Bunmi Aiwerioghene
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Richmond
Home State: Texas
Home Country: United States
Undergraduate Institution: Prairie View A&M University
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Chemical Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Consulting, Manufacturing
Pre-MBA Company: ExxonMobil, Accenture
Pre-MBA Title: Process Engineer, Industry Solutions & Services Consultant
Desired industry post-MBA: Strategy Consultant
Desired job function post-MBA: Consulting
Degree Concentrations:
- Strategic Management
Student Organization Membership:
- Forte
- Entrepreneurship Association
- Finance Association
- The Consortium
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
I knew the MBA program would be rigorous but the first semester was more intense than anticipated. I had to learn how I wanted to cope with the new stress level.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
The small, tight-knit community at Rice has been great. I value the relationships that I have built. I also love the Partios and Lunch Colloquiums.
What do you love most about Houston?
As someone who has lived in Houston for years, there is always something new to discover. I truly value the food, the culture, and the diversity, and I love how there's a community mindset here in Houston. Everyone is so friendly.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
The first semester will be tough, as you are learning to get into the rhythm of academics, but you will survive it.