Hanyu Zhao

It feels like just yesterday I was frantically trimming my application essays to meet the word limit. Quite challenging, isn’t it? Hard to believe it’s been a year since then!

My life and education were primarily rooted in China before I joined Ross, and applying to an MBA program in the U.S.—especially one as competitive as Ross—was no small feat. Luckily, the Ross MBA Ambassadors provided me with tons of timely and enlightening feedback. Thanks to their insights, I gained a clearer understanding of the school and was able to refine my application based on their thoughtful suggestions. Rossers are humble yet highly capable. This played a key role in my decision to become part of this supportive community.

Prior to my MBA, I spent five years working in asset management, specializing in credit risk analysis within fixed income investments. After that, I took a bold step by joining an education NGO, where I developed and launched liberal arts programs in rural high schools across China. Also, I’m passionate about nature and animals—I love hugging trees, have two fluffy cats, and greet every little animal I come across. At Ross, I aim to explore investment banking, impact investing, and nonprofit work.

If there’s anything I can assist you with, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m excited to see you at Ross, and as always, Go Blue!