Random Walks - Brazil

Overview

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Itinerary Description

Discover the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro on this unforgettable five-night tour. Marvel at iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and savor the flavors of Brazil at an authentic BBQ dinner. Dive into local culture and immerse yourself in samba with lessons, costumes, and percussion at Samba City. Explore the lush Tijuca National Park on a jeep tour. Round out your adventure with a historic city tour paired with a mouthwatering food tour.

Preliminary Itinerary*

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

View the Brazil 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

Puja Tripuraneni

E-mail: ptripura@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Johns Creek, Georgia

Undergrad College: Rice University

Undergrad Major: Kinesiology: Sports Medicine

Work Experience: Nonprofit Management, Med School, Healthcare Software

Booth Clubs: CWIB, Epicurean, SABG, Healthcare, Corporate Management, Dance

2024 Random Walk (if any): Slovenia 

Hobbies: dance choreography, movies, travel!

Fun Facts: never finishes her drink, was an extra in Hunger Games, ‘oh shit’ were her first words

Winfield Fan

E-mail: winfield.fan@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Hong Kong 

Undergrad College: Durham University, UK

Undergrad Major: Law 

Work Experience: Hedge Funds, Tax Consulting and Accounting

Booth Clubs: Investment Banking Group, Rugby Club, Run Bike Swim

2024 Random Walk (if any): Argentina

Hobbies: making fun of Queen Malu (obviously, but also soccer, scuba diving and travelling!)

Fun Facts: I’ve met the Dalai Lama and was almost forced to be a monk as I give Aang energy

Mallika Sathe

E-mail: msathe@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: San Jose, California

Undergrad College: Purdue University

Undergrad Major: Marketing and Management 

Work Experience: Implementation Consulting, Product Management 

Booth Clubs: CWIB, Marketing Group, Retail & Luxury Group, SABG, Wine Club

2024 Random Walk (if any): Argentina 

Hobbies: Beauty, Content Creation, Mixology 

Fun Facts: had over 15 home addresses, can play three types of Saxophones.

Aakash Barevadia

E-mail: abarevad@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Plano, Texas

Undergrad College: UT Austin

Undergrad Major: Finance and Biochemistry

Work Experience: Corporate Finance (FP&A) at Med Device Company

Booth Clubs: Management Consulting Group, Health Care Group, 

Board Games Club, SABG

2024 Random Walk (if any): Argentina

Hobbies: going on 2am hot girl walks in the streets of Buenos Aires, dragging Winnie to a Burger King at 4am and making him wait an hour  for my veggie burger to arrive, hosting board game nights, increasing my attention span by reading, considering making my own greek yogurt

Fun Facts: I used to be able to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, I’ve never seen ‘Star Wars,’ I had to get stitches because of a can of olives