography and Studio Art
Academic Focus: Product Management and Pricing Strategy
- What was your pre-MBA focus?
Prior to Simon, I worked as a designer and merchandiser in the luxury furniture and hospitality industries in NYC. I even started my own design consulting business!
- What are your post-MBA plans?
Product Management
- Why did you choose Simon?
Simon’s culture of thoughtful leadership aligned with my vision for the ideal MBA program. After speaking with students, it was clear that Simon primes its student community to become leaders for change.
- What's your favorite thing about Simon?
Caring and smart community. Simonites always lend a helping hand.
- What's your favorite thing about Rochester?
I love Rochester’s cycling paths! You can be surrounded by lush trees in Genesee Valley Park or enjoy an idyllic view of the city from Highland Park.
- What clubs do you participate in?
Simon Product Management Club; Simon Marketing Association; Asians in America; Net Impact; Outdoor Adventure Club