Random Walks - Italy

Overview

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Itinerary Description

Discover the magic of Sicily! Begin your journey with two nights in charming Taormina, where you’ll explore Catania, relax on a private boat cruise with snorkeling stops, off-road and hike Mt. Etna, and enjoy samples at a popular winery. Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Palermo. Test your culinary skills by making a traditional Italian dish, then depart with a happy stomach for a city tour. On your final day, enjoy breathtaking views and relaxation at Mondello Beach. Sicily promises an adventure you’ll never forget!

Preliminary Itinerary*

Dates: Monday 9/1 - Sunday 9/7/2025

View the Italy 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

Emma Deshpande

E-mail: ebdeshp0@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Washington, DC

Undergrad College:  The University of Chicago

Undergrad Major: Political Science

Work Experience: Tech Strategy

Booth Clubs: Marketing Group, Retail & Luxury Group

2024 Random Walk (if any):  Cyprus :)

Hobbies: Reading, baking, trivia, consuming far too much media

Fun Facts: Can do the worm with my eyebrows, former geography bee kid

Hadalee Goodman

E-mail: hadalee.goodman@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Morgantown, WV

Undergrad College:  The University of Chicago

Undergrad Major: Psychology and Economics

Work Experience:  CPG and Retail Strategy Consulting

Booth Clubs: Marketing Group, Retail & Luxury Group

2024 Random Walk (if any):  Cyprus babyyyy

Hobbies: Traveling, going to concerts, trying out new restaurants, watching copious amounts of reality TV

Fun Facts: STILL don’t know how to drive a car, Emma and I went to undergrad together but didn’t meet until the first day in Cyprus and we’ve been inseparable ever since <3

Emmanuel Dawson

E-mail: edawson0@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Undergrad College:  Florida A&M University

Undergrad Major:  Supply Chain Management

Work Experience: Deloitte Consulting

Booth Clubs:  Luxury Retail, Marketing, AAMBA

2024 Random Walk (if any):  Cyprus

Hobbies: Bike Riding, Traveling, Cooking, Shopping

Fun Facts: Have been to 42 countries, once broke my wrist in the exact same place twice, can cook a thanksgiving spread

Marquez Byrd

E-mail: marquez.byrd@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Undergrad College:  University of Oklahoma

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience:  Tech Consulting / Equity Research

Booth Clubs: IB, OUTReach, AAMBA

2024 Random Walk (if any):  Cyprus

Hobbies: Theatre, gymnastics, traveling, dancing

Fun Facts: Had to get my appendix removed 1 week before my senior prom, have acted in over 15 shows, have seen more than 50 shows on broadway