How to get into finance with useless ivy degree?

Hi everyone,

I go to a middle tier Ivy where I am a senior. I'm doing an latin american studies major and am wondering what I can do to break into finance. I messed up by choosing an unmarketable degree but I slacked off and this was the easiest thing to graduate with.

I obviously know to reach out to alumni and network at recruiting events, but I'm wondering how hard it's going to be for me to get employers to take me seriously. I at the very least spent two summers interning in big tech at a FAANG company and am a member of the investment club. I would also be open to doing consulting.

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