I formerly was an intern (as a freshman!!) at Smith, Moses & Company, LLC - an investment and financial planning firm located in Beavercreek. After my internship expired, they hired me on part-time. I have been there now for over a year and a half! This internship was recommended to me by a great finance instructor, Bill Wood, and has led me to intend in a career in financial planning."
Why Wright State?
Wright State truly cares about their students. But more importantly- so does the College of Business. If you choose the Raj Soin College of Business, you will meet with professors who WANT to get you a job, not because they have to, but because they want to. Classes are not taught by graduate students, which may not seem like a big deal to you, but believe me- it is. Not one class is taught by a graduate student in the Raj Soin College of Business. If offered a full scholarship anywhere for the remainder of my bachelor’s degree- I would not leave WSU and the RSCOB. The College of Business is top-of-the-line and has state-of-the-art facilities. Pay us a visit and find out!
Tips for Success
Get an internship now. Make sure this is your field. After completing my internship, I knew that financial services was for me. But learning about something is only one thing- you have to sell yourself and your products and services too- leading me to my dual-major in marketing. AACSB, and Dean's Student Advisory Board (brief info about that) The Dean asks for input from his students - and listens. Tell me another college that does that.
Leadership
The Dean’s Student Advisory Board for the College of Business ( I will be the President next year), The Marketing Department Student Advisory Board, The Wright-Patt Credit Union Young Member Advisory Panel, Chief Strategist of the Finance Club, Resident Assistant in the Honors Residential Complex and Volunteer for Project Linus.
Career Plans
I plan on obtaining my CFP(R) or Certified Financial Planner designation and obtaining several licenses that will allow me to sell securities and other financial instruments. I then would like to get my MSFS or Master of Science in Financial Services degree while helping clients secure their financial futures.
Internships/Class Projects
My most valuable experience so far has been Dr. Ramsey’s Principles of Marketing class- she truly cares (as do all professors) about her students’ well-being and is definitely always willing to help in any way she can. She, like many professors in the RSCOB, bring tons of real-world experience with them that “spices” up regular textbook material.
