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A Day in the Life

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

A person sitting at a desk working on a computer

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.

Two people standing at the counter of a casual restaurant

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.

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

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

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 studying in an outdoor academic courtyard, with a large library 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 sitting at a table in a library working on a laptop

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 walking a dog outside

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.

Students at an outdoor cafe

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.

Stephen Potts walking with friends

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.