About Bebe: Bebe Silberzweig is a first year MBA candidate at UCLA Anderson. She went to Lehigh University and majored in Finance and Economics. Bebe started her career as a consultant at PwC and more recently, worked as the Brand Strategy Manager at Flywheel Sports, a boutique fitness company offering nationwide indoor cycling and precision training classes. Bebe is interested in furthering her career within the sports and fitness space post-MBA.
East coast or West coast!? Well, I grew up in Westchester, New York and for undergrad, I went to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. After college, I moved to NYC, where I had been living for the past 4 years. I’ve spent my whole life on the east coast, and most of my family and friends live there. When deciding where to apply for business school, I felt it could be a great opportunity to move somewhere new and different. There were SO many reasons I was excited about the possibility of attending Anderson, and a big draw for me, personally, was the school’s location in Los Angeles. I was drawn to the weather, the beach, the endless outdoor activities, the restaurant scene…the list is endless. How exciting: the opportunity to go to a leading business school in a vibrant city with an ideal climate!
Moving from NYC in the middle of the Corona pandemic seemed stressful at first but, it was actually pretty seamless. I found an apartment online in Santa Monica (about half a mile from the beach), and planned my move for early August, when our summer quarter would begin. When I first arrived, I settled into my apartment and explored the neighborhood. Many of the restaurants and bars have successfully arranged new set-ups with outdoor dining (which will last year round!) There’s a farmer’s market on Wednesdays and Sundays just a few blocks from my apartment. I love hiking in the Pacific Palisades and biking along the boardwalk to Manhattan Beach.
My transition to L.A. was great because I instantly connected with many other Anderson students. In the summer quarter, we were separated into Learning Teams, where we worked on projects with a select group of 5-6 other students. This helped create immediate connections with other students regardless of the virtual format. Another fun thing about moving to Los Angeles is the possibility to explore nearby areas. I have gone to Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, and am excited to plan trips to Tahoe, Big Sur, and Joshua Tree in the future! Within a relatively short distance, you could be at the beach surfing, in the desert hiking, or up in the mountains skiing.
So NY and LA are very different. I loved New York City’s hustle and bustle, fast pace, and buzzing traffic. I would jump on the subway and go from one neighborhood to the next, and I appreciated the city’s vibrant energy. However, L.A. (so far) has exceeded all of my expectations. Instead of the NYC skyline, I bike through streets of endless palm trees and views of mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean. I am still learning L.A.- it is much more spread out than NYC and I am getting used to driving around. But, it’s been three months, and I am already OBSESSED with it!
And, since I’ve gotten here, the LA Lakers won the NBA Championship and the LA Dodgers won the World Series, so I guess I moved at the right time!
Student Blogger: Bebe Silberzweig 2022
Undergrad: Lehigh University 2016
Pre-MBA: Brand Strategy Manager at Flywheel Sports
Leadership@Anderson: Director of Anderson Ambassador Corps; Director of Business Development, Sports Business Association, Director of Ski Trip, Challenge for Charity
Activities@Anderson: Strategy and Operations Management Association, Outdoor Adventure Club, Wine Club, Jewish Business Students Association, Women’s Business Connection, Yoga and Wellness Club
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East coast or West coast!? Well, I grew up in Westchester, New York and for undergrad, I went to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. After college, I moved to NYC, where I had been living for the past 4 years. I’ve spent my whole life on the east coast, and most of my family and friends live there. When deciding where to apply for business school, I felt it could be a great opportunity to move somewhere new and different. There were SO many reasons I was excited about the possibility of attending Anderson, and a big draw for me, personally, was the school’s location in Los Angeles. I was drawn to the weather, the beach, the endless outdoor activities, the restaurant scene…the list is endless. How exciting: the opportunity to go to a leading business school in a vibrant city with an ideal climate!
Moving from NYC in the middle of the Corona pandemic seemed stressful at first but, it was actually pretty seamless. I found an apartment online in Santa Monica (about half a mile from the beach), and planned my move for early August, when our summer quarter would begin. When I first arrived, I settled into my apartment and explored the neighborhood. Many of the restaurants and bars have successfully arranged new set-ups with outdoor dining (which will last year round!) There’s a farmer’s market on Wednesdays and Sundays just a few blocks from my apartment. I love hiking in the Pacific Palisades and biking along the boardwalk to Manhattan Beach.
My transition to L.A. was great because I instantly connected with many other Anderson students. In the summer quarter, we were separated into Learning Teams, where we worked on projects with a select group of 5-6 other students. This helped create immediate connections with other students regardless of the virtual format. Another fun thing about moving to Los Angeles is the possibility to explore nearby areas. I have gone to Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, and am excited to plan trips to Tahoe, Big Sur, and Joshua Tree in the future! Within a relatively short distance, you could be at the beach surfing, in the desert hiking, or up in the mountains skiing.
So NY and LA are very different. I loved New York City’s hustle and bustle, fast pace, and buzzing traffic. I would jump on the subway and go from one neighborhood to the next, and I appreciated the city’s vibrant energy. However, L.A. (so far) has exceeded all of my expectations. Instead of the NYC skyline, I bike through streets of endless palm trees and views of mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean. I am still learning L.A.- it is much more spread out than NYC and I am getting used to driving around. But, it’s been three months, and I am already OBSESSED with it!
And, since I’ve gotten here, the LA Lakers won the NBA Championship and the LA Dodgers won the World Series, so I guess I moved at the right time!
Student Blogger: Bebe Silberzweig 2022
Undergrad: Lehigh University 2016
Pre-MBA: Brand Strategy Manager at Flywheel Sports
Leadership@Anderson: Director of Anderson Ambassador Corps; Director of Business Development, Sports Business Association, Director of Ski Trip, Challenge for Charity
Activities@Anderson: Strategy and Operations Management Association, Outdoor Adventure Club, Wine Club, Jewish Business Students Association, Women’s Business Connection, Yoga and Wellness Club
More...
How does this impact your International MBA decision?
I'd be glad to learn your thoughts on this story : Student Perspectives: Moving from New York City to Los Angeles