Full-time MBA | Tomi Odunsi

The Association of Hispanic and Black Business Students (AHBBS) date auction was an event that I led and it was my favorite at Stern. My roommates and I were auctioned off and we raised almost $4,000 for charity. It was a playful event but showed how when Sternies come together we can have a hugely positive impact on our community.

I really enjoyed Power and Politics. It was about leveraging your different forms of power to navigate the workplace. I found it to be very relevant and applicable to real life situations at work.

AHBBS and the Consortium have been a major source of community and support during my time at Stern. We maintain constant communication and help each other professionally. For example, when I was negotiating a new job offer, I went to one of my classmates for guidance and her transparency allowed me to negotiate in a smart and effective way.

Being in NYC afforded me the opportunity to intern part-time and try many different things while I was a student. The OCD on-campus recruiting process and job board were the channel that I used to get my summer internship and semester internship. These experiences have made me significantly more well-rounded and have been highlighted by recruiters that reach out about job opportunities within my space.

My decision to go to Stern was solidified at Admitted Students Preview Weekend after interacting with current students and alums. In particular, I found a specific alum who was willing to take me on as a mentee given my interest in pursuing a similar career path to hers. It was refreshing and encouraging to see how supportive she was even before I started school.

I really enjoyed the CFDA Consulting class. Building a business plan for a fashion designer taught me a lot about being disciplined and focused even in creative fields. It is something that I encounter in my role at Spotify all the time and building that foundational understanding while at Stern was extremely valuable.

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