Thailand
Experience the vibrant diversity of Thailand, from the white-sand beaches of Phuket to the high-energy streets of Bangkok. This trip offers the best of both worlds: tropical island relaxation in the south and an immersive cultural experience in the nation's bustling capital. Whether you're enjoying the serene Andaman Sea or exploring ornate temples, this itinerary captures the true essence of Thailand.
$3,645–$3,686
Dates: 08/26/2026 - 09/03/2026
Trip Leaders
Henry Belton
E-mail: hbelton@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Kenilworth, IL Undergrad: Boston College (Economics) Experience: Consulting Clubs: Media, Entertainment, Sports Group, Booth Ski and Snowboard Club, Booth Tech Group, Belgian Club Random Walk: Austria & Hungary Hobbies: Watching/Talking Sports (New York Giants and Chicago White Sox Fan), running, Chipotle, being the tallest 2Y on this random walk Fun Fact: I was at a World Series game with The Pope, I drove around Lake Michigan once, my Mom is a chef, I would strike Matthew out on three pitches (looking)
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Anna Giannini
E-mail: agiannin@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Winnetka, IL Undergrad: Vanderbilt University (Economics) Experience: Client Management at PIMCO Clubs: Investment Management Group, Private Equity Group, Giving Something Back, Ski & Snowboard Club Random Walk: Austria & Hungary Hobbies: Pilates classes, trying new restaurants, rewatching New Girl, NYT Games, bragging about my Duolingo streak, tuning out Matthew & Henry's constant baseball dialogue, taking all of the same classes as Saniya, telling people how much fun our RW was last year Fun Fact: I beat my goal and tried 201 new restaurants in 2025! Follow me on Beli @annagiannini :)
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Saniya Kumar
E-mail: skumar21@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Woodcliff Lake, NJ Undergrad: UCLA (Business Economics major, Entrepreneurship minor) Experience: Investment Management at PIMCO Clubs: Chicago Women in Business, Booth Technology Group, South Asian Business Group, Give Something Back Random Walk: Austria & Hungary Hobbies: Traveling, reading, starting different Paint by Numbers and never finishing them, dancing, eating, NYT puzzles Fun Fact: I’ve done a Spartan race, performed at the first ever Diwali at Times Square, have been to all but 2 continents, and learned how to ski this year!
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Matthew Rosenbaum
E-mail: matthew.rosenbaum@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Deerfield, IL Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (I-L-L!!!!) (Computer Engineering) Experience: Software Engineering at Capital One Clubs: Investment Banking Group, Ski and Snowboard Club, Graduate Business Council, Admissions Ambassador Random Walk: Austria & Hungary Hobbies: Running, Golfing, Intramural softball, Live music, Cold brew, Reminiscing the greatest postseason run of all time with Henry ('05 White Sox), Closing Bassment with Saniya, and Bus driving with Anna Fun Fact: Visited 30/30 MLB stadiums, St. Andrews Old Course lottery winner, Generational ketchup hater, Makes homemade Detroit style pizza, Coded bots for reservations and flights