The NYC Kautz Uible Trip provides many great opportunities that any economics major/minor would like to take part in. I should be selected for the NYC trip for the reason that I show great passion for the economic world and would be very grateful to get to experience events such as talking with the Federal Reserve, visiting a corporate bank, and possibly visiting the NYSE. To be able to visit these locations and meet the people involved there is truly an invaluable opportunity, and I will make the most of the opportunities presented.
Although I’m only a first-year student, I’m continually developing my economic background by reading The Economist on a daily basis. The Economist is a fantastic source of news regarding macro and micro economics going on in our ever-globalizing economy today. Currently, the news source is flooded with …show more content…
● How will being selected impact your development as an economics major/minor?
Being selected for the NYC Kautz Uible Trip would not only give me more confidence to pursue a Business Economics major, but also help me find a supporting major to go along with it. As Dr. Pal stated, an Economics degree alone is valuable, but if you can pair it up with another major you will be much more successful. I currently wish to pursue a Business Economics/Finance double major, however I’m open to exploring other supporting majors as well. The visits to the financial institutions of New York City will surely help me decide what fields I can contribute to and will suit me best.
● What have you contributed to the Economics Society in the past or plan on contributing in the future
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