Camille H. Kuru, Haley Armstrong, Kelley MSM Class of 2026
Age: 21
Hometown: Suburbs of Chicago
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Kelley School of Business, Management
Pre-MSM Work Experience: Internship as an Executive Team Leader at Target (Summer 2025)
Why did you make the decision to attend business school? Why now?
When I was younger, I really wanted to be a nurse. It ran in my family as my grandma was a nurse in Poland, and my sister-in-law is currently a physician assistant. However, I wasn’t passionate enough about it for me to spend years in medical school. I later considered the business industry and believed I would thrive there, as it seemed very flexible, especially since I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do.
Why did you choose Indiana Kelley? What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend?
My brother went to Jacobs School of Music, and in my first year of high school, we went to his concert. It was my first time at IU, and I found out about the Kelley School of Business and how prestigious it is. It then became my dream school based on the rankings, graduate rates, and word of mouth.
What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to the class?
I am a reasonably social person, and I was super excited to meet new people within Kelley. There are only 25 of us in the cohort, which makes everyone super close, and that has been one of my favorite parts of the program. From this, my differentiated trait was that I got really close with everyone and did my best to help us all hang out and get to know one another.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that didn’t get included on your application:
I am Polish and Czech, and I have been doing folk dancing since I was 4 years old.
Post-MSM career interests:
Currently, I am in the retail industry, returning to Target in Chicago after graduation, but I would like to work in healthcare. That being said, product/project management, as well as my end goal, is healthcare administration —the business side of hospitals.
Advice for Current Prospective Applicants:
–What is one thing you would absolutely do again as part of your application process?
I would continue to show interest in the program. I knew Richard Ash, the chairman of MSM, as he was my professor, so talking to him and Danielle Richie was invaluable. Being early with the application and trying to get the interview in the first round were very helpful.
–What is one thing you would change or do differently?
I would reach out to more people currently in the program to get to know them and their recruiting processes. I was given a few names I could have reached out to, but I didn’t take advantage of them when I should’ve. It would’ve helped me gain a broader perspective on what the program entails and gain more connections.
–What is one part you would have skipped if you could—and what helped you get through it?
I would skip the fall intensive courses because they are 1.5 credits over 3-4 days, from 8 AM to 5 PM. The class’s length is the only reason I would skip it, because it was very tiring. I learned so much through the intensive courses, and being able to complete them with my friends made them more enjoyable. I recommend taking the fall intensive courses, as they will benefit you. It is very tiring, but the benefits far outweigh the fatigue.
What is your initial impression of the Indiana Kelley students/culture/community?
My initial impression of Kelley was that it was very competitive and prestigious, which made me fairly intimidated coming into college. I later realized that it is very easy to compare yourself to others based on GPA or exam grades, which can definitely take a toll on you. So I learned and focused a lot on not comparing myself to others, and I tried my best to remind myself why I am in Kelley, which tremendously helped me.
What is one thing you have learned about Indiana Kelley that has surprised you?
I was surprised by how many options and paths there are at Kelley. There are various majors, workshops, clubs, and organizations you can join, which help you figure out your career interests.
