Christy Aroopala

Home Country: United States

Home State: TX

Undergraduate Institution: Rice University

Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Biology & Political Science

Pre-MBA Industry: Tech, Analytics/ Data Science

Pre-MBA Company: Moroch Partners (digital marketing company)

Pre-MBA Title: Sr. Director Data & Analytics

Desired industry post-MBA: Entrepreneurship, Strategy

Desired job function post-MBA: Strategy, Analytics

Degree Concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Student Organization Membership: Entrepreneurship Association, Forte, Rice Business Women's Organization, Strategy Association, Technology Association, Women in Leadership Conference

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA? The most surprising part of my Rice MBA experience has been just how much I have learned and grown and changed. The whole experience has been so much more than I expected, and I am so glad I made the right decision to come back to Rice to get my MBA.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience? My favorite thing about my Rice MBA experience so far is the amazing professors that we get to learn from. They are the top in their respective fields, but they are also willing to go out of their way to help students reach their goals. It is really different from any other educational experience in undergrad or grad school.

What do you love most about Houston? I am from Houston, and the thing I love most about Houston is the culture here is so warm and welcoming. There is something for everyone in terms of culture, food, and entertainment. There is always something fun to do or something new to try.

What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective? My one piece of advice for a prospective student is to just trust the process and get ready to meet a new version of yourself after your Rice MBA.