When students first join Rotman, the suspense of meeting their classmates, preparing finances and reviewing housing options can definitely feel overwhelming. To help you during these challenging times, we would like to introduce you to the 6ix Squad.
The 6ix Squad is made up of second year students who can provide you with advice and encouragement as you transition to life as an MBA student. Learn more about each team member!
Kevin Thom
Favourite Class: Managerial Negotiations
Favourite Restaurant: Oddseoul
Preferred Superpower: Mind reading
Quick Tip: Definitely take advantage of the scholar sessions for core courses you’re not confident with – the extra help makes a world of difference!
Huy Luong
Favourite Class: Strategic Change & Implementation
Favourite Restaurant: All sushi restaurants
Preferred Superpower: Time travel to go to Jurassic World
Quick Tip: Know your upcoming pressures. You can’t avoid them. Term 2 will be super intensive. Arrange your time according to your objectives in MBA.
Scarlett Shao
Favourite Class: Economic Environment of Business
Favourite Restaurant: Dagu Rice Noodles
Preferred Superpower: Time travel
Quick Tip: Follow your heart and believe in yourself. You have made this time and investment to earn a Rotman MBA, please use this time to do what is best for YOU!
Mankaran Kharbanda
Favourite Class: Finance I
Favourite Restaurant: KOST
Preferred Superpower: Mind Reading
Quick Tip: Leverage the rich diversity in the classroom, clubs and social events to develop meaningful relationships. You will be surprised with how much you can learn from one another even in a virtual setting.
Ashwin Mehta
Favourite Class: Managerial Accounting
Favourite Restaurant: Pai
Preferred Superpower: Telepathy
Quick Tip: Things tend to get stressful at times, but relax, and enjoy your time here!
Avantika Sardana
Favourite Class: Business Design Fundamentals
Favourite Restaurant: The MoMo House
Preferred Superpower: Teleportation
Quick Tip: Be mentally prepared for a roller coaster ride. It will seem impossible to get through a couple of turns but at the end of it you will realize you had SO MUCH of fun!
Vamil Sangoi
Favourite Class: Managerial Negotiations
Favourite Restaurant: To be determined
Preferred Superpower: Ability to turn any song into a bad song (by singing it)
Quick Tip: Work hard but don’t forget to have fun!
Drishti Chawla
Favourite Class: Managing Customer Value
Favourite Restaurant: Pai
Preferred Superpower: Controlling time
Quick Tip: Use an organizer to plan ahead.
Maithri Basavapatna
Favourite Class: Economic of Environment of Business
Favourite Restaurant: Bar Raval
Preferred Superpower: Telekinesis
Quick Tip: Prioritization will be key in first year when there are so many things to do and attend.
Vania Sarin
Favourite Class: Managerial Negotiations
Favourite Restaurant: Kibo Sushi House or Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen
Preferred Superpower: Invisibility
Quick Tip: Always have an agenda (and a cup of coffee!)
Samuel Babarinde
Favourite Class: Economic of Environment Business
Favourite Restaurant: TBD
Preferred Superpower: Mind Control
Quick Tip: Reach out to as many knowledgeable people as possible to make optimal and informed decisions.
Danielle Wright
Favourite Class: Creative Destruction Lab Intro
Favourite Restaurant: Wilbur Mexicana
Preferred Superpower: Teleportation
Quick Tip: Try to keep doing your hobbies during the school year!
Omar Mneimneh
Favourite Class: Business Analysis & Valuation
Favourite Restaurant: Eataly
Preferred Superpower: Give me the trident of Neptune and the ability to breathe under water and I am Aquaman!
Quick Tip: The MBA is a steep learning experience; learn to love yourself along the way!
Renato Monzon
Favourite Class: Business Analysis & Valuation
Favourite Restaurant: Chotto Matte
Preferred Superpower: Flying
Quick Tip: With so many possible career paths, stay focused on your desired function/industry. Prioritize, quality is more important than quantity, and feel free to ask your questions.