ON DECIDING TO PURSUE AN MBA
After five years at Santander—my first and only employer after college—I realized it was time to step outside of my comfort zone and pursue new growth opportunities. A highlight of that chapter was launching a digital lending fintech from the ground up in Uruguay, an experience that introduced me to technology and product development and sparked a lasting passion.

With an engineering background, I viewed the MBA as a way to complement my technical foundation with business thinking, leadership development, and exposure to global markets. Tuck stood out by offering all of that, within an immersive, close-knit environment.

RESOURCES LEVERAGED DURING MY MBA
The Center for Digital Strategies was pivotal during my two years at Tuck. As a Fellow, I had the opportunity to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas and engage in small-group dinners with alumni shaping the tech world—from social media moderation to gamification in AI. These experiences expanded my thinking and provided direct access to leaders innovating in real time.

I also cross-registered at the Thayer School of Engineering, where I took classes on generative AI and platform strategy. That cross-disciplinary experience helped sharpen both my technical fluency and strategic mindset, skills that are already shaping the next phase of my career.

ON TUCK’S UNIQUE LOCATION
Hanover was one of the key reasons I chose Tuck. As an international student, I wanted a truly immersive experience, not one where people disappeared into city life after class. At Tuck, everyone is present and engaged. We even share a school-wide social calendar, something hard to find at a bigger program.

The bonds we form here are incredibly strong. The Latin American Business Association (LABA), in particular, gave me a deep sense of community. In my second year, I lived at the Dojo—a house overlooking the Connecticut River passed down through generations of Latin American students. Daily dog walks in the woods and spontaneous hangouts made this chapter feel truly special and uniquely Tuck.

WHAT I’LL MISS MOST
What I’ll miss most is the serendipity: the unexpected hallway conversations, spontaneous study breaks, and long dinners that turn into deep conversations. But I’ll especially miss the time—time to think, to explore, to dive into emerging technologies like AI and teach myself how to build full-stack applications, something I never imagined doing before business school. Tuck gave me the breathing room to discover passions I didn’t even know I had, and the courage to pursue them. I’ll carry my Tuck experience forever.