Nimo Quadri
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Lagos
Home State: Lagos
Home Country: Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Psychology and Chemistry
Pre-MBA Industry: Education
Pre-MBA Company: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pre-MBA Title: College Instructor and Career Counselor
Desired industry post-MBA: Management Consulting
Desired job function post-MBA: Consultant
Degree Concentrations:
- Strategic Management
Student Organization Membership:
- Black Business Student Association
- Consulting Association
- Rice Business Student Association for Full Time
- Forte
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The most surprising part is experiencing the benefit of have a small class structure. Of course, I knew coming to the program that the class would be small. However, it has been amazing how I get to see and interact with 90% of my classmates on the hallway, at LC or partio, at club events, etc. It has also been so easy to reach out to second years and Rice MBA administrators whenever I have questions.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
The amount of information I have learned so far. I think the MBA space is the only space where I would have such opportunities. My classmates are all smart and intelligent individuals, and it has been amazing learning through their shared experiences.
What do you love most about Houston?
Food and the warm weather! I have loved exploring the food scene in the Houston area with my classmates. Most times, it is also really nice outside compared to Minnesota.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
It will all work out, so enjoy the process and be your true self!