Priyal Khurana
Full-Time MBA, Class of 2019
Hometown: Gurgaon
Home State: Haryana
Home Country: India
Previous Institution & Degree: Panjab University, Chandigarh (Chemical Engineering)
Pre-MBA Industry: Oil and Gas
Pre-MBA Company: KBR
Pre-MBA Title: Technical Professional
Desired Post-MBA Industry: Energy
Desired Post-MBA Function: Finance
Summer Internship Company: Wood Mackenzie
Summer Internship Title: Intern Energy Consultant
Degree Concentration: Energy and Finance
Student Organization Membership: Consulting Club, Energy Club, Finance Club, Rice Indo-American Business Club (RIABC)
What about the Rice MBA program has surprised you the most?
The most surprising thing is how well the courses are integrated with each other. All the professors know what other professors are teaching and they make sure to help us connect everything together. Having the ability to bring everything together to understand and solve real world problems is the one thing I will take with me from Rice MBA
What has been your favorite moment of your Rice MBA experience so far?
It’s not just one. It happens every week. Hands down it will be ‘Partio’
What is your favorite thing about and/or favorite spot in Houston?
Houston has one of the highest per capita number of restaurants. I’m a foodie and I’m glad I’m in Houston
In a sentence, what is the one piece of advice you have for prospective students?
If a beautiful campus, amazing faculty, and an even amazing community is what you are looking for, you won’t go wrong with Rice.