Originally from El Paso, TX, Robert Palacios, ‘21, is a Mexican-American who worked in economic development and startups prior to coming to Chicago Booth. Robert shares his unique perspective about why he chose to pursue an MBA, the value of...
To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about embracing all of who I am. As a half Puerto Rican from California, I have spent most of my life hearing that I was not enough to fit into any group. From my seasonal skin tones to my broken Spanish, I floated...
Hi everyone, I’m Pedro. I’m a member of Booth’s Class of 2021, who has been having tons of fun getting to know the most interesting people I’ve ever met. Whether I’m participating in Wine Club events or traveling with those in the Investment Banking...
Immediately after the aircraft touched down in Lima, loud chanting and song broke out across the plane. After seeing the confused look on my face, the gentleman next to me kindly explained that millions from across South America were currently...
One of the best parts of attending business school is having the opportunity to travel to amazing locations with your classmates. Incoming Class of 2014 student Ryan Grand recounts his trip to Colombia as part of Booth’s Random Walk program.
