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RE: Uni of Nottingham Partner Universities - Year Abroad (& help intern/job prospects?)
Wondering if it's worth studying at Partner universities (of the university of nottingham) abroad to get not only a new perspective, but also experience abroad in IB or similar. Some maybe even have a international weighting, but not sure. Based on QS World Rankings, these are the best options: -...
On-Cycle Recruiting
Does what you study (major) in college matter at all when it comes to on-cycle recruiting? Student at HYPWS, with a 3.8. I'm currently thinking about potentially switching majors and was interested to see if major choice had any impact on on-cycle recruiting. Is major irrelevant, and GPA, School,...
Incoming Summer Analyst looking for advice...
Hello everyone – I just got an offer from a BB to join as a Summer Analyst in 2023 (IBD - Classic). I wanna spend the next year making sure that I know everything necessary to perform well during the internship. What exactly should I be studying? This is what I got so far: Public Comps Modeling...
Study route Msc/MBA/Ph.D.?
I'm currently studying Business management first year (shitty uni). When I look at my options, I won't be able to take part in either internship and part-time jobs during my time in uni (working to pay my tuition and other expenses, working 6 days a week) I'm just weighing in my options here and in...
Wasting time or learning?
I am currently a first-year analyst at a boutique bank. It is definitely a sweatshop, 9a-2a every day, but I constantly feel like I am wasting time... When I get staffed on a new project or deal I spend 1-2 hours a day for the first 2-3 weeks just reading. I am reading and learning about the...
UCL vs. Bath vs. SOAS
Hey guys, I need some second opinions on my choice of study. I have received distance learning Master offers for UCL - MSc Finance and Accounting, BATH - MSc Applied Economics (Banking & Financial Markets) & SOAS University of London - MSc Finance (Banking) . Just taking prestige into consideration,...
Want to learn about investing and finance fast - Need Books to read!
Hello WSO , I'm a student at a target university and want to learn more about finance and investing fast. I don't know much as the only thing I have been doing is reading certain articles/publications on WSJ and Seeking Alpha. What books did you guys use to teach yourself...
Do I have enough time to/how should I try to pass the CFA® Level I in December?
I am currently going through the Schweser books right now and they are the only study materials that I have. I am also considering buying the QBankPro from Kaplan because it was very helpful when I passed the SIE and the Series 65. The first question is: do you think I have enough time to study for...
General Management Bachelor for a Career in IB
I am in my final year of high school and currently considering my study options. I want to pursue a career in IB here in Egypt or abroad, if I get the chance. The best program for this type of career is the AUC’s Business Administration but it’s so expensive. I am currently considering the GUC...
Tricks for study?
Your tricks for the perfect study session? Usually I use guaranà + some vitamine and DMAE or coline. Obviously mixed with a balance diet. I tried Nootropill.. Good results!
CFA® - useful for which groups/sectors in banking/finance?
I have met someone who (independently) studies for the CFA® (level 1) with the goal to strengthen his profile, in order to move from his work as an engineer to finance/banking. However, he did not have a very clear idea of how the CFA® would help him. -Is there anyone who could provide me some...
Sometimes I try to do things and it just doesn't work out the way I wanted to
I get real frustrated and I try hard to do it and I take my time and it doesn't work out the way I wanted to. It's like I concentrate real hard and it doesn't work out. Everything I do and everything I try never turns out.
Need advice, study at age of 30?
Hi, everyone, I need a word of advice from you guys! Should I study finance at 30? Is it worth it? Currently I am 29 years old. I have a college degree in Hospitality Management and I worked for three years in aviation as a flight attendant. I have a solid customer-service experience in a...
CFA® Materials: Schweser vs Bloomberg
Hello all, This week I registered for CFA® Level 1. I registered for the June 2016 exam. I am wondering if anyone has used the Bloomberg study materials for the CFA® . I know Schweser is the go to for most people but it looks like Bloomberg's product is pretty strong. You can get either program...
Independent Learning
Coursera, Udacity, Khan Academy, even Ivy League colleges have developed their own open lecture programs on a swathe of topics. LinkedIn even includes an "Independent Coursework" section. So many of my colleagues and friends seem to be registered with one service or another and in their free time,...
How many outside hours of study MSF
Hello, For ungraduate courses consensus is 1-3 hours of study per week outside the classroom per credit hour. For an MSF program how many hours a week can one expect to study?
CFA® level 2 - Ethics
How do you guys study for the ethics section on the CFA® level 2 exam? I feel like there are so many details they can test you on, such as when is an approval required, does the approval need to be in writing or not etc. Does anyone have a good summary of these details, i.e. mainly a summary of...
What should I try to learn?
Hi all, I'm a sophomore trying to eventually break into ibanking. Aside from the conventional things like securing a job, networking and personally investing, I've been looking for ways to "get ahead" and ultimately learn more. I currently have a working knowledge of comps and some models like the...
Series Exams Questions
Getting ready to start FT investment banking in a boutique and we have to take the Series 79 exam. I have a few free weeks prior to training and was wondering if I should start studying now, just to get it out of the way. I am not sure if my firm will provide some sort of study materials for it, but...
CFA® mnemonic devices?
On top of flash cards, audio notes, doing a shitton of qbank questions etc for CFA® level 1 prep, are there any good mnemonics to help memorize formulas/concepts (specifically accounting)? Like put-call parity for example: S i P- a - C o K e Stock + Put = Call + striKe
Study music website
UPDATE: Just wanted to let you guys know we have improved the site a bit by changing it to a simpler look, much faster loading times, and new liquid layout to adjust to different resolutions Check it out! www.sonosterra.com Hey guys, My friends and I made a website that helps you tune out all the...
CFA® materials: Do they need to be current?
Almost two years ago I torrented a huge package of CFA® stuff, including Schweser PDFs, and I imagine several other monkeys here have come across the exact same file(s) online. The problem is that even then it was already a bit outdated. Buying new or even recently used CFA books, if I remember, is...
Best CFA® Level 1 Prep Material
...for the money. Looking to start studying for level 1 now. Your guys' input would be great. Thanks in advance. My background: non-bus major, IB analyst, taken finance/accounting Best CFA® Preparation Course Our users largely agreed that the Schweser program, provided by Kaplan, is the best option...
Intelligent People Drink More than Dullards
I have a feeling I'm gonna need a catcher's mitt for all the monkey shit about to be flung by the WSO readers who don't enjoy the occasional toddy quite as much as I do. Don't shoot the messenger, guys, but it appears alcohol consumption - often and in vast quantities - is a mark of higher...
GMAT BOOKS - CHEAP!
I am selling two "packages" of books. They are a little old but were really good. The tests usually don't change dramatically from year to year and the last time i checked, English and Math was the same. Looking to sell quick. Will give a discount for buying both packages. Package #1 - $35 8...
Heavy Drinkers Outlive Abstainers
"There are more old drunkards than there are old doctors..." - Benjamin Franklin As if you needed another reason to partake in Wall Street's culture of booze (well, some of you do ), a recent 20-year study has concluded that heavy drinkers live longer than people who don't drink at all. So there....
Prep suggestions for FT market making position in Sept.?
I will be starting full-time at a prop shop who focuses on market making where I would be on the trading side (not algo/quant/development-side), and have no formal background in finance but have read up on the technical basics of derivatives trading, etc. in addition to my personal interest in the...
Series 79 free study guide
I have a very detailed outline that I'm going to make available to the forum. Either through a editable gdoc or through a personal wiki. Frankly, we all spend way too much time studying / preparing for the exact same things. I'm hoping that a few people will taking it upon themselves to improve upon...
Studying Business Abroad Questions...
I will be studying abroad the semester after I graduate and am looking for suggestions in regards to where to go. I'm currently considering LSE or Peking University (formerly Beijing University) for business/econ - was also looking into Oxford / Cambridge, but it seems like they offer mainly...
Study Business Abroad Suggestions?
I will be studying abroad the semester after I graduate and am looking for suggestions in regards to where to go. I'm currently considering LSE or Peking University (formerly Beijing University) for business/econ - was also looking into Oxford / Cambridge, but it seems like they offer mainly...
Study for series 79 and 63 before training?
I am starting at a BB in a few weeks as a new associate out of bschool and was wondering if anyone would recommend studying for the Series 79 and/or 63 before I start. I know I'll have time and resources to study in training but have any of you regretted waiting until then to study for it?
Macabacus Self-Study Help Guide
Hello everyone, After some searches on how to quickly learn to model, I found that macabacus is a great website to start off. While the website is very structured and systematic, I found that it is quite difficult for someone who is a rookie in this topic and have several questions on the data and...
How often are you studying a day?
I try to get a good five hours every day, but once exams come closer, I'll try to add in a few more. Very boring...
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