Jake Flynn

Contact Jake

What appealed to you about the M.S. in Commerce Program?

As a student previously on the pre-med track, I think the M.S. in Commerce was the perfect program for me to pivot into the business side of the life sciences/healthcare realm. Being able to use my background in biology and apply it to many of the business techniques and models that we’ve learned about thus far has opened my eyes to the integration that many different fields have.

What are you looking forward to or have you enjoyed most so far in the M.S. in Commerce Program?

So far, I’ve enjoyed the cohesion of our class the most. It makes classes and projects seem like that of a workplace, with diverse backgrounds converging to achieve a common goal. I look most forward to the GIE experience and being able to gain an unmatched outlook on the world of business from the soil of another country.

What are your academic interests?

The life sciences at the intersection of business; big pharma, medical devices, and healthcare

What clubs and organizations were you involved with during undergrad?

UVA Cheerleading (still a member as a graduate student)

What are your hobbies?

Golfing, traveling to music events, and trying new sushi restaurants

Name three places on your bucket list to travel to and why.

1. California: I’ve never been to the West Coast.
2. Swiss Alps: Being able to snowboard in the Alps.
2. Asia: Massive cultural differences, and their foods are unmatched.

What is your favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or place to visit in Charlottesville?

Box’d Kitchen for lunch and Ten sushi for dinner