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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: Henry Melzer ’26

We followed second-year MBA student Henry Melzer as he went to class, practiced casing, and worked on his startup. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

A person sitting at a desk working on a computer

A Day in the Life: Joysha Agarwal ’26

We followed Silver Scholar Joysha Agarwal as she went to class, worked on assignments, and ate at her favorite New Haven spots.

Two people standing at the counter of a casual restaurant

A Day in the Life: Kristen Sueing ’25

We followed Kristen Sueing, a student in the Master’s in Public Education program, as she traveled to New Haven for a residence week packed with classes, shared meals, and storytelling. Photos by Tony Rinaldo except where noted.

A smiling person sitting at a desk in an auditorium, surrounded by other seated people

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