Aiming for success
Name: Rachel Iasiello
Age: 20
Current Degree: Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Finance (double degree)
Why did you choose to study this degree? I particularly enjoyed and excelled at Business Studies and Economics throughout high school and have always had a 'love' for numbers. Economics and Finance are also very broad areas of study and there are certainly many options and pathways you can take upon graduating. A double degree also provides flexibility as to areas of specialisation and interest. Accomplishments and awards throughout your time at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide: - SA Water Scholarship based on Academic Merit
- Selected to appear in The Advertiser for Institute of Chartered Accountants ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ - 'Achiever' Award
- Economics Student Buddy in 2009
- Representative for Student Support Services at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide Open Day in 2009
What career options do you think your study will bring? Many! I'm hoping to gain more experience in areas of share trading, stockbroking, financial planning/wealth management and corporate advisory roles. Many large financial institutions such as the big four banks offer student internships interstate, something which would be a dream come true. Also, I'm considering taking honours in Corporate Finance in 2011 as I believe this will enable me to be more successful both interstate and overseas. Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself working interstate or overseas in a well-regarded financial institution/ bank or in the public sector. Also, I would like to get more involved with financial advising and client interaction, in addition to researching financial markets and developing solutions to various problems facing society's economy. Through my study I have learnt that this all requires hard work and persistence and I am willing to 'keep at it' in order to aim high and achieve success!
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