Is It Possible? Unorthodox background

Hi. I decided to go back to college in hopes of making into IB or S&T. I'm 27 at the current moment and will be 30 by the time I get my degree from eu university. I stopped going to school because I worked in a funeral home and became the MD. That helped me to get confidence in talking to customers and to get strong in sales. I also handled all the arrangements for burial and funeral services of the deceased, in accordance with the family's wishes. I performed a wide variety of duties, such as planning and allocating the resources of the funeral home, preparing the body for burial or cremation, arranging for transfer of the body to the place of rest before the funeral, managing staff, and handling marketing and public relations. I have gained knowledge of financial statements, accounting and the ability to run a funeral home efficiently and profitably. Also, I am able to handle numerous tasks for multiple customers, often over a short timeframe. I've always wanted to be in finance but I got side tracked and was wondering if it is still possible to break into it after I graduate? How should I present my pre-university experience and how should I sell my story? Do employers give me some type of advantage because of my experiences? If so, what division or sectors would be the best fit for me? Healthcare or Consumer? In the time between my 28 and 30 I will have acquired relevant intern experience. Thanks in advance

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