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UCLA Anderson Student Association president Juhie Rathor (’24) and Fully Employed MBA Council president Tiffany Lin (’24) candidly discuss how UCLA Anderson manifests its leadership ethos within the student experience. From clubs to extracurriculars to study groups, there is no shortage of student leadership opportunities.

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First Year Perspectives: How to Understand Anderson Best - Talking to Current Students

About Jonathan: Jonathan (Jonny) has been shifting states since he left his hometown in suburban Boston. He first attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where he studied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Political Science and served as the president and coxswain of the Emory Crew club rowing team. Since graduation, he…

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#whyAnderson | Full-Time MBAs | General | Los Angeles | MBA Admissions

First Year Perspectives: Why Anderson, From the Perspective of a Round Three Applicant

About Chris: Chris Jager, a native New Yorker, embarked on his academic journey at Drexel University with initial plans to study civil engineering. However, he soon discovered his true passion lay not just in designing structures but in bringing them to life. After graduation, Chris gained valuable experience working for…

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#whyAnderson | Full-Time MBAs | General | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: Embracing Curiosity - How Learning and Networking Fuel Success at Anderson

About Joe: Joe grew up in Central Texas before heading to Duke University to study Public Policy and History, focusing on foreign policy. There, he was a member of the Hart Leadership Program and Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society. After graduating, he built a career in client…

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Admissions | Full-Time MBAs | General | Los Angeles | MBA Admissions | Student Life | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: You’ve Found Yourself on the Waitlist, Now What?

About Max: Max is originally from Chicago, IL but grew up on the westside of LA in Santa Monica. After graduating from Santa Monica High School, he decided to get back to his midwest roots by attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison in pursuit of a degree in marketing. While the…

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#whyAnderson | Admissions | Anderson Women | Events & Happenings | Full-Time MBAs | General | MBA Admissions | Student Life | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: My Journey from A-Days to UCLA

About Brenna: Brenna Turner is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Sake High!, a pioneering sake-in-a-can brand that has been making waves in the US beverage market. With a background in sports management and community engagement, Brenna previously worked with franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Los Angeles…

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#whyAnderson | Full-Time MBAs | General | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Living | Student Life | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: Asia to Anderson - Guide for your move from Asia to LA

About Aarya: With roots in the vibrant city of Mumbai, Aarya’s journey took an exciting turn when he moved to Hong Kong for his undergraduate studies at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He pursued his passion for engineering and management there, earning a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering…

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Admissions | Careers and Recruiting | Full-Time MBAs | General | MBA Admissions | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: Leveraging a Unique Background - Fire Protection Engineering to MBA

About Ella: Ella is a born and bred east coaster, raised in Upstate NY outside of Albany before heading down to the DC area to study at the University of Maryland for undergrad. At UMD, Ella found community through her major, Fire Protection Engineering, where she served as the Secretary…

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Careers and Recruiting | Entrepreneuers | Full-Time MBAs | General | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: How Anderson Supports My Pivot into Entrepreneurship

About Jesús: Growing up in Puebla, Mexico, Jesús learned early on the value of resilience and determination through experiences like winning a regional charrería competition despite initial setbacks. After earning a degree in Economics from ITAM, he built a successful career in Investment Banking and Corporate Development, working with government…

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Academics & Faculty | Full-Time MBAs | General | Los Angeles | Student Life | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: From Group work to Grading - Adapting to the American style of University Education

About Candace: Candace Graham is from England, UK, where she studied Theology at Cambridge University. After graduating she moved to London and started working in Entertainment, specifically in the production department on high budget TV dramas. She spent time at NBCUniversal Studios before becoming freelance crew for several years, spending…

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UCLA Anderson in One Word is...

“…AMAZING.” Meet David Kirlew ’27, Moog Aircraft Group, Electrical Engineering Manager “…BEST-DECISION-I-MADE-IN-MY-LIFE.” Meet Barbara Alves ’26, Google, Product Partnerships Manager “…EYE-OPENING.” Meet Alannah Paren ’26, AutoCamp, CRM Manager…