Brandeis International Business School

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors are here to support you and answer any questions you have about the student experience at Brandeis International Business School. Connect with them via email or as part of a visit.

Contact: globalambassadors@brandeis.edu

Andrew Mukurazita
Andrew Mukurazita 

Program: MSBA/MBA’24
Concentration: Real Estate
Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe 
Languages Spoken: Shona, English

Why I chose Brandeis: Brandeis classes are sized in a such way for me to cultivate intimate and genuine connections with faculty and fellow students. The location of the campus is beautiful and far from busy city life.

Carolyn Lisboa
Carolyn Lisboa

Program: MSBA’25
Hometown: Goa, India
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi

Why I chose Brandeis: Brandeis has a close-knit community feel that was so present throughout my application process. I was able to personally interact with current students and staff before I made my final decision. The program was a great fit for my background and experience, and the warm and welcoming environment I could sense from thousands of miles away made me confident that it was the right place for me to take the next step in my career path.

David Mai
David Mai

Program: MSF’24
Hometown: Myitkyina, Myanmar
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, Myanmar (Burmese), Kachin

Why I Chose Brandeis: I chose Brandeis because of its diversity and inclusivity. In addition, Brandeis offers various programs with flexibility of program length and plenty of concentration options.

Emmanuella Essifua Acheampong
Emmanuella Essifua Acheampong

Program: MSBA’25
Concentration: Data Analytics and Machine Learning
Hometown: Winneba, Ghana
Languages Spoken: English, Fante, Twi, Ga, Dangbe

Why I chose Brandeis: I chose Brandeis University for its exceptional blend of academic excellence and career growth. What sets it apart for me is its welcoming faculty and diverse experiential learning opportunities, spanning beyond the International Business School and across disciplines, making it an ideal choice for pursuing my master’s degree.

Salman Haider
Salman Haider

Program: MSBA’25
Concentration: Data Analytics and Data Science
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Languages Spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi

Why I chose Brandeis: I chose Brandeis because of its excellent Career Services team, outstanding faculty and close proximity to Boston, a city that has a lot of opportunities for young professionals. 

Xiaohang Wang
Xiaohang Wang

Program: MSBA’25
Concentration: Data Analytics and Investment
Hometown: Yichun, Jiangxi, China
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Why I chose Brandeis: I chose Brandeis because it is a diverse, equal and inclusive community. It offers a large number of elective courses and I have the flexibility to customize my study plan.