Random Walks - Argentina

Overview

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Itinerary Description

This trip strikes a nice balance of a cosmopolitan experience in Buenos Aires and outdoor activities in Argentina wine country near Mendoza. Begin with an unforgettable Argentine Experience dinner then head to Mendoza to visit a local farm, a couple wineries and take a short hike. Upon return from Mendoza, spend time getting to know Buenos Aires and its amazing street art,and discover Delta El Tigre. From wine to tango to hiking, this trip has something for everyone.  

Preliminary Itinerary*

Dates: Sunday 8/31 - Sunday 9/7/2025

View the Argentina itinerary via WorldStrides.

*Activities and hotel selections subject to change.

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KEY DATES

February 7
Random Walks Fair

February 11

Online registration for all Admits

February 14
All trip registrations suspended

May 5
Waitlist registration begins

May 19
Trip notifications

June 3
Final payment due

June 9
Waitlist placements begin

June 30
Waitlist registration deadline

August 28-Sept 2
Trips depart

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Trip Leaders

Jen Chan

E-mail: jchan5@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Westchester, NY

Undergrad College:  NYU

Undergrad Major:  Finance + Psychology

Work Experience: banking at Citi, management consulting at McKinsey

Booth Clubs: Active member in Coffee Club, Intramural sports (Womens double), BTG, CWIB

2024 Random Walk (if any):  South Korea!!

Hobbies:  Tennis, Violin, Archery, solo-traveling, podcasts, sci-fi novels

Fun Facts: For my girl scout gold award I created a science youtube channel for elementary schools and got 15K views!

Stephanie Balepogi

E-mail: stephanie.balepogi@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Miami, FL

Undergrad College:  Emory University

Undergrad Major:  International Politics + French

Work Experience: Equity Research, Product Management in Startups & Large Companies

Booth Clubs: Active member in BTG, ETA, EVC

2024 Random Walk (if any):  none. Had an “Eat, Pray, Love” moment in the Italian Dolomites this summer.

Hobbies: Solo-traveling, Painting, Watching Indie Films, Pilates

Fun Facts: I can’t whistle. I’ve learned to accept this. 

J.P. Neenan

E-mail: jpn10@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Undergrad College: UChicago (Back for more)

Undergrad Major: Economics

Work Experience: Management Consulting at BCG

Booth Clubs: Active member of Private Equity Group, Ski Club, Golf Club and ETA

2024 Random Walk (if any):  Oman

Hobbies:  Golf, Wood working, travel, Sailing, Squash, Skiing

Fun Facts: I’ve got two passport; U.S. and Ireland, ready to deploy them both this Summer! I’ve travelled to +25 countries. I’ve known Vedant for 8 long years.

Vedant Sood

E-mail: vedant.sood@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: New Delhi, India

Undergrad College: UChicago (The Doublest of Maroons)

Undergrad Major: Economics, with a Minor in Cinema

Work Experience: Management Consulting at BCG

Booth Clubs: Active member of Private Equity Group, Student Managed Investment Fund, Rackets Club, and Golf Club

2024 Random Walk (if any):  None :/ (I learned my lesson dw)

Hobbies: Formula 1, Squash, Tennis, Poker, Chess, NYT Crossword and Word Games

Fun Facts: I’m a huge cinema buff - working through the IMDB top 100 this year!