Lili Jiang

Hometown: Shanghai
Home State: Shanghai
Home Country: China
Previous Institution & Degree: Hunan University of Science and Technology (B.A. in English; Minor in International Business)

Pre-MBA Industry: Manufacturing and Technology
Pre-MBA Company: EVERREDTRONICS LTD.
Pre-MBA Title: Marketing Manager
Desired Post-MBA Industry: Technology, Renewable Energy, Sustainability
Desired Post-MBA Function: Strategy, Marketing

Summer Internship Company: OwlSpark
Summer Internship Title: Startup Co-Founder

Degree Concentration: Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Student Organization Membership: Asian Business Student Association (ABSA), CleanTech Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Finance Club, Operations & Supply Chain Club, Rice Marketing Club, Strategy Club, Technology Club

What about the Rice MBA program has surprised you the most?
Be ready for the rigorous study but also for a lot of fun here: Thursday afternoon partio- free beers, and all kinds of other partios sponsored by school clubs and recruiters; We also have great treks of Technology, Energy, Consulting, Banking across the US. You won't miss it!

What has been your favorite moment of your Rice MBA experience so far?
3DS is definitely a fantastic program for me. If you are entrepreneurship-minded and plan to start your own company during or after graduation or in future, take a first flavor from the program. It's 3 days long but you will learn a lot of new stuff and meet many interesting people.

What is your favorite thing about and/or favorite spot in Houston?
As a basketball fan, my favorite thing in Houston is no more than sitting at the Toyota Center and watching Rocket fight for the Final!

In a sentence, what is the one piece of advice you have for prospective students?
Be prepared for the excitement and hardship in your journey, as you never know what will come and what won't; Be yourself, as it's not about who others want you to be, it's about who you are, what you want to do.