Gurpreet Chahal
PMBA '24
Hometown: Winnipeg
Home State: Manitoba
Home Country: Canada
Undergraduate Institution: University of Waterloo
Undergraduate Degree and Major: Chemical Engineering
Current Industry: Energy
Current Company: Johnson Matthey
Current Title: Senior Technical Service Engineer
Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting
Desired job function post-MBA: Energy Consulting
Student Organization Membership:
- Consulting Association
- Jones Gives Back
- Energy Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The most surprising part of my Rice MBA experience has been the amount of support we have from the faculty to ensure that we succeed in this program. The small class sizes and approachable professors has made the experience very enjoyable.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
My favorite thing about my MBA experience has been the close-knit community within Rice Business. This is one of those things that is embedded in Rice's culture to provide students a supportive school environment, and I have not experienced it anywhere else.
What do you LOVE most about Houston?
I love Houston's diversity in all aspects — from cultures to opportunities in various industries that it has to offer.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student?
One piece of advice that I would like to share with a prospective student is that Rice Business is a school comprised of some of the best faculty members from around the world, therefore, take advantage of your two years at Rice to learn and make the most out of it.