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Tips for Baruch Graduate Students

The tips listed below were created from the experiences MS Finance alums: Candas Kirnaz, Paola Cepeda, and Mahendra Waghamare had during their time at Zicklin. We hope this list helps students with some additional direction and structure on how to maximize their time and activities while at Zicklin.  Candas Kirnaz  (MS Finance ’25), Financial Analyst at Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP :   “During my MS in Finance program at Baruch College, everything on this list came from real experiences that helped me find my way as an international student in New York. Connecting with classmates, alumni, and professional communities made the biggest difference. Those relationships gave me support, confidence, and opportunities I  didn’t  even know existed.   Using resources like GCMC, career fairs, and workshops helped me understand the job market and feel more prepared. Attending immigration-focused events made the journey far less stressful. I hope this li...

Student Perspectives: Grad Student Productivity Tips

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Graduate school can sometimes feel like a constant balancing act between coursework, career preparation, family, relationships, events, work, and internships. On our quest to find what helps grad students prosper, we asked students a bout their tips, habits, hacks and tools that help them stay productive and balanced while managing coursework, career prep, personal goals and life. MS Finance student Nunzio Sabino was one of the first students to share his thoughts: “As an international student actively pursuing career opportunities, my day-to-day is split between networking events, office visits, and a mix of virtual and in-person coffee chats. Outside of these, I dedicate time to lectures, assignments, an on-campus job, and regular gym sessions.” Generally, Nunzio likes to have clear objectives and planning in grad school. “I prefer to structure my week in advance, usually on the weekend, blocking out time for both obligations and intentional free time. For me, having clear objectives...