ExecMBA Podcast #422: Student Spotlight | Tristan Gess

About this episode

In this episode, we catch up with Tristan Gess, a first year MBA student and Co-President of his class, discussing his journey and experiences at Darden.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tristan Gess. Tristan is a first year student in the Part-Time MBA Class of 2028, and he is Co-President for his class. We talk with Tristan about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, what he’s enjoyed about his first year, how he decided to take on a leadership role and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

People in this episode

Guest: Tristan Gess

Topics covered

• MBA
• student experience
• leadership
• Darden
• education

Keywords

• MBA
• Darden
• student spotlight
• leadership role
• Part-Time MBA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UVA Darden School of Business

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