⚡️Aliyea Rizai

👉 Fun fact: With only 3 years of work experience at the time (and a prerequisite of 10 years), I pursued and gained admission, graduating from the INSEAD certificate course with distinction and among the top 10% of my class.

INSEAD is one of the world’s leading MBA programs with campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and North America (San Francisco). During this certificate program, I learned about the fundamentals of developing effective business… Show more

👉 Fun fact: With only 3 years of work experience at the time (and a prerequisite of 10 years), I pursued and gained admission, graduating from the INSEAD certificate course with distinction and among the top 10% of my class.

INSEAD is one of the world’s leading MBA programs with campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and North America (San Francisco). During this certificate program, I learned about the fundamentals of developing effective business strategies with disruptive technology—alongside business executives from around the world. Show less

I pursued this 2 year evening program to gain executive training from F500 company leaders in brand development, advertising, digital marketing and communications, social media, and public relations.

Curriculum Highlights: Designing A Social Media Strategy, Public Relations in Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Successful Marketing: Basics to New Directions, Web Analytics for Marketing Professionals

I interviewed and gained admission to University of Chicago Booth's prestigious ten-week Summer Business Scholars Program, learning from the professors and advisors of one of the world’s top MBA programs.

👉 Fun fact: Our cohort was one of the first groups to complete the program and my favorite office visit was with Boston Consulting Group.

Curriculum Highlights:

- Studied MBA-level marketing, accounting, financial analysis, capital markets, and competitive strategy… Show more

I interviewed and gained admission to University of Chicago Booth's prestigious ten-week Summer Business Scholars Program, learning from the professors and advisors of one of the world’s top MBA programs.

👉 Fun fact: Our cohort was one of the first groups to complete the program and my favorite office visit was with Boston Consulting Group.

Curriculum Highlights:

- Studied MBA-level marketing, accounting, financial analysis, capital markets, and competitive strategy
- Attended lectures featuring Chicago Booth’s world-renowned faculty and alumni
- Visited Fortune 500 Chicago-area corporations representing a variety of industries
- Made long-lasting friendships with peers from around the world Show less

I worked for a technology company and wanted to learn more about product management! This course broadened my thinking and problem-solving skills.

Curriculum Highlights: Managing the Product Lifecycle, Designing and Developing Products, Prioritizing for Product Roadmaps, Identifying and Targeting Customer Needs, Managing Product Teams

I studied at the University of Illinois' College of Business, double majoring in International Business (taking many of these classes in Europe) and Marketing.

👉 Fun facts: For most of my four years, I served on the executive board of the college's Society of Women in Business and was a chair & assistant regional director of the college's members-only business fraternity, Phi Chi Theta. I also used my extra time to help organize and brand the college's Business Diversity Exchange event… Show more

I studied at the University of Illinois' College of Business, double majoring in International Business (taking many of these classes in Europe) and Marketing.

👉 Fun facts: For most of my four years, I served on the executive board of the college's Society of Women in Business and was a chair & assistant regional director of the college's members-only business fraternity, Phi Chi Theta. I also used my extra time to help organize and brand the college's Business Diversity Exchange event for students two years in a row.

Marketing GPA: 3.85
International Business GPA: 3.91 Show less

Located in Madrid, Spain, University Pontificia Comillas offers a full semester exchange program for business students around the world.

👉 Fun fact: In my Business Negotiations class, I negotiated my semester grade from an A to an A+ using the skills I learned in class (I don't think they saw that coming)!

The ICADE School of Business and Economics ranks among the top business schools in Spain and has a membership with the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS).

Located in Bilbao, Spain, University of Deusto offers a summer international business program, equaling 6 college credits. The program included cultural visits to neighboring cities (Toledo, Pamplona, San Sebastian), corporate company visits, and immersion into Spain's society.

👉 Fun fact: One of the corporate company tours was with Marqués de Riscal, a famous family wine business in Rioja. The facade of their winery is noted as the "mini-Guggenheim."

This is where it all began! I spent my K-12 grade school years at North Shore Country Day School in Wilmette, IL.

👉 Fun fact: During the school year and summer of my Junior and Senior years, I worked 20+ hours a week as a staff manager (promoted at age 17) of Via Gelato Café in Glenview and then a hostess/staff trainer at Pinstripes in Northbrook to make my own money. I was also a three-sport athlete (volleyball, basketball, track & field), participated in choir and two plays a year… Show more

This is where it all began! I spent my K-12 grade school years at North Shore Country Day School in Wilmette, IL.

👉 Fun fact: During the school year and summer of my Junior and Senior years, I worked 20+ hours a week as a staff manager (promoted at age 17) of Via Gelato Café in Glenview and then a hostess/staff trainer at Pinstripes in Northbrook to make my own money. I was also a three-sport athlete (volleyball, basketball, track & field), participated in choir and two plays a year, was the senior class treasure, worked and managed the books of NSCDS’s student store, and helped plan our senior prom at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago.

👉 Fun fact: From my part-time jobs, I saved up enough money during my Junior year of high school to pay for my first solo backpacking trip through Europe! Show less