〖Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? (200 words or fewer)〗
While I thoroughly enjoy teaching a writing class and hosting investment conferences, I often find myself tackling problems of the past: helping a struggling student with grammar or providing basic financial literacy that has been neglected by the public education system. Columbia University, dedicated to diverse perspectives and enriched education, offers a unique path forward: the Economics–Political Science major. This combination of economics and political science provides real-world courses on trends, changes, and leadership that are not typically found in other undergraduate programs. Between ECON GU4370 - Political Economy and ECON GU4710 - Finance and the Real Economy, these courses approach the future and where America is going, tackling tomorrow's problems.
I would love the opportunity to study under Professor Harrison Hong. His more recent works on climate finance, such as "Climate Risks and Market Efficiency," which discusses the underreaction to the effects of drought on food supply, fascinate me. By understanding financial climates and economic trends and promoting creative, innovative solutions that move us forward, Columbia University would allow me to help others today and in the future.
Key Club @ Memorial Garden