Advice and lessons for an incoming Freshman

Current Juniors, Seniors, and recent graduates. I am going to be a Freshman next year at hopefully a target/semi-target, and am looking for any advice about how best to position myself to get an Investment Banking internship/job. Any broad or specific advice? (other than keep your GPA up, network, and get laid) What would you do differently looking back?

 

Second this, school is everything. UK/US target = smooth ride if you can manage a good GPA. FRA or other Euro target = you will suffer. Anywhere else = Good fucking luck, mate.

 

Good luck.

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