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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: 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: 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: 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: Hana Ezaldein ’24

We spent a day with first-year MBA student Hana Ezaldein as she went to class, hung out with friends, and explored New Haven. Photos by Tony Rinaldo.

Students at an outdoor cafe

A Day in the Life: Stephen Potts ’24

We spent a day with Stephen Potts, a first-year MBA student, as he exercised, hung out with friends, and joined in class discussions. 

Stephen Potts walking with friends