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Real Humans for the Holidays: Winter Snow Edition

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Steven Yang, UCI Merage MBA Class of 2026

What do you like most about the December holidays?
The breaks from work/school and getting together with loved ones.

Which song is a must-have on your holiday playlist?
Baby – Justin Bieber (inside joke)

What is your favorite holiday movie or book?
Die Hard

This or that?

Ugly Sweaters
Giving Gifts
Artificial Tree
Hot Chocolate
Holiday Party

Do you have any campus community events or traditions at your school for the holidays?
Holiday get-togethers and exclusive pin-drops! Our program office and graduate student association hosts a holiday party to bring together everyone across the graduate business programs together, and the program office offers an exclusive pin for dressing up (which is used in a year-long competition between all business programs).

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? If so, what’s one for the upcoming year?
Land an internship!

Advice or well wishes for current MBA applicants:
Enjoy your holidays, unwind, and de-stress. This is also a good time to reconnect with current students you’ve been in touch with during your application process!

Lauren Wakal
Lauren Wakal has been covering the MBA admissions space for more than a decade, from in-depth business school profiles to weekly breaking news and more.