Student Voices
Stern Stories
Every Sternie has a story. Learn more about the student experience beyond the classes, cases, and clubs.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
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Candace Kirsksey, MBA 2018
"Stern's community was the determining factor in my choice of business school. When I visited as a prospective student, I found the student body to be warm, welcoming and inclusive."
![MBA Student Matias Ferraro](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/assets/images/Matias%20Ferraro_0.jpg?h=e46cbb3c&itok=4mVYGFM7)
Matias Ferraro, MBA 2020
"The community here is unique. When people talk about the IQ+EQ value, you really understand the meaning once you are here."
![Zuha Qazi, MBA 2017 MBA alumni Zuha Qazi](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/assets/images/Zuha_Qazi_2.jpg?h=0148d816&itok=8hL0oMun)
Zuha Qazi, MBA 2017
"My favorite thing about New York isn't a particular spot or experience, it's a feeling. It's cliche, but New York really does have this buzz, this electricity, that can't really be replicated."