Tuesday, April 27, 2010

After stumbling upon the program, I was intrigued.

I had not heard of any others with the same reputation. I was interested in applying to the program so I would be best prepared for future internships and job trainings, both of which are competitive to secure in New York. I am an extremely hard working, dedicated, and goal oriented person, and I was raised to value education. Throughout my high school and college careers I consistently challenged myself with the most difficult classes available, as I enjoy being in an academically rigorous environment. I chose to attend the Stern School of business at NYU because we live in a global business world and New York is one of the greatest financial centers; the opportunities and exposure that my undergraduate experience at Stern provided were outstanding. Business has always intrigued me, and while I knew that I was benefiting from a rigorous business program, I knew that I had so much more to learn regarding career options. My interest in the Swiss Finance program was to gain an education in finance that would make me a desirable commodity in the job market by preparing me with practical skills and banking knowledge that I had not encountered in my classes. Analyzing case studies, building models, and simulating financial situations helped me understand day to day financial operations, career opportunities, and provided a solid understanding of the specific jobs I will be interviewing for in the future. I love mathematics and finance, while I also enjoy research and analysis. I like to think through situations and consider outcomes thoroughly. I therefore see myself in the fields of private equity, an M&A division of a firm, or as an analyst. My strong interest in the curriculum and opportunities at Swiss Finance helped me to apply my knowledge in finance and accounting to such jobs and to be able to answer any question an interviewer asks me however technical it may be.
Regards,
Kristin

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