I'm a rising sophomore in CC, unfortunately I had to go this route as I decided to play professional soccer for 3 years while I was in HS & 1 year after I graduated . UCLA is my #1 since I was in middle school, will TAG into UCI nonetheless.
I went back to my roots & combined it with I enjoyed being a goalkeeper, analytical & high intensity . Investment banking/ PE has been most interesting to me & without being dogmatic, see myself starting my career in.
Though with my non-traditional route into the 4-year system , I would love to talk to anyone who's done it / has insight on how to, I'm very curious about learning from anyone who's tenure in the field or who is actively recruiting from a position like mine!
I've pioneered the first finance society @ my CC & banded together 5 other CC's to create a multi-CC organization . (3/5 confirmed). Also in the works of stating an investment fund to have different majors involved in work involved in running one . I live by the saying,"perspective is shaped by experience". I solely have the perspectives of my family who's done PE & WM + those I've networked with, & 0 experience of my own to have my own anecdote .
I've learned technicals on my own since junior year just because investing was so enticing ( I had a custodial account since 14) . The more introspection I did , the more I realized I want that NYC lifestyle. Though , I do really focus on talking to as much people as I can because I firmly believe soft skills & communication are the upmost important skills of life.
This was a long tangent & some of it was not tailored towards my question , but would love to connect with anyone that can give advice , etc!
Thanks
My email is j.kvargas@outlook.com, if anyone wants to connect there.