“The Tuck MBA program creates a safe space for students to step up, take risks, and learn by doing.”
HIGHLIGHTS OF MY TUCK EXPERIENCE
When I first arrived at Tuck, there was no dedicated club for European students and interests. Recognizing this gap, my accomplished classmate Ben Marshall T’24 and I co-founded the Tuck Europe Club during our first year. Over the past two years, we’ve worked to organize events that foster awareness and appreciation for European culture, business, and politics. As we graduate, I am excited to see how the next co-chairs will continue to grow and strengthen the Tuck Europe Club.
Building camaraderie with classmates was another highlight of my Tuck experience. This bond grew naturally during international travels, like my GIX to China, and through launching ExperTuck in 2023, a peer learning initiative similar to TEDx.
ON LEVERAGING TUCK RESOURCES
At Tuck, I’ve been fortunate to utilize the alumni network to develop invaluable relationships. Surprisingly, the network’s impact was immediate—just hours after receiving my admission, a Paris-based alumnus contacted me to guide my decision. He’s remained a dedicated mentor, tracking my progress throughout my two years.
ADVICE FOR PROSPECTIVE MBA STUDENTS
I advise people considering an MBA to select a program that focuses on leadership development. Realistically, you can learn accounting or finance from online videos, but becoming an effective leader requires a fully immersive, hands-on experience. The Tuck MBA program creates a safe space for students to step up, take risks, and learn by doing. Due to the uniquely collaborative nature of a Tuck MBA, students have opportunities to lead teams, manage projects, and understand what it takes to inspire and influence others. So, as you’re evaluating programs, dig into each school’s approach to leadership development.
WHAT I WILL MISS ABOUT TUCK
After Tuck, I will miss my classmates and faculty, many of whom have become lifelong friends. While many of the T’24s will be living in different cities across the US and around the globe, I have no doubt that our friendships will endure, and the geographical differences will only enrich our future adventures.
Consulting
France
Grenoble Ecole de Management
BNP Paribas
Tuck Europe Club (co-founder); Tuck Africa Club; Tuck Emerging Markets Conference; ExperTuck; Visiting Executive Program
Global Insight Expedition to China; First-Year Project supporting BlackRock in identifying investment opportunities in the Green Economy
Liberty Mutual Corporate Strategy
Corporate Valuation with Anant Sundaram; Power and Influence with Pino Audia; Strategic Leadership with Sydney Finkelstein
The close-knit community at Tuck provides an unparalleled environment for developing strong relationships and friendships with classmates, faculty, and alumni. To this day, one of my best friends is a former study group member who was also my dorm neighbor. Additionally, I’ve been fortunate to develop mentorship relationships with high-caliber alumni who have consistently taken the time to offer valuable advice. I am confident that these relationships will endure well beyond my time at Tuck.
Bain & Co, New York
My experience at Tuck has been transformative, shaping me into a more self-aware and authentic leader. This journey began with a thought-provoking conversation with a faculty member, who shared a profound insight: “Leadership is an inward journey.” Inspired by this, I tapped into Tuck’s rich resources to explore my core values, motivations, and passions. I embraced the opportunity to receive coaching from career mentors, alumni, and seasoned executives, whose guidance helped me better understand myself and my goals.
Moreover, I developed my leadership skills through experiential learning opportunities at Tuck, notably by leading two conferences. This hands-on experience challenged me to put theory into practice. As I approach graduation, I am better equipped to influence people, drive change, and make a meaningful impact.
