I'm going to Dartmouth College this fall, planning on majoring in Economics. Any tips on how to make the most of this experience and potentially break into finance or consulting?
Thanks!
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As someone who didn’t make the most of college (I didn’t go to a school nearly as good as Dartmouth), I’d focus on these things.
Good luck
Pretty much echoing the user above -- join those finance/investment clubs your first year and network with the professors and upper-level students in them, it'll be very useful come internship hunting time, interviewing practice, etc. Get to know your finance/economics professors well too, they're very well connected in my experience, and this is coming from someone who went to a school miles below Dartmouth.
I recently read an article about certain firms casting a wider net towards those from unconventional backgrounds (as you mention, you're a First-Gen student), definitely do your best to see if you fit into any of those programs for Sophomore/Junior summer stints. For your freshman summer, you can try networking with boutique firms in the region and see if you can get some relevant experience.
Lastly, give yourself a massive pat on the back and enjoy yourself outside of the finance hustle; a full-ride scholarship @ Dartmouth and first-generation...seriously congrats. Take advantage of everything outside of finance and enjoy yourself. A big part of finance is having good fit and these next 4 years are an exciting time to discover yourself, have fun, and sharpen your personality which is a massive leg-up when networking and interviewing.
Good luck!
Your goal during studying there should be making useful contacts. In the majority of cases I believe it is even more important than the knowledge you get at college. Talking about knowledge. It should be so thorough that you could easily pass tests via Proctoredu. And that thing is really difficult!
Have lots and lots of
fun
By fun do you mean female validations? :)
Very good advice from everyone here. First off, congratulations!
Will add - MAKE FRIENDS. It's not just to have a good time, which you should absolutely fucking have. Networking isn't just to connect with alumni at BBs come recruiting season. Build and nurture your college friendships. My school network has referred me to career opportunities, clients, you name it. Not to mention being my go to crew when I don't want to hang out with finance hardos or clients.
Plus school will be a lot more fun if you have a good social life.
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