Stanford MSx Class of 2016 Table of Contents
Stanford GSB & Сampus Our MSx Staff Moving In & Partner Orientation Family Welcome Picnic Time to Study Team Building President Hennessey's BBL Picnic at the Presidio MSx Women Event Napa Winery Tour Eid Celebration Japanese Food Festival Santa Cruz Singapore National Day Party Sports Activities Open Mic Night 1 Officer Elections & Our BBLs Onam East Coast Study Trip Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Diwali Hispanoamerican Celebration Halloween Kids Halloween Thanksgiving Dinner Trip to Japan Kids Christmas Party Christmas Light Lane Welcome Back Party
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Tailgates & Stanford games Super Bowl Tahoe Family Trip Tahoe Trip Unforgettable Russian Party Seattle Study Trip Multicultural Party MSx 17 Admit Weekend GSB Show Monterey Brazilian Party Open Mic Night 2 80s Dance Party San Francisco Tour Paso Robles Winery Tour Holi and Easter Many Special Events Global Study Trips Memorable Moments TGIFs and Potlucks MSx Partners and Families Stanford Babies MSx Class Officers MSx Class Photo Final Classes and Exams Graduation Photographers and Yearbook Committee MSx 2016 Word Cloud Fellow Face Sheet (official)
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Our MSx Staff
I'm impressed by individual fellows every year, but what stood apart in the Class of 2016 was the degree to which the group was able to support everybody, from personal and family issues, to academics and learning opportunities, and to career and leadership transitions. I'm grateful to have the chance to play a part in this experience, but I hope you appreciate how much your classmates have really given you, and how much more they can help in the future. We've all been very lucky to be part of this amazing class. - Mike Hochleutner Dear Class of 2016 Fellows and Partners, Congratulations on your amazing year at Stanford and the GSB. You answered your inner voice to find something more in life and I hope you found that and much more. It’s been a pleasure and privilege to accompany you on this part of your journey. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and your families and I wish you all the best as you begin new adventures. I look forward to welcoming you back to Stanford as alums! 3
“Life not be measured by the number of breaths you take but by the number of moments that take your breath away.” (Unknown) All the Best, Teresa Nishikawa should
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Congratulations MSx - Class of 2016! It has been one fast and remarkable year but all good things come to an end. Time to spread your wings and change the world. Remember the past, live in the present and look forward to the future. I will miss you but wish you the best outside of the GSB. Come and visit anytime. - Liliane Baxter
I decided to share two quotes from people that inspire me. "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?" (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) "Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude." (Michelle Obama) - Allison Rouse
"I am here. Where are YOU?" HA! I am so going to miss this class. Once again, thank you for gracing my little corner of the world. Much love. - Sally Pierce
Congratulations Class of 2016! Thank you for the wonderful memories we shared together. You were my first class and you each have a special place in my heart!
Thank you for sharing your love for life. You will always be a part of our 5 MSx family. 5 - Olgalydia Winegar
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President Hennessy's BBL August 4th 2015
A year to push yourself into different things and pivot until you find yourself into something interesting to go deeper. Get bored? Just start pivoting again... - Henrique Castro
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MSx Women Event July 13th 2016
I came into this program looking for ways to change others and finishing it with a gift of being transformed inside out! Thank you all for this amazing journey! - Heidi Li
It was so nice for us to gather together for the first time and share our aspirations. We feel so privileged to have such a warm and supported MSx group! - Dandan Wu
A rollercoaster year, one for the books! I am indebted to you all for your endless support, guidance, and wisdom - thank you. - Anne Merritt
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Santa Cruz August 8th 2015
I am so grateful and humbled to have each of you in my circle, to have been welcomed into yours and to know that we will continue to be linked as we journey past Stanford. Know that if you call on me, I will answer. - Cristina Moon
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As our first year together makes way for the next, I am humbled and filled with gratitude for the blessings we have shared. As you move on to your next chapter, carry us with you; our journey together is only just beginning! "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." =) - Daniel Benitez 19 19
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Sports Activities
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Open Mic Night 1 August 28th 2015
Stanford is 125 years old and somehow I managed to spend one year here at the same time as the most smart, talented and friendly group of people that ever walk this place. What are the odds??!!! (0.8%, actually...) - David Oliveira 24 24 24
I used to wonder how my life will be changed by GSB. Now I know it's people in this community, who are talented, courageous and humble, who have gone through success or failure but still keep going, inspiring and pushing me to be a better myself. - Yuyuan Cheng
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Who knew I had to come to the best business school in the world, to get the best humanities education in the world...Thank you. - Craig Klein
Our BBLs
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What an amazing year to spend with great folks like you. I wish you all be the change you want to see in the world. And remember you gotta move like ... ... so be happy :-) - Jagdeep Tetarwal What a privilege, that I could spend this year at Stanford with all of you. Thank you for sharing those 31 31 many precious moments with me. - Christian Kaiser 31
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The epic of the year! - Sabrina Yuan
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Trip to Japan
November 20th - December 2nd 2015
Nothing is impossible, failures are to be celebrated, feedback is a gift, empathy is key, design thinking is fun, every Sloan Fellow is a treasure. - Pavel Danilov Thank you all for the camaraderie and support. This year has been a wonderful experience, especially because of this 4545 cohort. - Nick Horn
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Christmas Light Lane December 11th 2015
Thank you for being such an important source of inspiration in the search of myself. Love you all! - Leonardo Zambolin This has been a transformative year for me becoming more self-aware, more brave and more positive to embrace the change! - Dandan Wu
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Tailgates and Stanford Games
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We never cross the same river twice, as we transform ourselves during the crossing, and the water behind is not the same anymore. Thanks for being such an amazing group that made this crossing so special. - Claudio Mifano
Getting to know you has been a constant joy, a permanent source of inspiration, a ceaseless excitement, thank you for the memories of a lifetime! You’ll always occupy a space in my heart! - Eduardo Robayo
Super Bowl February 7th 2016
It was so fun sharing my love of football with all of you. Whenever you have questions or want to go to a game let me know. - Dave Gabler
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Tahoe Trip February 26-28th, 2016
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I love you! Thank you for filling this year with happiness, adventure, new ideas and big dreams. I can't wait to make more memories with all of you. - Gabrielle Fondiller "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - R.W.E. I look forward to seeing 55 55 everyone's trails. - Ted Roosevelt 55
Unforgettable Russian Party March 6th 2016
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Seattle Study Trip March 14th, 2016
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The world is much bigger now. New dreams, new friends, new knowledge, and new experiences that will last forever. One of the best years of my life. Thank you 59 all! - Rodrigo Vera 59 59
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MSx 17 Admit Weekend April 10th 2016
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GSB Show April 15th 2016
It was so much fun conducting the band and cast during the GSB Show, which roasted every aspect of the GSB experience - no one was spared! - Ashwin Alexander
Thank you all for your love, support and guidance! I feel blessed to be part of this amazing cohort! No matter which part of the world you will be in, I am thinking of you. - Sabrina Yuan What an amazing gift of friendship and learning. Don't forget how lucky you are, and to share what you 63 have with others. 63 - Ashwin Alexander
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Brazilian Party April 23rd, 2016
Being surrounded by amazing people allowed me to become idealist again. I can now dream much bigger than before! And I am thankful to each one of my colleagues. - Renan de Castro
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Open Mic Night 2 April 30th 2016
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I didn't know what to expect. But I could never have imagined this. Thank you for love, the support and the memories. - Catherine Cushenberry
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I was so lucky to have this year! Thank you so much for your friendship and support. And ... Never lose your flames and never stop running! - Polina Bermisheva
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Global Study Trips Andrea (Hong Kong, Singapore & Macau)
Claudio & Travis (China)
Euleen (India)
Gil (Uganda & Rwanda + China)
Thank you all for making best year of my life possible! I will treasure the memories we created together until the last breath I take! - Nika Khidureli
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Thank you for expanding my horizons and challenging my perspectives. I am excited to see where our paths lead, and to continue learning, growing, and laughing with you along the way. - Kerry Cebul
Heidi & Musheer (Myanmar)
Blessed to be part of this big hearted community. - Ed Wu
"I feel flooded" - Andrea Santichio
Thiago & Ivan (China)
Jikku, Sabrina, Tina & Catherine (Croatia & Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Eduardo & Dandan (Ghana/Togo)
Song & Nika (Brazil)
Catherine (Honduras & Panama)
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An incredible year of my life! I met some amazing people from across the globe. Thank you all for making this a memorable year. - Binu Sudevan Inspiring 365 days with exceptional friends for life from across the globe. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you all... - Amritanshu Roy
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Thank you all for sharing amazing life stories. I'll carry them with me for the rest of my life! - Yugo Shima
What a great year! Thank you all for your friendship, guidance, and support. - Nick Smith
Keep running ... cause a winner don't quit on themselves. - Alexia Tsotsis
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Thank you for sharing a special year of transformation and friendship… so glad you’re in my life and to be part of the evergrowing MSx family! - Catherine Chien
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Be bold, experiment, help others & party hard. - Gaurav Sharma
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What goes around comes around. - Jawad Nabulsi
MSx is a transformational experience. The smart people I met, the courses I took, and the innovative environment changed my life forever. - Daniel Mota
Final Classes and Exams June 1st-3rd, 2016
The best academic year of my life, thank you all for being part of it! - Volkan Turk
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Graduation June 11th, 2016
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When I was born, Devil said oh sh*t competition! When I came to the MSx family, I thought oh sh*t more competition! Love you all :P - Xiaolei Huang
It has been a pleasure journeying with all of you. This is home, and family, because of each and everyone of you. - Wai-Seng Wong
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Some times were challenging, a lot of times were joyful. But none of them were ever dull, boring or shallow! Dream on, fellows! - Thiago Bonini
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We lived as if we were to die tomorrow and learned as if we were to live forever. Thank you all for your part in my journey. - Swetha Ganeg Basavaraj
“I have accepted fear as part of life – specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back....” (Erica Jong) - Seungyeop Lee
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Our Amazing Photographers and Yearbook Committee
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MSx 2016 Word Cloud
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