Eveleen Chung, MBA 2027
Eveleen Chung, Luxury & Retail MBA 2027
Hometown
East Brunswick, NJ
Undergraduate
Rutgers University - Double major in Plant Science & Biotechnology
Previous Industry
The Sill, Tiffany & Co.
Student Clubs
Stern Student Government - VP of Focus
Outclass
Luxury & Retail Club
Graduate Marketing Association
Asian Business Society
One sentence quote about your experience at NYU Stern so far:
A place where I have access to the tools and support to move my career on my terms.
Why did you decide to pursue the focused one-year MBA program?
As someone with 9 years of industry experience, I was very sure of where I wanted to expand my career. The Focused MBA program would expose me to the same network and resources as a traditional 2 year program in half the time and cost. It was the most efficient way to achieve the goals I had set for myself.
How would you describe the culture and community within your class?
I love my cohort and am so thankful to be a part of such a promising year! Since we're all so passionate about the retail world, the group chat is filled with upcoming pop ups, networking events, and interesting articles. I can confidently say I've learned just as much outside the classroom as I have in, and much of that is due to the incredible knowledge and experience my classmates have.
What has been your favorite class at Stern? Why?
I've always been interested in the food and beverage industry, so I took Professor Hans Taparia's "Social Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Food Business" in the fall and it's the best decision I made. The class really digs deep into what how to build a social enterprise with intention. I'm really looking forward to the term's project, where we work in teams as a "startup" to solve an issue related to sustainability and social impact.
What advice do you have for prospective students?
Take the time to really understand why you want an MBA. Be honest with yourself about your goals so you can accurately identify which schools and programs are best suited for your needs. Sign up for info sessions and make sure you attend. And always reach out to the admissions team if you have any questions!