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Take the Points: My Summer With the NFL

by Sanchit Wadhawan

Guest blog by Sanchit Wadhawan In the summer of 2024, I interned with the National Football League in their legalized sports betting department. While there, I got to work on some really interesting projects related to sports betting and how it...

Careers and RecruitingResearch and Learning Centers

“It’s okay to feel uncomfortable. It’s okay to feel anxious. It’s okay to feel uncertain.” Insights from a seasoned Product Manager

by Holly Holcomb

Guest blog by Holly Holcomb On a crisp winter morning, Cord Frieden, ’04, a Booth alum and seasoned Product Manager, visited Gleacher Center to share career insights with Booth Tech Group (BTG) students during a lunch and learn event co-hosted by...

AcademicsWomen at Booth

Class Spotlight: Women as CEOs, Investors, Directors & Executives

by Eileen Welch

Guest blog by Eileen Welch Class and Professor Overview One of my favorite experiences during my time at Booth has been being a student, and now a Teaching Assistant, in Alyssa Rapp’s class Women as CEOs, Investors, Directors, and Executives. The...

Life In ChicagoSocial Life @ Booth

A Journey to Remember: Embracing Friendships, Experiences, and Growth at Booth

by Katie Gao

Guest blog by Katie Gao As my time at Booth draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey these past two years have been. While the entire MBA experience has been transformative, it’s my second year that truly stands out—a...

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Booth Technology Group (BTG) in the Bay Area – Tech Trek 2025

by The Booth Experience

Guest blog by Karla Acosta, Sampada Bhootna, Kriti Ganotra, Fermin Liu, Archita Mishra, and Saloni Mundhra Every year, the Booth Technology Group (BTG) hosts Tech Trek – a unique opportunity to gain first hand exposure to tech companies shaping the...

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT “It was an exceptionally inspiri CLUB SPOTLIGHT

“It was an exceptionally inspiring day as women from diverse industries and backgrounds gathered to share their experiences of breaking barriers and advancing gender equity in business.” - Cherie Lau, Second Year MBA Student / CWIB Professional Development Co-Chair

Check out her blog post about her experience on The Booth Experience: https://theboothexp.com/2024/11/chicago-women-in-business-annual-conference-celebrating-our-differences/
Our students embarked on the annual Diwali Cruise Our students embarked on the annual Diwali Cruise hosted by @southasiansatbooth filled with endless dancing, delectable Indian Cuisine, and celebratory traditions! This event is not to be missed!
Boothies celebrated Halloween this past weekend wi Boothies celebrated Halloween this past weekend with a party thrown by the Belgian Club! Check out the range of costumes that Boothies wore to get into the festive spirit!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT “I found an exhilarating blen STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

“I found an exhilarating blend of learning, laughter, and lasting connections. And now, I am looking forward to diving deeper into my studies, making lifelong friends, and contributing to the diverse tapestry of the Booth community.” - Bethel Ahi Onah, First Year MBA Student

Check out her blog post about her experience on The Booth Experience: https://theboothexp.com/2024/10/first-month-at-chicago-booth-as-an-international-student
RANDOM WALK SPOTLIGHT “We knew that we could al RANDOM WALK SPOTLIGHT

“We knew that we could all count on each other for the upcoming two years. We were so grateful to have met one another and could not have imagined that we had all just met a mere 10 days prior as it felt as if we had known each other for years. We even got matching bucket hats to commemorate our trip together and keep the spirit alive when we got back to Chicago and coined the term “Croothies” (Croatia Boothies)!“ -Tori Somsak, First Year MBA Student

Check out her blog post about her experience on The Booth Experience: https://theboothexp.com/2024/10/croatia-random-walk/
As a wrap up to orientation, our first year studen As a wrap up to orientation, our first year students participated in “Fall Frolics” - a cohort competition winning points for spirit and field games! 1Y student @peacepuja captured a recap of her experience!
Happy First Week of School! The Autumn quarter has Happy First Week of School! The Autumn quarter has just started and our students are excited about joining new clubs, meeting classmates, and taking on challenging courses!
Some highlights from the annual Booth vs Kellogg B Some highlights from the annual Booth vs Kellogg Battle of the Bands!

1 - Order of the Phoenix before the show
2 - Sharif DJing for the opener
3 - Eitamar showing off his no-look playing skills
4 - The students from both schools were hyped and brought signs to support their friends
5 - Murders and Acquisitions rocking out
6 - Irene singing her heart out with Order of the Phoenix
7 - At the end of the night, Booth and Order of the Phoenix took home the trophy 🐦‍🔥 

All photos: @ilanadaniellehabib
Amazing food, drinks, and music at the Global Vill Amazing food, drinks, and music at the Global Village @ihouse_chicago to celebrate the diverse cultures of our student body! 🌎🌍🌏
Maria Suarez of @chicagoboothgbc says “Booth is an incredibly diverse school with people who come from all over the world. Getting to see my fellow classmates sharing their cultures through food and music with the rest of UChicago was amazing.” 

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During this past winter quarter, the Healthcare Gr During this past winter quarter, the Healthcare Group (HCG) at Booth organized two main events: a January trek to Boston, the heart of biotech innovation, and a February conference in Chicago, spotlighting the triple aim of healthcare.
 
“Through the trek and the conference, we’ve been focused on forging connections, creating learning opportunities, and igniting passion. As HCG co-chairs, we’re proud to see our healthcare community thriving at Booth and beyond with the strength of our alumni” – Kate & Marta, HCG co-chairs 🚀 

#HCG #HealthcareGroup #ChicagoBooth
Trying to figure out where in Chicago to live as a Trying to figure out where in Chicago to live as a Booth student? Check out our new blog post on the topic: https://theboothexp.com/2024/03/housing-at-booth/
This winter break BOLD (Booth Outdoor Leadership D This winter break BOLD (Booth Outdoor Leadership Development) @boothbold took 26 students to Antarctica - 2nd year Cookie Pooissarakit says “This is an incredible experience. Amid the icy landscapes and penguin colonies, we built warmth through shared moments that will stick with us forever. Here’s to breaking the ice and creating memories that’ll last a lifetime.”

#chicagobooth #theboothexperience 

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How are Boothies staying warm during this cold fro How are Boothies staying warm during this cold front? With a warm cup of cocoa before class of course!

Huge shoutout to the Wellness team for setting up a hot chocolate bar in Winter Garden today ☕️
Had the most cheery and wonderful kickoff to the s Had the most cheery and wonderful kickoff to the season at Booth with the Holigays party hosted by @outreachbooth! 

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Curious what Boothies wear to class? Check out the Curious what Boothies wear to class? Check out these fits at the Harper Center! 🍂 Autumn edition

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Celebrating Diwali at Booth the right way: on a cr Celebrating Diwali at Booth the right way: on a cruise 😎

Our 1Y vs 2Y dance off was definitely a highlight of the night! Happy Diwali week 🪔!

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Annual @boothlatamclub barbecue! 🍖 Over 100 stu Annual @boothlatamclub barbecue! 🍖
Over 100 students showed up to Promontory Point to enjoy a traditional LatAm-style barbecue.

1Y Tomás Soracco @tomsoracco from Argentina loves the LatAm community, "They have been more than warm and welcoming. 2Ys will always reach out and go out of their ways to help you and make sure your experience at Booth is the best it can be."

📸 @lucnapolitano 
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We can’t believe spooky season is over! 👻 Tri We can’t believe spooky season is over! 👻 Trick or treating with Parents Of Little Ones (POLO) group is arguably the cutest event all year 🎃🍬
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Every year, students kick off their first year at Every year, students kick off their first year at LEAD Orientation retreat in Wisconsin — led by 2nd year LEAD Facilitators, the days are full of learning, bonding, and meeting new friends! 

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