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A Day in the Life

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

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A Day in the Life: Anna Epple ’26

We followed Master’s in Global Business and Society student Anna Epple ’26, as she attended two different courses on AI, ate local bagels, and attended a Diwali celebration. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

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A Day in the Life: Lizzie Heywood ’26

We followed Lizzie Heywood, a student in the Asset Management program, as she went to class, hung out with friends, and prepared for her first American Halloween. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.