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...

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...

Mariana Futoro de Lima (MS Business Analytics, Data Analytics) I am currently an intern at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in the Information Technology Unit. Some of my duties included data analysis and assist in Artificial Intelligent Audits. Although I learned many important skills in the internship, the one I appreciated the most was data analytics and how I was able to apply them to real-world operations. From the beginning, my team took the time to understand my goals as a Business Analytics student and supported my learning. I shared my interest in gaining hands-on experience on it in a real office environment, and they provided me with training in tools such as SQL and Alteryx. This helped me build skills that I can carry into future roles and confidently speak about in interviews, and I am very grateful for this experience After this experience, I’m interested in continuing to grow in the areas of Data Science and Data Engineering. These fields align closely with m...