Crow Thorsen: Real Humans of Goizueta’s MiM Class of 2026
Looking to get an inside look at Goizueta’s Master in Management Class of 2026? Check out Clear Admit’s “Real Humans of Emory Goizueta MiM Class of 2026” for personal insights from current students on their backgrounds, motivations, and experiences in the program. Get a feel for what it’s really like to be a part of this dynamic community!
Meet Crow Thorsen 26MiM
Age: 22
Hometown: Athens, Georgia
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Emory University, Psychology and International Studies
Why did you make the decision to attend business school? Why now?
I love to learn, and I was excited to deepen my understanding of business. Many of my teammates, including my brother, are completing or have completed the BBA program at Goizueta Business School, so I was already familiar with Goizueta’s vast resources and opportunities. I wanted to take advantage of them and continue building on my academic and personal growth here.
Why did you choose Goizueta? What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend?
Choosing Goizueta allowed me to continue being part of the Emory Swimming & Diving team, a community I love, as well as the broader Emory community. Coming back to campus was incredibly fun; people across campus, from dining to facilities to parking, stopped me saying, “I thought you graduated!” There are so many smiling faces at Emory, and I’m grateful for one more year surrounded by this community.
What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to the class?
I think my experience as an Emory undergraduate helps me support my classmates as they transition into life here, whether that’s showing them around campus or answering random questions. I also bring an academic background in political science and psychology, which gives me a different perspective in OAM and marketing classes, and allows me to share ideas and frameworks with the cohort.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that didn’t get included on your application:
I have never eaten at McDonald’s!
Post-Master in Management career interests:
Anything in sports, especially working for a professional sports team.
Advice for Current Prospective Applicants:
- What is one thing you would absolutely do again as part of your application process?
Talk with Anna frequently and reach out to current students. Everyone I spoke with was incredibly positive about the program, the faculty, and the community, which confirmed it was the right fit for me.
- What is one thing you would change or do differently?
Apply earlier!
- What is your initial impression of the Emory Goizueta students/culture/community?
Goizueta is full of hardworking, ambitious students with incredibly diverse backgrounds. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by people who chase big goals. I’ve always valued working hard, but being at Goizueta has reinforced how rewarding it is to push yourself, grow, and see your effort pay off.
- What is one thing you have learned about Goizueta that has surprised you?
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the genuinely collaborative community here. You might expect a competitive atmosphere, but classmates are always willing to help each other and celebrate one another’s successes. It’s fun to win together and not alone at Goizueta.
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