Student Perspective

Building My Pride Network at 25th ROMBA Conference
Angelina Cayabyab
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Building My Pride Network at 25th ROMBA Conference

Connecting with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide—and meeting Monet X Change

In Washington, D.C., Full-Time MBA Angelina Cayabyab shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone to connect with LGBTQ+ professionals nationwide.

Over the EDGE: Reinventing Myself by Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
New MBA student Esther Muriithi on her first day of grad school
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Over the EDGE: Reinventing Myself by Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Lessons learned in networking as an extroverted introvert and UC Davis MBA student

Esther Muriithi shares her experience juggling being a Sacramento MBA student, nurse and parent, and how she’s spreading her wings to become a better networking professional.

How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student
Ziyan Xu MPAc 22 in the classroom
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How I Joined the MPAc Program as an International Student

“A tremendous launch pad” toward a rewarding accounting career

International student and 2022 Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Ziyan Xu shares tips for pursuing a graduate accounting degree.

Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program
New Student Laksh Suryanarayanan MSBA 23 with staff
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Bootcamp Basics: Getting Up to Speed in the MSBA Program

From Amazon to PayPal to UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics

After working globally for Amazon and PayPal for seven years, Laksh Suryanarayanan’s path led to the UC Davis MSBA program.

Defining My Leadership Style at UC Davis
Deepi Agarwal MBA 22 at Collaborative Leadership Retreat in Monterey
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Defining My Leadership Style at UC Davis

Collaborative Leadership Program becomes foundational to my future

What makes a great leader? Deepi Agarwal MBA 22 shares insights from her UC Davis experience in the Collaborative Leadership Program and a three-day retreat with C-suite executives.

5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two
Leticia Garay, Jocelyn Guzman and Esther Muriithi at a park in Sacramento
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5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two

Get involved, indulge yourself and seek staff expertise

Building on her advice, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay offers five more tips to help you get ahead in grad school.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part One
Four Sacramento Part-Time MBA students celebrate finishing their first year in the program
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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part One

Growing through challenges in my grad school journey

"Self-compassion is the real key to success," says Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay as she shares lessons learned during the first year of the program.

Meet Our 2022 Commencement Student Speakers
Commencement 2022 Student Speakers
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Meet Our 2022 Commencement Student Speakers

Six new grads share inspirations, memories and what’s next

We asked our six soon-to-be grads speakers about their experiences before their commencement addresses to the largest graduating class in school history

Student-Athlete Life Prepared Me for Part-Time MBA
Day in the Life graphic featuring Sacramento MBA student Brandyn Lee
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Student-Athlete Life Prepared Me for Part-Time MBA

Aggie football routines positioned me well for challenges of work and MBA - you can do it!

Aggie alum and former football player, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Brandyn Lee shares how his student-athlete experience now helps him balance investment banking and MBA.

How MSBA Students Are Driving Value for Client Firms
Shubham Mehra MSBA 22 takes a photo at UC Davis' main campus
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How MSBA Students Are Driving Value for Client Firms

How my practicum project set me up for success

“Our work as students results in big changes for our partners and the opportunity to expand our technical knowledge and gain real-world experience.”

Chasing My Passion—Pivoting to New Industry and Career
Gianne Yeung MBA 23 at the UC Davis San Ramon campus
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Chasing My Passion—Pivoting to New Industry and Career

Curiosity sparked as a Part-Time MBA led to new gig in data analytics

Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Gianne Yeung maps her career switch and how she knew it was time to make the jump.

My Professor Became My Career Mentor
Cami Harris MBA 22 and Professor Andy Hargadon
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My Professor Became My Career Mentor

“Professor Hargadon, through his effective and engaging instruction, opened my mind”

Full-Time MBA student Camille Harris says Professor Andrew Hargadon’s enthusiasm for innovation and entrepreneurship helped her find her way forward.

Online MBA Residential in Napa Highlights Wine, Food, Ag
Welcome to Napa Valley sign
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Online MBA Residential in Napa Highlights Wine, Food, Ag

The power of unexpected connections and branching out of your comfort zone

Online MBA student Ashlee Bippus shares lessons in wine making, alternative meats, agtech and more from recent weekend residential.