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UCLA Anderson Student Association president Juhie Rathor (’24) and Fully Employed MBA Council president Tiffany Lin (’24) candidly discuss how UCLA Anderson manifests its leadership ethos within the student experience. From clubs to extracurriculars to study groups, there is no shortage of student leadership opportunities.
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Careers and Recruiting | Faculty support | Full-Time MBAs | General | Internships | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: Navigating MBA Recruiting at UCLA Anderson

About Ashvrya: Ashvrya grew up in Sacramento, California, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Health with a minor in Biology from San José State University. She began her career on the pre-med track and gained experience in healthcare settings, which sparked her interest in how systems and operations impact…
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Academics & Faculty | Director's Perspective | Friendships | Full-Time MBAs | General | Student Life | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: Surviving the "Wilderness" With My Learning Team

About John: John grew up in Columbia, MD before settling in southern California in 2013.  He studied Literary Journalism at UC Irvine, writing features and columns for the university publication’s sports section and hosting a sports talk radio show on 88.9FM in Irvine.  After graduating, he spent seven years in…
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Out@Anderson Hosts 2026 Awareness Week Celebrating LGBTQ+ Community and Storytelling

About Alyssa: Born and raised in New Jersey, Alyssa spent time living in NYC, Florida, and North Carolina before coming to Anderson. With a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Rutgers University, Alyssa worked across functions from front-end development to product management, to technical sales and marketing, most recently, at…
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Reviving a Tradition During Black History Month: The BBSA Legacy Conference at UCLA Anderson

About Nicole: Nicole Martin is a Full-Time MBA student at UCLA Anderson and Co-President of the Black Business Students Association. Before Anderson, she worked in management consulting at Accenture and held customer facing roles at Nike and Levi’s. At Anderson, Nicole is focused on building community and preparing for a…
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Careers and Recruiting | Case Competitions | Director's Perspective | Full-Time MBAs | General | Internships | Los Angeles | MBA Admissions | Media & Entertainment | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: Both/And - Entertainment and Consulting at Anderson

About Will: Will is from Montclair, New Jersey, and began his career in data consulting before pivoting into the music and media industry, where he worked at iHeartRadio in New York City managing partnerships between music festivals and streaming platforms. At UCLA Anderson, Will is exploring the intersection of consulting…
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Academics & Faculty | Anderson Women | Careers and Recruiting | Full-Time MBAs | General | Marketing | Student and Alumni Profiles | Student Life | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: What Makes Anderson's Curriculum Unique For Future Business Leaders

About Sydney: A Southern girl from Houston, Texas, Sydney has called Los Angeles home for the past five years. She began her career in corporate finance and accounting within the entertainment industry at Creative Artists Agency, where she gained exposure to both business operations and creative ecosystems. At Anderson, Sydney…
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First Year Perspectives: What Recruiting at Anderson Taught Me

About Nimit: Nimit grew up in India and studied law, but was quickly drawn toward roles centered on problem-solving and execution. He went on to work in management consulting and later in product roles at early-stage startups, where he gained exposure to building, scaling, and operating at the intersection of…
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When Tiffany Met Richie - A UCLA Love Story

Tiffany Lin ’24 and Richie Chang ’21—A Match Made at Anderson. When Tiffany was applying to Anderson, Richie was FEMBAassador co-president. Tiffany scheduled a UCLA Coffee Chat to learn about an MBA. What was meant to be a 30-minute call turned into the best five hours of their…
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Anderson Women | Careers and Recruiting | Director's Perspective | Full-Time MBAs | General | Los Angeles | MBA Admissions | Media & Entertainment | Student Perspectives

First Year Perspectives: From Greenlights to Grades - Translating a Creative Career into a MBA

About Mallory: Mallory grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved to Los Angeles for college, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations and Media Arts and Culture. She began her career at the United Nations, partnering with global stakeholders and governments, before making an organic transition into the entertainment…
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Students and Alumni Travel to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro for a Perspective on Brazil’s Business Landscape and Opportunities and Challenges in Latin America’s Largest Economy

Sunday, December 14 – Saturday, December 20, 2025 During winter break, 34 UCLA Anderson students and alumni from across programs traveled to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to examine Brazil’s dynamic economy, innovation ecosystem, and leadership context across consumer goods, health tech, venture capital, energy, infrastructure, mobile communications and…
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First Year Perspectives: The Hidden Strength International Applicants Have and Don't Realize

About Ammar: Born and raised in Pakistan, Ammar’s journey has been shaped by storytelling, curiosity, and a willingness to step into unfamiliar worlds. What began as a love for films and novels became a global career spanning South Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. He studied Communications with…
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World Today Discussion Series: Venezuela at a Crossroads: Geopolitical Implications of the Removal of Nicolás Maduro

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM PT Venezuela stands at a critical juncture following the unprecedented removal of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. government – a development that is reshaping the political and economic landscape of the region. This turning point raises pressing questions about Washington’s strategic objectives, the future…
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