Student Spotlight: Meet Steven Si 23BBA 24MSBA
In this series of student spotlights, we’re excited to highlight students from various programs to delve into their unique journeys and future plans. Join us in discovering more about Steven Si through this insightful Q&A.
Name: Steven Si
Programs: MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) class of 2024, BBA class of 2023
Hometown: Beijing, China
Career aspiration: Become a data scientist to use data to help society.
Can you tell us about your journey to Emory University as a freshman in 2019?
Fun fact, when I first came to Emory, I was a biology major on a pre-med track. After one year, I switched into the BBA+QSS joint major fascinated by quantitative approaches in business. As I took more courses, I found myself more interested in learning the math behind quantitative models, so I decided to take on opportunities that Emory provided and worked as a part-time employee working on data science projects at Emory Nursing School.
As an undergrad student, you were heavily involved in extracurricular activities such as the Goizueta Data Analytics Club, EIIG, and TableTalk Emory. How did these experiences contribute to your personal and professional growth?
My experiences at all three clubs have been instrumental in my personal development. Being a part of these clubs not only provided me with close-knit communities that supported my areas of interests, but also allowed me to meet and make friends with a diverse group of individuals on campus. As the vice president of the Goizueta Data Analytics Club (GDAC), I was able to co-lead data analytics events and connect passionate students with data science professionals to learn about what it is like working in data science. As a branch VP at TableTalk, I met some of the coolest and most interesting individuals on campus. Through organizing fun events and concerts, we brought joy to many members of Emory.
Could you share with us your favorite professor at Goizueta Business School and what makes them stand out to you?
I really enjoyed Professor Alvin Lim’s class at MSBA. He stood out to me because of his passion on the class topics, deep knowledge of the topic, and tremendous industry experience to support his teaching. His teaching is always very practical to the industry’s demand and he is always able to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
As someone who has been actively involved in various student organizations, what advice do you have for incoming students looking to make the most out of their business school experience?
My advice to students would be to definitely try out different student organizations that suit your interests. Being involved in a club/organization will make your Goizueta experience so much fuller and interesting.
How do you envision your future career path?
I would like to continuously learn in the field of data science and aim to really make an impact on my organization using my skillsets. I would like to work for a company which it’s mission closely aligns with mine so that I can feel like I am working on something I am passionate about every day when I wake up.
What message or advice would you like to impart to current and prospective students at Goizueta Business School based on your journey and experiences?
My biggest advice would be to first try different things (clubs/classes) that you think you might be interested in and find your passion. Then try to build a career out of that passion by utilizing all the resources that Goizueta and Emory offers.
Interested in exploring MS in Business Analytics opportunities? Learn more about Goizueta’s MS in Business Analytics program.
