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A Day in the Life

In this series, students share their daily routines around the Yale campus. 

A Day in the Life: Luisa Locatelli ’25

We followed second-year MBA student Luisa Locatelli as she went to class, worked out, and planned events for the SOM community. Photos by Tony Rinaldo. 

A seated person working on a laptop in a library study space, with other people doing the same

A Day in the Life: Rahul Sharma ’25

We followed MAM student Rahul Sharma ’25 as he went to class, worked on his startup, and rehearsed for a student-run play. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

A person wearing a backpack and holding a disposable coffee cup entering a classroom

A Day in the Life: Blake Christensen ’26

We followed first-year EMBA student Blake Christensen as he traveled to New Haven, attended class, and socialized with friends—all with two kids in tow. Photos by Tony Rinaldo and Blake Christensen.

An adult and two children sitting at a table, taking a selfie

A Day in the Life: Ano Shonhiwa ’25

We spent a day with second-year MBA student Ano Shonhiwa as he attended class, caught up with friends, and participated in SOM traditions. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

A person walking across a paved stone courtyard, with two large buildings in the background

A Day in the Life: Radhika Vy ’25

We followed second-year MBA student Radhika Vy as she went to class, ventured to campus food trucks, and planned the annual SOM musical. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

A person studying in an outdoor academic courtyard, with a large library in the background

A Day in the Life: Madeleine Yi ’25

We spent a day with MBA student Madeleine Yi as she went to class, led club meetings, and relaxed with friends. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

A person sitting at a table in a library working on a laptop

A Day in the Life: Eric Chen ’24

We spent a day with GBS student Eric Chen as he went to class, played squash, and worked on his startup. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

Two people playing squash

A Day in the Life: Lauren D’Souza ’25

We spent a day with first-year MBA student Lauren D’Souza as she went to class, organized a book exchange, and ventured out to the Yale Farm. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

A person walking a dog outside

A Day in the Life: Emma Herlinger ’24

We spent a day with Emma Herlinger ’24, a student in the Master of Advanced Management program, as she crossed the Yale campus for class, exercise, and meetups with friends.

Students eating lunch

A Day in the Life: Adil Sahdev ’24

We spent a day with Adil Sahdev, a student in the Master’s Degree in Asset Management program, as he went to class, studied with friends, and enjoyed New Haven cuisine. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.
 

A student eating lunch outside