Nate Weissman

Home Country: United States

Home State: MA

Undergraduate Institution: Springfield College

Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): BS in Sport Management

Pre-MBA Industry: OOH Advertising

Pre-MBA Company: Outfront Media

Pre-MBA Title: Charting Manager

Desired industry post-MBA: Media/Entertainment

Desired job function post-MBA: Strategy

Degree Concentrations: Operations & Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management

Student Organization Membership: Athletics Club, Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA? The most surprising part was how fast the imposter syndrome went away. I believe it was Austen White that during Launch told us "Rice saw something in you, you are here for a reason" and I really took that to heart. I come from an unconventional background for an MBA student, so keeping that in my mind has helped me overcome the imposter syndrome.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience? Favorite thing has definitely been the people. I've met some awesome people that I know will stay close with for a long time. Even the people that I'm not super close with, building that network for now and the future has been a lot of fun.

What do you love most about Houston? Probably the cliche answer, but the food scene is hard to beat. You can get authentic food of any cuisine here which is hard to do. Another thing I love is the campus, running the outer loop or even just walking around always feels like it's own little Eden within the greater city of Houston.

What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective? You need to keep your head up and keep hustling.