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Students and Alumni Travel to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro for a Perspective on Brazil’s Business Landscape and Opportunities and Challenges in Latin America’s Largest Economy

Sunday, December 14 – Saturday, December 20, 2025 During winter break, 34 UCLA Anderson students and alumni from across programs traveled to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to examine Brazil’s dynamic economy, innovation ecosystem, and leadership context across consumer goods, health tech, venture capital, energy, infrastructure, mobile communications and…
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First Year Perspectives: The Hidden Strength International Applicants Have and Don't Realize

About Ammar: Born and raised in Pakistan, Ammar’s journey has been shaped by storytelling, curiosity, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar worlds. What began as a love for films and novels became a global career spanning South Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. He studied Communications with…
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World Today Discussion Series: Venezuela at a Crossroads: Geopolitical Implications of the Removal of Nicolás Maduro

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM PT Venezuela stands at a critical juncture following the unprecedented removal of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. government – a development that is reshaping the political and economic landscape of the region. This turning point raises pressing questions about Washington’s strategic objectives, the future…
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First Year Perspectives: From the Workplace to the Classroom, Relearning How to Learn

About Fiona: Fiona grew up and began her career in China. She earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied Political Science and Accounting. Prior to Anderson, she spent several years in consulting roles that emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and execution, operating in environments that rewarded speed and…
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First Year Perspectives: Why Anderson's Culture Matters

About Emily: Originally from Greater Los Angeles, Emily returned home after spending a few years in foggy San Francisco, where she built her career at AT&T, working across B2B sales, sales enablement, and early-career talent acquisition. Her professional experience includes launching sales enablement programs, supporting enterprise clients, and leading early-career…
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First Year Perspectives: How Being a Double Bruin Impacted My Personal and Professional Journey

About Ryan: Ryan grew up in Folsom, California, a suburb just outside Sacramento. He’s the son of a couple Berkeley grads who broke rank and charted his path at UCLA, where he studied Economics and Political Science before graduating in 2019. Aside from a brief stint in San Francisco, Ryan…
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First Year Perspectives: Diving Into Entertainment at Anderson

About Sebastian: Sebastian is an LA native with a long standing passion for entertainment, especially music. Before Anderson, he worked in public relations and communications for a healthcare union and later moved into project management at a law firm. These roles helped him discover how much he enjoys communication and…
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First Year Perspectives: From NYC to LA, Building Home and Belonging at Anderson

About Amy: Amy was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, and spent parts of her childhood in Singapore and Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school in Taipei, she moved to Berkeley, California, where she studied Economics and Marketing at the University of California, Berkeley. There, she discovered her passion for…
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First Year Perspectives: My Journey as an International Student Arriving at UCLA Anderson

About Fabian: Fabian grew up in Germany, studied Mechanical Engineering, and earned an M.Sc. from RWTH Aachen University in Germany and from Tsinghua University in China. During this time, he stayed in California three times for several months each: once for a Semester abroad at UCSB in Santa Barbara, once…
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First Year Perspectives: Reflecting on Round 2 - Tips for First Time Applicants

About Esha: Living in eight states throughout her life from the Midwest, East Coast, South, and PNW, Esha is happy to find her new home on the West Coast in sunny Los Angeles. Prior to starting at UCLA Anderson, Esha received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University…
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Day in the Life: Healthcare Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

About Serena: Born and raised with a passion for engineering and healthcare innovation, Serena came to UCLA Anderson to expand her strategic toolkit and accelerate her impact in the medtech space. Before business school, she studied Mechanical Engineering at Rice University and worked as an R&D Engineer at Becton Dickinson,…
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