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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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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…