Arden Barnett

Home Country: United States

Home State: MS

Undergraduate Institution: Texas Christian University

Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Accounting & Finance

Pre-MBA Industry: Consulting

Pre-MBA Company: Southern Research Group

Pre-MBA Title: Chief of Staff

Desired industry post-MBA: Real Estate

Desired job function post-MBA: Investments

Degree Concentrations: Finance, Real Estate

Student Organization Membership: Real Estate Association, Entrepreneurship Association, Finance Association, Golf Club

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA? How passionate and willing alumni are to help open doors for current MBA candidates to help Rice University expand its reach and prestige across numerous industries and job markets.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience? Connecting with successful Rice MBA alumni worldwide who also share a passion for the university.

What do you love most about Houston? The city's passion for food and the arts!

What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective? While getting your MBA, be willing to trust your instincts more than ever, and don't be afraid to take risks!