Miguel Garcia Ferrer, Rochester Simon MBA Class of 2020
Age: 28
Hometown: Mexico City
Undergraduate Institution and Major: International Business @ Universidad Anahuac
Pre-MBA Work Experience (years, industry): 5+ years, Finance Industry
Why business school? Why now?
The reason why I decided to come to business school is because I knew it will get me closer to my dream job, and it gets me one step closer to being my best version. After more than five years of working experience, I knew it was time to expand my knowledge and enrich my resumé with an MBA.
Why Simon? What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend?
The reasons why I chose Simon are: The schools Finance Prestige, given that I want to pursue a Corporate Finance roll after business school this was a must for me. The other reason was the size of the class. Given that Simon Business School has a small class gives you the chance to get to know everyone in a more personal level.
What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to the Class of 2020?
I think I´m really authentic with my classmates, and I will always try to help them in any way that I can.
Fun fact that didn’t get included on your application?
I got married 3 months ago.
Post-MBA career interests?
Corporate Finance.
Advice to current prospective applicants:
–One thing you would absolutely do again as part of your application process?
Visit Simon, it was a great experience.
–One thing you would change or do differently?
Would have worked on my LinkedIn Skills before coming to school.
–Part you would have skipped if you could—and what helped you get through it?
It is a very busy schedule. Plan your day/week/month it really helps.
What is your initial impression of Simon’s students/culture/community?
Amazing community! Everyone is willing to help you reach your best version.
One thing you have learned about Simon that has surprised you?
The new STEM MBA. This will help the international students to get a job.
Thing you are most anxious about in your first year?
Getting an internship.
Thing you are most excited about in your first year?
Increase my technical skills.
