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: Thursday 8/28 - Friday 9/5/2025 View the New Zealand 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
Trip Leaders |
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E-mail: max.cannon@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Undergrad College: Vanderbilt University Undergrad Major: Economics Work Experience: Investment Banking è Private Equity Booth Clubs: Ski & Snowboard Club, Booth AI Group, Private Equity Group, Belgian Club, Booth Lacrosse Club (new club being formed) 2024 Random Walk (if any): Croatia! Hobbies: Running on the lakefront (weather permitting), getting beat up on the squash court, ski trips with Booth friends, debating my Fantasy Football roster with Tami, watching cooking videos of intricate recipes I’ll never make, and exploring Chicago’s dive bars and comedy venues Fun Facts: I went to the same high school as Sacagawea’s son and was a quarterfinalist in a schoolwide rock, paper, scissor tournament. I was an infant model for my grandmother’s children’s clothing store in the 1990s and I still am not confident how to say Worchester Sauce |
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E-mail: nghiassi@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Bay Area, California Undergrad College: UCLA 4s Undergrad Major: Humanities Work Experience: Management Consulting Booth Clubs: MENA (Middle Eastern North African) Club, Soccer Club, Analytics Club, IBG (Investment Banking Group), Wine Club Hobbies: Pickleball ring leader, Hitting LA Fitness with Boothies, Attempting to cook Fun Facts: I lived in the Middle East for one year when I was in the 8th grade, I competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments across the country in college, I am starting to learn how to DJ and hope to have some decent skills by the time the trip starts! |
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E-mail: tami.sacre@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Tokyo, Japan & Munich, Germany Undergrad College: Pomona College Undergrad Major: Economics Work Experience: Life Sciences Consulting Booth Clubs: Investment Banking Group, Chicago Women in Business, Healthcare Group, Japan Club, Wine Club 2024 Random Walk (if any): Croatia!!! Hobbies: Advising Max on his Fantasy Football team, raiding the Whole Foods pizza bar with Nader, sending Tori Instagram posts of clothes we NEED to buy, going to Pilates Fun Facts: Kylie Jenner followed me on Tumblr in middle school, I have 8 piercings on my left ear, |
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E-mail: tori.somsak@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Wilmette, IL / Winter Park, FL Undergrad College: Northeastern University -> University of North Florida Undergrad Major: Behavioral Neuroscience -> Finance Work Experience: GE Healthcare Financial Management Program (Chicago) -> Deloitte Consulting (NYC) Booth Clubs: Graduate Business Council – Walker Cohort Rep, The Booth Experience – Social Media Assistant, Investment Banking Group, Retail & Luxury Group, Rugby Club, Belgian Club, Booth Ski & Snowboard Club, Asian American Student Association, Chicago Women in Business 2024 Random Walk (if any): Croatia! Hobbies: Vintage Shopping, Jewelry Making, Thai Cooking, Curating Monthly Playlists, watching fashion TikToks with Tami, talking through life with Max, shopping for streetwear with Nader Fun Facts: I can speak French and Thai, used to play Cello and Piano, can remember verbatim conversations and people’s outfits when I first meet them |
Max Cannon
Nader Ghiassi
Tami Sacré
Tori Somsak