Random Walks - New Zealand
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Itinerary Description |
Home to active volcanoes, caves, glacier lakes, beaches, and peaks, New Zealand is a land of great diversity. Begin your adventure in Queenstown and embrace its reputable extreme outdoor thrills. Next, you’ll experience the wonderful culture and traditions of the Māori people with a scrumptious feast in Rotorua. On your way to Auckland stop and explore the famous rugged scenery starred in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Hobbit films. End your trip in New Zealand’s largest city full of waterfronts and trendy hangouts. If you love adventure and breathtaking scenery, this trip is for you! |
Preliminary Itinerary* |
Dates: Friday, August 30 to Saturday, September 7, 2024 View the New Zealand itinerary via WorldStrides. *Activities and hotel selections subject to change. |
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KEY DATES
April 19
Random Walks Fair
April 22
Virtual Random Walks Fair
April 22
Online registration opens
April 25
Trip registrations suspended
April 26
Waitlist registration begins
Late May
Trip notifications
Mid June
Waitlist placements begin
Late June
Waitlist registration deadline
August 29- Sept 3:
Trips depart
Trip Leaders |
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E-mail: nicole.mansour@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Memphis, TN Undergrad College: Georgetown University (Hoya Saxa!) Undergrad Major: Global Health + Economics Work Experience: Health Tech Startup → Big Pharma Booth Concentrations: Finance, Entrepreneurship 2023 Random Walk: Ireland! Hobbies: ABBA, wearing bright colors, Middle Eastern food (eating + making), hosting things Amrita offers my place for Fun Facts: I eat Chipotle 2x per week, 8 on Enneagram, I love peacocks. |
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E-mail: dgalindo@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Undergrad College: Tec de Monterrey Undergrad Major: Industrial Engineering Work Experience: Consulting and Tech (retired consultant) Booth Concentrations: Behavioral Science, Entrepreneurship 2023 Random Walk: Alaska Hobbies: Rookie DJ (I will make a mix for the NZ crew) and do long walks with my dog Bruna (we walked 5 miles in the pedway during winter) Fun Facts: I get free entries to a museum in Barcelona because of one of my tattoos, a shark tank judge offered to buy my dog (had to pass on the deal) |
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E-mail: amrita.mohan@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: SF Bay Area Undergrad College: University of Washington Undergrad Major: Computer Science Work Experience: Software Engineer at Amazon, Uber, GoFundMe Booth Concentrations: Entrepreneurship & Finance 2023 Random Walk: Mystery (Brazil) Hobbies: Running/hiking, playing the piano and ukulele, trying new restaurants in Chicago, offering for Nicole to host things at her apartment. Fun Facts: Last year I hiked to Everest Base Camp (17598ft/5364m) and summited Kilimanjaro (19341ft/5895m). I don’t like high altitudes. |
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E-mail: egatjens@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Lima, Peru Undergrad College: University of Lima Undergrad Major: Law Work Experience: M&A, Project Financing → Consulting Booth Concentrations: Entrepreneurship 2023 Random Walk: Ireland (cheers!) Hobbies: Rock and indoor climbing, becoming increasingly skilled at beating Diego in squash, snagging cheap flights to spontaneous destinations, soccer (strictly as a spectator—I’m a terrible player), experimenting with homebrews (they're a work in progress), adrenaline fueled activities (skydiving, bungee, rollercoasters!) Fun Facts: A week ago, I realized that a pickle and a cucumber are the same vegetable. I've tasted 1000+ different beers. |
Nicole Mansour
Diego Galindo
Amrita Mohan
Eric Gatjens