Student POV

Caroline Petro ’26 relied on personalized coaching and interview prep provided by the Career Development Office as she navigated the consulting internship search. 

With a background in New York City government, Malik Dent ’26 wanted to build cross-sectoral partnerships in support of vulnerable communities.

At SOM, Majo Guemez ’26 found an ethos of mutual support among her peers, from Hockey Club practice to interview prep.

Ellie Utter ’26 wanted to improve her leadership skills while focusing on impact-oriented work. At SOM, she found a community of students applying deeply held values across industries.

Joao Rocha ’24 says that Yale SOM provided the resources to help him transition from consulting to a career in the food and beverage industry.

Melanie Fan ’24 describes how New Haven’s world-class museums—and the opportunity to enroll in art and film classes—drew her to SOM. 

From the Investment Management Club to the soccer team, Yale SOM’s student groups have created a unique educational experience for Gurkamal Pannu ’24, a joint-degree student in the MBA and Master’s in Asset Management programs. 

Chloe Yang ’24 describes how Yale SOM's affinity groups helped her create a tight-knit community that supports her on campus and beyond.

Fernando Morey Perez ’24 describes how his learning experience has been enriched by classmates from around the Yale campus and around the word. 

Emma Herlinger ’24 describes the overlapping circles of connections she has formed at Yale SOM, on campus and beyond.