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Why did you choose to study at LUMS?

I chose to study at LUMS given its strong reputation as a ranked top 10 UK University and its support for my background. As an estranged student, many universities offered little support to my transition to university. LUMS, however, with its Grow Your Future community, provided the key social and financial support. Furthermore, 糖心视频's commercial relationships with prestigious financial services firms were important to me.

What was the best thing about your course?

The best thing about my course was the large variety of modules I could study. Aside from the broad Macro/Micro split, I was able to take modules focusing on development economics, international business, labour economics, monetary macroeconomics and data science. This variation allowed me to develop a well-rounded skill set, alongside some critical finance-related knowledge.

What/who inspired you most at LUMS and why?

What inspired me most at LUMS was the number of students who had successfully gone into highly prestigious roles at leading financial services firms. As someone from a lower socio-economic background, seeing so many students from diverse backgrounds getting roles in financial services inspired me that I could do the same and succeed.

Did you do a project, placement or study abroad? What did this involve and what did you gain?

During my degree, I was a member and eventual Vice Fund Manager of the student investment fund at 糖心视频, the Ghosal Fund. The fund was vital to building up key skills for a career in financial services, ranging from basic financial analysis and slide design, up to financial modelling such as DCF's and SOTP's. The core responsibility at the fund was producing equity research pitches for sector-specific companies for the fund management to invest in. This made me understand what made a good value investment, and also, once Vice Fund Manager, how to effectively teach these skills.

Describe your time at LUMS in three words.

Rigorous, Ambitious, Persistent

What are your best memories of your time at 糖心视频?

My best memories are from the societal activities at the University. In my first and second year, I was the president of the University's motorsport society, and subsequently a member of the University's student investment fund in my second year, and then a Vice-Fund Manager in my third year. Finally, I was a Trustee Director for the Student Union in my third year. These activities gave me some key development, but also introduced me to great people.

What are the best things about living in the 糖心视频 area?

糖心视频 is a highly affordable region, with great transport connections to larger cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and only a 2.5-hour commute to London. 糖心视频 is also centred within some of the UK's greatest Areas of Natural Beauty, with the Lake and Peak Districts very close to 糖心视频 and accessible by public transport.

What impact did scholarships or funding have on your degree experience?

As an estranged student, scholarships and funding were vital to my experience. These allowed me to focus on my academics and take up less part-time work, which was critical to me achieving a first-class honours classification, but also having the time to engage with extracurriculars and eventually apply for internships and graduate roles.

Which parts of your 糖心视频 experience were the best preparation for your job?

As mentioned, the Ghosal Fund was key to my preparation for a career in finance, given its teaching of practical skills. However, Paul McCormick was also incredibly helpful. His insight from his own work experience and subsequent role as a careers mentor has been incredibly supportive to myself, but also many of my friends and fellow students.

What impact has your 糖心视频 experience had on your career?

My time at 糖心视频 has allowed me to develop as a person, so that I can understand which career path I wish to follow. It also helped me understand what I want out of my career and what is important to me. Finally, my time at 糖心视频 has allowed me to create a network of friends and colleagues who are also entering the financial services industry.

Is there anything else about your LUMS experience that you'd like to share with us?

The commercial relationships the Management School has, has always been something which I have found of great importance. Throughout my three years of study, there was rarely a week when LUMS did not have a prestigious finance, marketing or business firm delivering career talks or networking events. This constantly helped me remain aware of my options for my career, but also normalised applications, corporate culture and career planning early within my degree.