Jessica Lin
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2019
Hometown: Irvine
Home State: California
Home Country: United States of America
Previous Institution & Degree: Pomona College (B.A. in Neuroscience)
Pre-MBA Industry: Healthcare
Pre-MBA Company: Baylor College of Medicine
Pre-MBA Title: Medical Student
Desired Post-MBA Industry: Healthcare
Desired Post-MBA Function: Healthcare Administration
Summer Internship Company: Geisinger Medical Center
Summer Internship Title: Business Fellow
Degree Concentration: Health Care Concentration and Dual Degree Program (MD/MBA)
Student Organization Membership: Asian Business Student Association (ABSA)Healthcare Club
What about the Rice MBA program has surprised you the most?
I've been surprised by how much I have enjoyed my quantitative classes like Finance and Managerial Accounting! I don't have a business background or very strong quantitative background, so I thought I wouldn't enjoy those classes. However, they've been some of my favorite classes, and I feel like I can actually understand WSJ articles now.
What has been your favorite moment of your Rice MBA experience so far?
My favorite moments of my Rice MBA experience so far are the Partios. They are great opportunities to eat good food, relax, and get to know my fellow classmates.
What is your favorite thing about and/or favorite spot in Houston?
Breakfast tacos, especially Torchy's.
In a sentence, what is the one piece of advice you have for prospective students?
Apply early, and have your friends and family read your essays!