Citadel/HF Advice

Hi everyone,

Recently accepted an SA offer from Citadel as a liberal arts student. I'll be working with different investment teams throughout the summer. Super worried that I won't be on the same level as my peers this summer in terms of technical knowledge. 

Does anyone who works/worked/interned at Citadel have any advice for me in terms of what I should work on? Any general advice on acing my internship this summer? Are there any specific resources you would recommend? Please feel free to chime in if you work for a similar fund as well. Any and all advice is appreciated. 

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