Hello everyone,
I created a post about a year ago asking about getting a summer internship as a community college student and breaking into the field in general (https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/break-into…). I got much feedback in this forum, so thank you very much for that! Special thanks @RedRage" , @HY.r.e.a.m" , @Primeape14" , and @dcrowoar" . After taking all the insights into consideration, I made sure to follow everything that I have been told: I have kept my grades up, continued crunching on finance classes in Coursera, and got two consecutive internships in supply chain management at two big companies (couldn't get anything in finance). Most importantly, I worked on finishing up the CC and transferring to a 4-year school with a name that would look better on my resume. All of my admissions letters are back, and now I have two options: U of I at Urbana-Champaign (got into the business school majoring in finance) & Georgetown (got into the liberal arts school majoring in economics). While I am leaning towards GU for its location and network, I am not sure if being an econ major at a liberal arts college affects my chances of being of any interest to recruiters. On the other hand, UIUC has one of the best schools in Midwest, but I am not sure what my chances of ending up on Wall Street would be considering that everyone keeps calling it "semi-target". So, may I have your opinion on which school would be a better choice in this case? As always, any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!
All the best,
Amarak
Georgetown is a target school, go there. Plus, DC is a great place to be an undergrad at. The econ major will not impact your job prospects.
Wow - way to hustle. Georgetown is a no brainer. Even being an econ major at GU will open up all kinds of opportunities. GU also has a very strong alumni network, I can attest to this personally as a DC native.
Thanks for the kind words!
Georgetown without a doubt. The opportunity for getting internships during the school semester/summer would be substantially higher.
BOTH of these schools have a Chipotle ON CAMPUS. FANTASTIC JOB!
Thanks! Chipotle FTW
A quick update: It's been almost 4 months since I transferred to Georgetown, and I am yet to find a Chipotle on campus. You're fake news, sir.
It's 0.4 miles away. If you lived in Alaska, you would be a plane ride away from the nearest Chipotle. Cry me a fucking river!
First off, GOOD FUCKING SHIT!
Even though GT has a better presence on the Street, you will have a better time at UIUC and still get into elite finance from there.
My pref would be UIUC for the professional, social & extracurricular life!
Man, this is why this question is keeping me up at night! I agree, my life would probably be a lot easier and more fun at UIUC, but I feel like GT will be a lot better at pushing me to my limits - something that I really need in order to get where I want to get. Still, your input is much appreciated.
You provide a valid reason! Looks like you have the answer to your own question. At UIUC you will have to push yourself, but still some very intelligent individuals and well networked organizations reside at that university.
@RE_FSU", @Primeape14", @WidespreadPanic90", This is probably the affirmation that I needed. Thanks for helping clearing up my doubts.
Velit ut non et illo. Minus commodi ducimus in quis. Fuga et repellendus veritatis similique. Et officiis dolorem in qui. Provident autem dolorem est perspiciatis. At nisi tempore accusamus aut sed.
In ipsam sunt labore et praesentium et officiis. Est voluptatum ut ut itaque ut. Nihil nulla iure rem necessitatibus excepturi.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...