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Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I鈥檝e always been a naturally curious person interested in figuring out why the world around me functions the way it does. During high school, I took an Economics course and was drawn to how economics shapes everything from geopolitical relationships to my personal finances. This fascination drew me towards studying economics and pursuing career paths in financial markets facing roles.

Current Involvement:

• Private Equity & Credit Valuations Intern at Star Mountain Capital
• Student Organizations: Delta Sigma Pi
• Extracurriculars & Research: QuantNova Student Finance Journal

 Career Aspirations:

• Following graduation and the conclusion of my internship, I hope to continue pursuing a career in asset management, specifically in private/alternative investments.

Advice for Fellow Students:

• As a major, economics is a great way to distinguish yourself as an applicant for more market-facing finance roles (IB, PE, S&T) given the in-depth and unique outlook on financial markets that you develop throughout your studies. If you鈥檙e interested in these types of careers, I would highly recommend developing additional fundamentals in finance and accounting, whether that be through picking up another minor or major, making use of free online resources, or getting involved in student organizations.
• In my experience, USF alumni are often highly willing to help and mentor current students. Try and make the most of this, reach out for coffee chats or quick phone calls to network and ask questions about different career paths you鈥檙e interested in.
• It鈥檚 important to be aware that recruiting timelines are moving earlier each year, often as early as sophomore year for junior summer internships, so staying ahead on technical knowledge and interview preparation can make a big difference.
• Work hard, meet new people, enjoy your time in university, and most importantly stay curious!

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I have always been fascinated by the intersection of data-driven decision-making and market behavior. This led me to major in Econometrics, where I enjoy using quantitative modeling to solve complex problems. What drew me to the Economics department at USF was the versatility of the degree; it provides the analytical rigor needed to understand global financial systems while offering the flexibility to pivot across various industries.

Current Involvement:

• I currently serve as the Presidentof the USF Chapter of Scholars of Finance, a national financial leadership organization, where I focus on developing character and integrity in the next generation of finance leaders. Professionally, I have completed internships in Corporate Strategy and Wealth Management, and I recently accepted a Growth Strategy internship at a major digital payments platform.

Career Aspirations:

• My goal is to launch a career in Management Consulting or High Finance, specifically focusing on strategic growth and quantitative analysis. I am excited about the prospect of using my background in econometrics to help global firms navigate complex market expansions and technological shifts.

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Don鈥檛 wait for opportunities to find you鈥揷reate them. Networking is just as important as your GPA. Reach out to alumni, join student organizations, and don't be afraid to ask for informational interviews. The USF Economics community is incredibly supportive, so leverage the resources and people around you to build your path.

 Fun Personal Detail:

• I am a big believer in the power of mentorship and have co-founded a professional community to help my peers bridge the gap between the classroom and high-level internships. When I鈥檓 not looking at models or networking, I enjoy staying active in the Tampa community and exploring the latest in fintech.

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I have a strong interest in antitrust law and the government regulation of markets. So, for me, the interdisciplinary nature of economics, especially its connection to public policy and legal frameworks, was a decisive factor in choosing to study economics.

Current Involvement:

• I am currently a member of multiple pre-law clubs on campus and am very excited to be taking on the role of a Resident Assistant for the upcoming academic year!

Career Aspirations:

• Following my graduation from USF I plan on attending law school, as my goal is to utilize my economics background in a legal capacity and practice antitrust law.

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Some advice I would give to fellow Economics students is to get involved on campus; there are so many incredible student organizations that help you develop professionally and socially, as well as connect you with other students who have the same goals and aspirations as yourself.

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• My academic interests stem from understanding what drives people to make decisions in business and organizational settings. I鈥檝e always been interested not only in the choices themselves, but also in the aftermath, whether those decisions are supported quantitatively, qualitatively, or through behavioral insights. Economics provided a structured way to analyze these questions, combining logical reasoning with real-world applications. Additionally, hearing from family members about how engaging Economics courses were, encouraged me to explore the field further and ultimately pursue a minor in the department.

Current Involvement:

• Currently, I serve as an Accounting Assistant with USF Student Accounting Services, where I help students understand tuition charges, reconcile, and ensure billing operations run smoothly. This role has strengthened my ability to interpret financial information and communicate complex topics clearly.

Career Aspirations:

• I am interested in applying leadership in business and organizational settings where decisions are supported by both data and behavioral analysis. I鈥檓 excited about pursuing opportunities that combine strategy, analytics, and interpersonal collaboration, using Economics as a foundation for understanding incentives, outcomes, and long-term decision-making!

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Get involved and gain experience. There are a multitude of areas where you can apply economic reasoning, whether through student organizations, professional development groups, internships, or even hobbies. Even the smallest activities can become opportunities to apply economic theory and develop your analytical thinking. You can learn while having fun at the same time, and in my opinion, this is a heavily underrated, yet powerful way to practice and strengthen your skills outside the classroom.

Fun Personal Detail:

• One of my favorite USF memories was leading DevFest Tampa Bay 2025, an industry tech conference alongside my team at Google Developer Groups at USF. Despite being a technology conference, the event brought together students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds from all over USF and beyond. It was inspiring to see many attendees discover new interests and career paths, and I was proud to help create an event where students could connect, learn, find inspiration for their future, and enjoy their time.

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I was drawn to Economics because it provides a rigorous toolkit for decoding the inner workings of complex systems. I鈥檝e always been fascinated by how individual choices, firm behaviors, and market fluctuations intersect. Pursuing a BA in Economics allows me to blend theoretical frameworks with practical analysis, giving me the language to explain not just whatis happening in the market, but also the "why".

Current Involvement:

• I currently work at the Office of Student Accounting Services, where I serve as a bridge between complex billing systems and the students and families they impact. This role has sharpened my ability to communicate financial data clearly and effectively, a skill I find essential for any economist.

Career Aspirations:

• My career aspiration is to specialize in applied econometrics and quantitative analysis. I am driven to move beyond surface-level data to explore the causal relationships that define our markets. I am particularly excited about using my Economics background to build sophisticated predictive models, ensuring that data-driven decisions are always rooted in sound economic theory and behavioral insights.

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Don鈥檛 feel boxed in by your degree title. Whether you are BA or BS, the Economics department gives you the flexibility to build a toolkit that matches your passion. If you love the data side, go after it. If you love the theory, go after it. If you love both, take courses that align with both.

Fun Personal Detail:

• My favorite USF memory is participating in clubs and getting connected with various communities on campus! I've met some of my best friends in various USF organizations!

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I am most interested in learning about the quantitative economics side, where I could apply coding to my in the financial sector, especially in Sales & Trading. In addition to this, I am excited to explore how economics ties to the policies around the world, particularly with trade exports and their impact on both sides and other countries too!

Current Involvement:

• During my time at USF, I have been involved in leading the HEXA Consulting Club at USF from 2024 to 2025 as a Vice President, being an Equity Research Associate in the Global Investment Research Division of the Investment Club in Spring 2024 and then joined the Asset Management Division of the club as an Investment Analyst, then promoted to Investment Associate in the Spring of 2025.
• I also have some educational activities that I'm facilitating outside of USF: I am involved with Nomura as their USF Campus Ambassador, and the Co-Founder of Bac Trung Nam Fellowship, a year-round virtual mentorship program for Vietnamese students with passionate mentors who are pursuing high-finance careers as a way to pay it forward.
• In terms of internships, I was a Workday Systems Analyst Intern in the Technology Solutions Group at Bain & Company in 2024, then a Revenue Cycle Management Intern at EyeSouth Partners, working in financial automation, and I will be joining Nomura Securities International in New York this summer of 2026 as a Global Markets (Sales & Trading) Summer Analyst, where I would apply my economics background to the work.
• I am also a Teaching Assistant of the Finance Talent Pathway program at the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance of the Muma College of Business, which offers a signature experience to a small cohort that includes high-impact learning and advanced co-curriculum aimed to assist highly-driven students in their first two years of college to pursue highly competitive careers in finance.

Career Aspirations:

• In the future, I would like to work in the quantitative trading side of a financial firm (hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or investment banks). I am really excited about my upcoming internship and would do my best to get the most out of it!

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Keep going! I think at the end of the day, I have been very close to reaching the end of the journey, and I thought that I would give up. However, I would like to think that believing in yourself and pushing yourself goes a long way, which is what led me to where I am today. Never give up on yourself!

Fun Personal Detail:

• I have been spending time reading about different policies of different countries and how they are shaping the world today in many facets. I think learning more about the political science field is probably something I will do in the next few months at USF!

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I鈥檓 an Econometrics & Quantitative Economics major interested in using data to better understand and solve real-world challenges, especially in sustainability and economic development. I was drawn to economics because it combines analytical thinking with meaningful, real-world impact.

Current Involvement:

• At USF, I served as Member Relations Officer for the USF chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), where I helped develop a mentorship initiative connecting USF students and professionals with local high schools to support early career exposure and development. I also served as Fundraising Chair for Caribbean Cultural Exchange, supporting multicultural programming and community engagement. Previously, I was involved in Student Government as a member of the Appropriations Committee, where I supported funding decisions impacting over 30 student organizations and more than 2,000 students, and contributed to initiatives addressing student basic needs. I also contributed to student media through Lions鈥� Pride Media Group, where I wrote articles and covered campus events to help amplify student voices.
• I recently joined the Office of Admissions as part of the Customer Care Team, where I support current students and contribute to the admissions experience. Beyond campus, I interned with the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, where I supported finance and environmental policy analysis related to national climate resilience.

Career Aspirations:

• I鈥檓 interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of economics, policy, and sustainability, using data to support informed and impactful decision-making.

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Get involved early and be open to trying new things. Some of the most meaningful opportunities come from stepping outside your comfort zone and taking initiative.

Fun Personal Detail:

• In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer. I was a collegiate women鈥檚 soccer student-athlete at a previous institution, and that experience taught me discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

Academic Interests & Why Economics:

• I鈥檓 interested in how economics and data can be used to understand real-world problems and support better financial and policy decisions. Through my coursework, I鈥檝e also developed an interest in how legal frameworks shape economic outcomes, especially in areas like regulation, compliance, and financial systems.

Current Involvement:

• On campus, I served as President of Bahamians United & Impactful, where I led initiatives that strengthened community and increased student engagement. I also served as Internal Events Chair for Caribbean Cultural Exchange, where I planned events and collaborated with other organizations-engaging over 500 students across campus. I also contributed to Lions鈥� Pride Media Group and gained professional experience through my internship at The Private Trust Corporation Limited, where I worked with financial documentation and compliance processes.

 Career Aspirations:

• I鈥檓 interested in pursuing a career in finance, consulting, or economic analysis, particularly in areas where finance and regulation intersect. I also have an interest in attending law school in the future to further explore the intersection of law and finance.

Advice for Fellow Students:

• Get involved early and don鈥檛 be afraid to explore different opportunities. Some of the most valuable experiences come from trying new things and putting yourself out there.

Fun Personal Detail:

• I enjoy planning events and creating spaces where people can connect, and I also played soccer growing up in the Bahamas.

Studying Economics at USF has been the most strategic decision in reaching my career goals. The strong quantitative background through this course of study made me a competitive candidate for Public Policy and International Affairs graduate programs. I have been accepted to Columbia University, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Tufts University and American University. However, I have accepted a full ride at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government to pursue a Master in Public Policy degree.

While at USF, I also double-majored in International Studies and minored in Mandarin, Chinese. Through these three fields of study, I was able to create a unique profile that made competitive for the three other national scholarships I was awarded: Boren Scholarship, Gilman Scholarship, and the Critical Language Scholarship program. These State Department scholarships funded three study abroad programs in China, where I was able to conduct an independent study, take formal mandarin language classes at Qingdao University and Soochow University, and volunteer teaching English.

I have also been awarded a Pickering Undergraduate Fellowship in Foreign Affairs. Through this program, I will be interning in Washington, D.C. this summer at the State Department. More specifically, I will be at the Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs, Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs. My work this summer will focus on the Strategic & Economic Dialogue between China and the U.S., an event hosted bi-annually in Washington, D.C.. Next year, I will be able to select any embassy or consulate in the world and intern there for the summer.

It was the economics curriculum, especially classes on Environmental Economics, International Economics, Radical Political Economy and Labor Economics that has aided me in finding my career trajectory. Although leaving USF will be bittersweet, I am excited to join a group of global citizens and public servants.鈥�

The main reason I chose to major in Econ was really the recession. Around the same time I started my undergrad the recession occurred and my mother got laid-off. This really spurred my interest and made me want to get a better understanding of the economy, which made me take my first macro class and I was hooked. After getting more in-depth in the subject and taking Dr. Thomas鈥檚 course 鈥淓con of Business Strategy鈥� I knew that was the route I wanted to pursue after graduation; I felt it was a plausible direction to go to begin a career.

I was extremely fortunate after graduation and received two job offers (both related to econ) within one month of graduation. I accepted a position at PODS Enterprises in Clearwater, FL as a Demand Planner which is exactly the type of work I wanted to do (Pricing/Analysis). I want to continue my education at USF, so I am studying for the GRE exam and will be applying for the MA of Econ program. I had such a great experience at USF with all of my econ professors and classmates, I wouldn鈥檛 want to go anywhere else. I also am extremely grateful to USF for giving me the opportunity to be the first one in my family to graduate. I owe a great deal to USF and am very proud to be a bull!

As for advice, I would just say try your hardest to get an internship, regardless if it is compensated or not. The real world experience you will gain is far more valuable the any dollars you would make, it is also a top priority for employers. I think my internship experience really made me stand out while applying to jobs.

Thank you again for the amazing opportunity and I am extremely grateful!

I was one of the fortunate ones to obtain employment immediately after completing my degree. As I'm sure you know, it is an extremely tough job market out there. Throughout my last semester, my spare time was spent searching and applying for jobs. It helps to get ahead of the competition.

I joined the DeltaTrends team in August as a Data Analyst and I am enjoying putting my knowledge and skills to work. DeltaTrends is an HR consulting firm that specializes in the automotive retail industry. We basically send out surveys to our clients and measure the engagement of their employees. The results are compared to their profit margins, employee compensation, retention and turnover data, etc. We provide in-depth reports to our clients explaining the measurements, why they are so important and how they can improve the efficiency of their business. We are also strategic partners with N.A.D.A. (National Automobile Dealers Association) and provide reports and statistics to all of their members. My first major project was actually computing and interpreting all statistics for the N.A.D.A. Workforce Study National Industry Report.

Studying economics helped me in regards to my analytic skills. It equipped me with the passion to question every variable, with my job and life in general. During interviews, I was able shine through intellectual conversation because of my knowledge of economics. Business and Econ Stats is one of the classes I find myself thinking back to the most due to the amount of statistical models and terminology involved with my job.
U.S.F. Department of Economics is all around amazing. I am truly grateful for my time there and the knowledge I gained is invaluable. I enjoyed all of my econ classes, particularly Intermediate Macro with Dr. Wilde and International Econ with Dr. Herander. I would eventually like to go back to school for my Masters in economics, and U.S.F. is at the top of my list.

I chose Economics as a major early in my time at USF as it seemed to be a valuable business tool. As I learned more, and took higher level classes, it became apparent to me that Economics is much larger than its business applications. Economics has provided to me the best lens through which I can view the world. Humanity, for me, boils down to the decisions we make. Economics allows us to study how humans interact with scarcity in our world. It provides a logical framework through which we can study almost all human decision making. These revelations through my time at USF lead me to want to share my love of Economics with others. I wanted to show the world the other side of the Dismal Science.

After graduating, I set out to complete my certification requirements for teaching in Florida. I am now in my second year of teaching AP Micro and Macro to about 140 seniors at Steinbrenner High School in Lutz. I love teaching my chosen major! I feel that I am one of the luckiest Econ majors, as I get paid to talk about what I regularly talk about for fun. My future career goals include becoming a reader (scorer) for the AP Micro and Macro exams. I feel I will best be able to provide for my students with that unique perspective on the test.

My best advice for current students is two parts. First, focus on graphing. Your graph tells the story, make it a good one. Use a straightedge. Second, be well rounded. Know as much about as much as possible. Economics is limited to and by nothing. The more you know about your world, the more informed your insights will be.

Putting the Economics Degree to Use

After several years of hard work and determination, it is with great pleasure that I can now invite you to visit a "Bull-Owned Business鈥�. Crumb & Cork, located at 501 N Franklin Street is joining the downtown roster of lunch and evening entertainment spots, and will add flair to the scene with our Wine-Cheese-Jazz experience.

I couldn't have done this without the inspiration and technical skills gleaned from my time at USF. It's exciting to be launching a new business, and is a great source of pride when I reflect on my years at the University.

A college education is something that no one can ever, ever take away from you, USF graduate. You'll smile every time you look at that diploma on the wall in your office or your residence, and you'll always remember the friendships, faculty and sense of awakening that is so inexplicably joined to the degree. It is not just a piece of paper, but rather the sum of at least 4 years of academic accomplishment, and an important tool in your life's hardware kit. Be proud of the fact that you had--and seized--the opportunity to embark and finish this journey.

Here is some advice for newly minted grads and those still working toward graduation:

• Give the people what they want. Period. In the real world, you're not selling "widgets"--people want products they perceive to add value to their lives. All the better if you can design something that folks want every day instead of not-so-often. We found a lot of people complaining about the lack of variety in Central Florida when it came to the assortment of on-premise wine businesses in the area.
• Travel is the best education--all students should take advantage of the opportunity to Study Abroad.
• Don't over-borrow--loans have to be paid back, and while deferments are available, they only postpone the inevitable