Bocconi (Econ. + Management) or UK University (Philosophy) for Undergrad?
Hey guys,
Recently discovered this platform and looking around it has been very helpful. I am currently in Year 13 (final year of secondary/high school) and am interested in a career in IB or something else finance-related in the future.
I am in a bit of a tricky situation. I have been accepted for an undergraduate degree at Bocconi University in Milan (International Economics and Management). However, my academic interests lie in Philosophy. I am applying for LSE, UCL, Durham and St. Andrews for Philosophy, and assuming I get offers from all this places me a difficult position. Would it be more beneficial for me to pursue Philosophy at undergrad. level (I am very interested and believe I could perform well in the degree) or to spend this time in Bocconi studying Economics and Management (I am capable of this I believe but I will enjoy it much less to be honest - I do not speak Italian and would honestly rather be in the UK where I live and am familiar with).
From what I can gather studying at LSE/UCL places you in a good position for IB recruitment in the future in London (where I live and would like to work), but all threads seem to be about studying some form of Economcis or Finance there, I have not heard about Philosophy graduates being drafted into IB internships and job roles. How does LSE/UCL/Durham etc. Philosophy compare to Bocconi E&M in terms of this? I have heard mixed things about Bocconi but have a basically unconditional place there (just need to pass my A-Levels).
Is it mainly more about the Masters degree which I do afterwards - what would be a good route to pursue with this if I had a good grade on a Philosophy degree, and would it put be at a disadvantage having not studied Economics/Finance at undergrad level? If I were to pursue the UK route with Philosophy, how can I put myself in the best position for such roles in the future?
Thank you so much and apologies for any naivety I show!
If you want to study philosophy, study philosophy. Half of the intern classes for IB are non-relevant subjects anyways...studying something unique can be an advantage if you tailor your why IB answer well.
Curious why your academic interests are so different to your professional ones, they most often go hand in hand. If you study something completely irrelevant, the name brand of the university is the most important factor, so would opt for Oxbridge or LSE.
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