Sai Sandeep
FTMBA '25
Home country: Nigeria
Home state: Lagos
Undergraduate institution: University of Houston
Undergraduate degree and major (and minor, if applicable): Mechanical engineering
Pre-MBA industry: Energy
Pre-MBA company: SEEPCO
Pre-MBA title: Project lead
Desired industry post-MBA: Management consulting
Desired job function post-MBA: Management consulting
Degree specializations: Energy, operations and supply chain management
Student organization membership: Real Estate Association, Asian Business Student Association, CleanTech Association, Consulting Association, The Adam Smith Society
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA? Every single person I interact with at Rice is extremely friendly and helpful, including the professors, academic advisors, administrative staff, career development office, second years, and even the class cohort. The individual attention and personalized support I received is truly unique from my previous institutions.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience?
- Strategy class by Professor Balaji Koka
- Finance class by Professor Alan Crane
- The ILEs
- Partios!!
What do you love most about Houston? What I love most about Houston is its welcoming atmosphere and diverse culture. Having lived in various countries, I found Houston to be the perfect place to settle down. The city's friendly people, affordable living, and abundance of opportunities make it stand out. The museum district and its status as the Space City and energy capital add to its appeal. Most of all, I adore Houston's culinary scene, where I've enjoyed exploring diverse cuisines with friends. In essence, Houston's warmth, cultural richness, and culinary diversity make it a truly special place to call home.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student? Embrace the journey with an open mind and a growth mindset. Approach your MBA experience as an opportunity for personal and professional development.