Yu-jay Harris

MBA Class of 2006
Born in Liberia, came to Chapel Hill from Philadelphia

My MBA concentrations: Marketing and management consulting

My internship: "I will be working for Kraft Foods in Tarrytown, N.Y., as an associate brand manager. Typically, summer interns work on anything from new product development to looking for new ways to revive an old brand."

Background

• BA in psychology, Davidson College, 1999
• Underwriter for Chubb Group of Insurance Companies in Philadelphia (1999 to 2001)
• Account executive in the special risk practice of Wachovia Insurance Services in Raleigh, N.C. (2001 to 2004)

• High touch atmosphere, personal attention from faculty and staff
• Strength of marketing program
• Flexible learning environment

Student life

"I came to North Carolina because my wife was getting her PhD at UNC. I chose to study here because the design of the MBA Program gives you the education you're seeking - and more - while respecting the importance of work-life balance."

My experience of the MBA program at UNC

• "What I like most about UNC Kenan-Flagler is its commitment to finding people who fit into the strong team environment, and the genuine commitment students have for each other."
• "The amount of work we have to do in the first two modules really surprised me. I was also surprised by how sincerely interested professors are in receiving feedback from the students. That feedback is used to make changes in the classroom."
• "As a career switcher, my experience here has given me the tools and resources to turn my pre-MBA experience into an exciting post-MBA career. Surviving and competing at this level has given me a lot of confidence in my ability to excel in corporate America and in other aspects of my life."

The UNC Kenan-Flagler network

"A couple of second-year MBA students who interned where I'll be interning were very resourceful in helping me evaluate potential internship opportunities to make the best decision for the short- and long-term."

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