Hello - First year student at the University of Chicago

Hi there! I'm currently a first-year student at the University of Chicago. I'm interested in going into IBD and eventually transitioning into PE. I will be working this summer at a wealth management firm in Los Angeles. I have read through these forums for a long time now and have finally made an account for myself!

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Where are you staying in LA? I ask this because it would seem more affordable for you to work in a position in Chicago. How do you pay for and coordinate something like this? I've always been curious. Welcome to the community!

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How do you pay for and coordinate something like this? I've always been curious.

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SureThing

Where are you staying in LA? I ask this because it would seem more affordable for you to work in a position in Chicago. How do you pay for and coordinate something like this? I've always been curious. Welcome to the community!

Hi! I'm actually from Los Angeles, just attending school in Chicago. So, I'll be staying at home over the summer (the most affordable option of all!). Thanks for the welcome!

 
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Hi there! I'm currently a first-year student at the University of Chicago. I'm interested in going into IBD and eventually transitioning into PE. I will be working this summer at a wealth management firm in Los Angeles. I have read through these forums for a long time now and have finally made an account for myself!

What's good? Welcome to WSO

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I graduated from UChicago last June and now work in private banking full time at a BB downtown, so please feel free to PM me with any questions you have.

and this is why WSO is awesome

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