Panama
Experience the ultimate fusion of metropolitan luxury and raw natural beauty with an expedition to Panama. Your journey begins in the heart of Panama City, where you will marvel at the engineering genius of the Miraflores Locks with a VIP Panama Canal experience and wander through Casco Viejo. After soaking up the sun on a private catamaran to the pristine shores of Taboga Island, retreat to the lush Gamboa Rainforest Reserve to hike the wildlife-rich trails of Soberania National Park. From a world-class welcome dinner at the renowned Maito Restaurant to a visit at a sloth sanctuary, this trip offers an all-encompassing adventure through the "Gateway of the Americas".
$2,578–$2,655
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 08/31/2026
Trip Leaders
Cam White
E-mail: cwhite13@ChicagoBooth.edu
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia Undergrad: Georgetown University (Finance & Marketing) Experience: Consulting at Deloitte Clubs: Booth Technology Group, Booth Arts Group, AAMBA Random Walk: Did not go on a Random Walk Hobbies: Listening to music, making home cooked meals, game nights Fun Fact: On average, my Spotify Wrapped annual number of minutes listened is around 80,000. My partner and I have been together for 4 years and he's a NYC public school teacher. I am a train and public transit nerd that can spend hours talking about rail.
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Rachel Strother
E-mail: rstrothe@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh (Industrial Engineering) Experience: Global Partnership Management at GE Aerospace / Siemens Industry / Velo3D Clubs: Management Consulting Group, African American MBA Association, AI Group, and Give Something Back Random Walk: Chile Hobbies: Minimalist-style painter, aspiring plantsman, and cooking classes in different countries Fun Fact: Went to my first sumo wrestling tournament this year (I was big time fangirling in the sumo halls).I once dressed up as Spiderman for my nephew’s birthday party; he still doesn’t know it was me.
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Alan Ogakwu
E-mail: aogakwu
Hometown: London Undergrad: NYU (Chemical Engineering) Experience: Engineering at ExxonMobil, Business Analyst at Capital One Clubs: Management Consulting Club, Whiskey Club, Booth Africa, AAMBA Random Walk: UAE Hobbies: Soccer, Cinema, Theatre Fun Fact: Have lived in 3 continents. Massive Arsenal FC fan
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Dennesia Turner
E-mail: dturner7@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Aurora, CO Undergrad: University of Florida (Computer Science Engineering) Experience: Technology Consulting at Accenture Clubs: MCG, AAMBAA, Booth Volleyball, AI Group, Admissions Ambassador Random Walk: Peru Hobbies: Bookclub Socialite, Reality TV Commentator, Health Fanatic, Skincare Junkie Fun Fact: I have to have the volume for anything on an even number