Crystal Ho

Home City: Richmond, TX

Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame

Undergraduate Degree and Major: Chemical Engineering

Pre-MBA Industry: Energy - Oil and Gas

Pre-MBA Company: Liberty Energy

Pre-MBA Title: Operations Accounting Manager

MBA Program: Professional MBA - Evening

Desired Industry Post-MBA: Energy - Oil and Gas

Desired Job Function Post-MBA: Energy - Oil and Gas

Student Organization Membership: Rice Business Board Fellows, Consulting Association, The Adam Smith Society, Rice Business Women's Organization

Officer: I was a first-year rep for the Women in Leadership Conference. I am running for Rice Business Student Association for Professionals (RBSAP) Executive Committee currently and hope to hold a chair position for WILC next year.

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience? How much time I actually did have! It was all about prioritizing activities, but really I did have the time to do all the things I wanted.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far? The people! The camaraderie of the evening cohort is amazing! We all have day jobs, and it's hard to want to come to school for a few hours after, but through our shared experiences, we really bonded and got to know each other well!

What do you love most about Houston? The food! You can find anything you are craving, and it's all so good!

What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student? Enjoy your MBA. It's easy to get lost in the changes and pivots day to day, but don't forget about all the friends and experiences you are gaining along the way.