Mei Yee Chew

Mei Yee Chew '25 MBA: Living in Minneapolis

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Mei Yee Chew

Program 
MBA '25

Hometown
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fun Fact About Yourself
I have lived in 8 cities across 3 continents.

Undergraduate School and Major
University of the Ozarks, BS in Mathematics and Secondary Education

Teachers College, Columbia University, MA in International Education and Development

Most Recent Employer and  Job Title
Teach For Malaysia, Head of Leadership Development

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What has been your favorite part of the Twin Cities so far? What has made it such a great place to earn an MBA?

The people and the lakes. There is a wealth of wisdom from the faculty and students who are so open to sharing their knowledge and experience. And the lakes represent the wealth of nature to unwind and live a holistic life amidst the hustle and grind while going through the MBA.

 

Since arriving or starting your program, what’s been your impression of job opportunities in the Twin Cities?

I was surprised to learn about so many fortune 500 companies who are headquartered or have a strong presence in the twin cities. Furthermore, these companies span a wide range of industries such as med tech, CPG, and food and agriculture. This has allowed my classmates and I to explore different opportunities and gain exposure to a wide variety of industries and companies.

 

What’s surprised you the most about the Twin Cities area?

How mostly everything is within a 20 minute drive! Fortunately, I have a car and can drive to explore different parts of the city and it’s been fun to explore the different areas within a relatively short drive. I love going to different restaurants and it’s nice to be able to easily access different types of cuisine across the metro area. 

 

What activities have you enjoyed doing in the Twin Cities? 

When it’s not too cold, I love going into the lakes, especially with my nephew and niece who love the water as much as I do. When it’s too cold to be in the lake, walking around the lake always brings me a sense of peace. I’ve also enjoyed learning to play pickleball for the first time! I’ve also enjoyed shopping for second hand stuff at Turnstyle, I’ve bought most of my winter clothing from there. 
 

Minnesota is known for its winters. How have you embraced the "Bold North"?

Thankfully, this past winter has been much milder, as I’ve been told. Nevertheless, I’ve embraced it by participating in winter activities, such as joining a skiing class through the university with some of my classmates or walking around/on frozen lakes. It was always nice to be out and, while it was cold, I was always reminded about how fortunate I am to be experiencing this (because I come from Malaysia where it is 90 degrees all year round). 

 

Photos courtesy of Mei Yee Chew

Mei Yee Chew posing with two DEI student representatives in the Carlson School atrium.
As the 1st Year DEI Representative, I collaborated with the VP of DEI and the 1st Year At-Large Representative to organize an event where classmates had the opportunity to practice DEI-related interview questions.
Mei Yee Chew posing 5 classmates in front of their presentation at the McKinsey Case Competition.
I participated in the McKinsey Case Competition with 5 other classmates and it was a great way to get to know some of my classmates better while applying the concepts we were learning in class.
Mei Yee Chew in large group photo in front of a screen in the Carlson School atrium.
An annual event hosted by GBSA celebrating international cultures.
Mei Yee Chew holding a pumpking with carved heart eyes and square mouth with her partner.
My partner and I carved a pumpkin during the Halloween-themed tailgate, it was his first time carving a pumpkin!
Mei Yee Chew with classmates posing on snow with a lake in the background.
A few classmates and I spontaneously decided to drive 1.5 hours north to try to see the northern lights. We (our cameras) caught a slight glimpse of it.
Mei Yee Chew posing with two DEI student representatives in the Carlson School atrium.
As the 1st Year DEI Representative, I collaborated with the VP of DEI and the 1st Year At-Large Representative to organize an event where classmates had the opportunity to practice DEI-related interview questions.
Mei Yee Chew posing 5 classmates in front of their presentation at the McKinsey Case Competition.
I participated in the McKinsey Case Competition with 5 other classmates and it was a great way to get to know some of my classmates better while applying the concepts we were learning in class.
Mei Yee Chew in large group photo in front of a screen in the Carlson School atrium.
An annual event hosted by GBSA celebrating international cultures.
Mei Yee Chew holding a pumpking with carved heart eyes and square mouth with her partner.
My partner and I carved a pumpkin during the Halloween-themed tailgate, it was his first time carving a pumpkin!
Mei Yee Chew with classmates posing on snow with a lake in the background.
A few classmates and I spontaneously decided to drive 1.5 hours north to try to see the northern lights. We (our cameras) caught a slight glimpse of it.

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