Having lived and experienced business culture in multiple countries, I appreciated the diverse study body as well as the instructors’ international business experience. Prior to attending Swiss Finance, I was well-aware of the importance of understanding local culture and traditions in order to facilitate deals. At Swiss Finance I added an understanding of investment banking culture. As I learned, banking culture is an entity unto itself and the values and skills one needs to flourish in this environment are rather specific. Had I not been taught this during the program, it would have taken a long time to develop the cultural acumen. Achieving success in the world of international finance does not just require book-smarts; it is crucial to grasp the practical aspects of society. As one of my long-term commitments, I have been continually visiting disadvantaged Chinese villages, to see for myself the extent of poverty and extreme hardship. I empathized with the underprivileged students and their living conditions, and thus raised $2000 from relatives and friends to establish several scholarships in a hillside school. I liked how the curriculum valued on-the-ground travel, like my experiences, as instructive for being a successful investor. Regards,
Alice
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