Issue 1: October 2022 Archives - THE STERN OPPORTUNITY

Letter from the Editors: Taking Up the Baton at the Oppy

Letter from the Editors: Taking Up the Baton at the Oppy

By Oppy Staff on October 11, 2022

Dear Sternies,

We are so excited to ring in a new year of The Oppy! As co-Editors in Chief, our goals this year are to continue telling the stories of Stern’s incredible graduate community, from career ambitions, to unique hobbies, to opportunities for adventure in the great city of New York. Please read below for a welcome note from Phuong & Snigdha:

Phuong:

My name is Phuong Tran (pronounced fuhng, or you can call me PTran, as many fellow classmates call me), and I’m ecstatic to be a co-Editor-in-Chief this upcoming school year. I’m a Langone student with a background in neuroscience & behavioral health, having worked in project management in the behavioral health research, social impact, and law sectors, all at NYU since I graduated from Emory University in Atlanta.…

Oppy Recommends

Oppy Recommends

By Oppy Staff on October 11, 2022

Welcome to the Oppy’s newest column! Every month, Oppy Recommends will bring you media recommendations across different spheres – music, books, films, TV shows and more. Watch this space to find your next obsession, endorsed by the cultural savants on our lovely board.

TV Show: Crash Landing on You

Where to watch it: Netflix

Why we love it: This show is a Korean drama that will change you. I am obsessed with it. The story keeps you engaged and is fast moving. One of the best shows I have watched recently. It is a combination of romance, action, and thriller.…

Registration and Lottery Perspective

Registration and Lottery Perspective

By J.P. Eggers, Vice Dean for MBA Programs and Christina Lev, Executive Director, Records & Enrollment Services on October 11, 2022

You know about the core courses for your MBA program, and you know you will also take many elective courses. As an indication of the richness of course offerings at Stern, can you guess how many electives we offer? The answer is almost 200 different elective courses and almost 400 total sections of those courses! And we introduce an average of 15 new courses per year. With core courses, so many electives, and all of our continuing students, we have instituted a sophisticated lottery and waitlist system to provide equitable access to registering for courses. As most of you know, some of you will get the exact courses you request, but some will not.

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LSG Careers Highlight

LSG Careers Highlight

By Oppy Staff on October 11, 2022

It’s no joke that getting an MBA on top of working a full-time job is hard work, but it’s also amazing to realize just how many walks of life Sternies come from before and during their time at NYU. The Oppy is excited to kick off a column highlighting the myriad of careers that Langone students have during the daytime. From financial services to healthcare nonprofit to the arts, check out these illustrious folks below!

Alexis Lanzillotti

Fall 2021, Weeknight

Hometown: Wallkill, NY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-lanzillotti-80b01688

Educational and career background:

Bachelor of Arts – Economics and Political Science from Manhattanville College. I have worked in financial services for the past 7 years.…

Oppy Recs: Spooky Szn Activities

Oppy Recs: Spooky Szn Activities

By Oppy Staff on October 11, 2022

There’s no time quite like fall in New York City, and with that comes the variety of activities one can partake in to enjoy the crisp weather, the pumpkins, and overall fall ~vibes~. Read below for some fun things to do to celebrate the spooky season!

Eats/Drinks

Pumpkin Keg Season @ Loreley – pumpkins, beer, need we say more?

Flying Fox Tavern – spooky vibes, haunted bar.

Coctelería de los Muertos – The Garret Coctelería is known for its pop-ups, and of course it has a Halloween one.

The Cauldron NYC

Smoky Apple Cider Margarita Recipe – tried and tested by yours truly. …

David LaChapelle’s Fotografiska Exhibit

David LaChapelle’s Fotografiska Exhibit

By Aindrilla Mukherjee on October 11, 2022

“I believe that artwork is only finished once it is met by the viewer.”- David LaChapelle

Last week, in the middle of a torrential downpour, the Stern Arts, Culture and Cuisine Club sojourned to Fotografiska New York, located in the heart of one of New York’s most quaint and idyllic neighbourhoods, Gramercy Park. A branch of Sweden’s famed centre for contemporary photography, Fotografiska is a haven for culture and creativity, with thought provoking exhibits that inspire one to break out the mould, bare their soul and pour it on paper. Walking into the foyer, one is whisked away to a world of glamour and high culture.…

Our Time Is Now: International Day of the Girl

Our Time Is Now: International Day of the Girl

By Snigdha Srivastava on October 11, 2022

On International Day of the Girl (IDG) and Ada Lovelace Day (ALD), I’d love to quickly share the story of a woman who broke cliches around women in STEM before the word STEM even came about.

Before we go there, are you curious about how this day came to be? On October 11, 2022, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). It all started at the World Conference on Women in Beijing, where countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action–an action advancing the rights of not just women, but girls. In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare the International Day of the Girl Child.…

The Graduate: Conor Clark, Oppy Alumni

The Graduate: Conor Clark, Oppy Alumni

By Phuong Tran on October 11, 2022

The Graduate: Conor Clark, Oppy Alumni

By: Phuong Tran

This month’s The Graduate features Oppy alumni Conor Clark, whose career has traversed architectural engineering, consulting, and as of late, a band, music label, and acting. He maneuvers these ventures with the grace and business acumen of someone who has…you guessed it, an MBA. I’ve known Conor since I took over his famous Stern Singles column (from which he is now engaged!), and it was wonderful to catch up and learn more about just how applicable business is in every interest you may have in life.

Conor Clark…where do we begin with him?…

The Beginning of the End of the Golden Era of Tennis

The Beginning of the End of the Golden Era of Tennis

By Ria Jambusaria on October 11, 2022

It is January 2017. Roger Federer and Serena Williams have won the Australian Open. Little did we know, this was their last dance together.

2017 was the year of the throwback. It wasn’t long after Roger, Rafa, Serena and Venus had all been declared “done,” “over,” or “washed” (depending on what part of the world you were from). Roger and Rafa went on to split all four Grand Slams that year. Serena beat Venus in the 2017 Australian Open final while she was two months pregnant. As someone who grew up in the era of the “Big 3” and as an unapologetic Rafa Nadal fan, the Australian Open in 2017 was the most fun I have had watching a Grand Slam, despite the result (Federer beat Nadal in the fifth set after beating a breakdown).…

Amy Knapp – NYU Stern MBA Alumni

Amy Knapp – NYU Stern MBA Alumni

By Jason Worobow on October 11, 2022

Our most recent MBA spotlight features alumna Amy Knapp (’05). Today Amy is the COO and a partner at Corsair, a private equity investment company. Amy received her undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Albany and completed her CPA requirements shortly thereafter. Upon graduation, Amy received an offer from PwC and worked in the firm’s capital markets audit and assurance practice. Amy was eventually able to parlay her Big 4 experience into a job at J.P. Morgan, a client with whom she had built a strong relationship. At that time her current firm, Corsair, was a subsidiary within J.P.…

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