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MBA Spotlight: From Entertainment and Education... |
- Hometown: Arcadia, California
- Undergraduate: Duke University - Economics
- Pre-MBA: Arcadia Academy – Educational Consultant; Paradigm Talent Agency – Tour Coordinator
- Internship: Moelis & Company – Investment Banking Summer Associate
- Post-MBA:
- Live Nation Entertainment - Mergers & Acquisitions
- Moelis & Company – Investment Banking
- Activities @ Anderson:
- Anderson Career Team (ACT) - Investment Banking Coach
- Asian Management Student Association - Vice President of Career, Mentorship
- Admissions Ambassador Corps - Vice President of Marketing
7 QUESTIONS WITH TIFFANY LU (MBA '17)
Q1: What career pivot did you make via your MBA?
A: I pivoted from my previous careers in entertainment and education to investment banking -- a transition that 100% would not have been possible without the Anderson and its resources.
Q2: What do you wish you know now that you wish you knew as a prospective Anderson MBA student?
A: I wish I had known that I didn't have to put myself into a box and limit my options based on my previous experience - that if something sounded interesting to me and I wanted to pursue it then business school is absolutely the best time to do so. Luckily I discovered this late in the Fall quarter and was still able to successfully recruit for banking, but the process would definitely have been a lot less stressful if I had known from the jump.
Q3: How has your Anderson experience changed you?
A: Other than the friendships I formed with some of my amazing classmates, my experience at Anderson taught me that I'm capable of overcoming what may at first seem like a challenging situation. And the opportunities that Anderson provided for me to completely change my career path then paved the way for me to acquire a set of skills that would not have been attainable otherwise. I'll always be grateful for the twists and turns in my MBA journey, and that Anderson supported me through it all.
Q4: Why would you recommend Anderson?
A: Anderson does a great job preparing its students for recruiting - this was apparent when I sat on the other side of the table and was interviewing business school students for internships. The difference between Anderson students and those of other business schools was stark: Anderson students were just much more polished and prepared in all aspects, from the questions they asked in sessions to the way they would first conduct outreach for informationals and their follow-ups. I really think Anderson's career training gives its students a large advantage over those from other schools.
Q5: What is your most favorite Anderson memory and why?
A: Israel trek during my first year. This was an unbelievably amazing trip, one that I never thought I would go on but am so glad I did. For me, the effects of the trip were long-lasting as I developed an appreciation for Israeli movies and television shows (which have kept me well entertained during the pandemic).
Q6: What activity or hobby did you enjoy most during your MBA years?
A: I loved being an investment banking ACT (Anderson Career Team) coach and having the opportunity to impart my knowledge and experience onto the first-year students and help guide them through their recruiting processes. It was well worth the time commitment to see my ACTees interview successfully and receive their internship offers.
Q7: Which class was your favorite at Anderson and why?
A: Corporate Financial Reporting with Eric Sussman - this should come as no surprise but Professor Sussman taught us how to analyze financial statements and think critically about whether the story told lined up with what was actually being reported in the filings. Super interesting case studies that looked at big accounting scandals both past and present, as well as fantastic class discussions.
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