[murcielago94]

Hey guys!

I know I've been off the site for a very long period of time, mostly due to my senior year of high school getting done. Currently, I will be attending San Diego State this fall as a Finance undergrad. My question is, what should I do to maximize my overall professional work while in college? I honestly do not mind living in San Diego after I graduate, so I want to establish a basis for myself there. Should I just become friends with professors while I am there? Join a fraternity? When should I acquire an internship? I know the finance field is competitive, but I KNOW I can do it. I'm a great salesman and am super motivated. Any tips or ideas you guys have for me so that I can get a full experience and graduate with connections? Anybody know of any networking events in San Diego? I appreciate the help.

P.S: I wanted to thank you all for your support earlier. I got into SDSU with only a 6% acceptance rate for "out of district" students.

 

[dinger429]

I would join a few clubs, especially if there are any business related ones. Always try and attend any business related seminars or workshops your school has to offer as well. Networking is very important. I don't know that being friends with your professors will really help you in your career, but it could be beneficial in other ways. I wouldn't look for an internship until you've taken some of your finance courses. Maybe start looking after your second year. Lastly, get out there and network with other students and build relationships. You never know when they might have an opportunity for you.

 

[crgray]

clubs, hangout with people.... college is a fresh start so you can be yourself and find the people that are like you... Also consider not taking finance. be an actuary. they are like finance people but much much smarter about finance and make good money. 80% of my finance friends can't find a job and the ones who do make about 40k a year. my actuary friends turned down 67k jobs and had a lot of offers.

 

[RWD Madness]

I'm in the exact same position as you. Going to college as a freshman in the fall to study finance. Sub'd to this thread

 

[LINDW4LL]

Networking is KEY. The saying, "It's not what you know, but who you know" could not be more true. Try and meet as many new people as you can, whether it's just socializing at parties or meeting people while working an internship. The more connections you have, the better.

 

[Capital]

Networking is KEY. The saying, "It's not what you know, but who you know" could not be more true. Try and meet as many new people as you can, whether it's just socializing at parties or meeting people while working an internship. The more connections you have, the better.

x99999
Also, it's Wisconsin. Not Wiscannnsin.

 

[LINDW4LL]

x99999
Also, it's Wisconsin. Not Wiscannnsin.

Well, duh But I can't miss an opportunity to make fun of the hicks!

 

[HialeahPony]

Rush Sigma Chi.

 

[murcielago94]

Rush Sigma Chi.

They got kicked off campus

 

[Imola e39]

They got kicked off campus

Rush Kappa Sig!!!

 

[Hassan Abbass]

Why doesn't my school do this kind of stuff -_- lol