By Vandit, Zicklin Graduate Alum Vandit Kunapareddi at the Berkshire Hathaway  Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska Earlier this month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. As someone who has admired Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for years, being in the same room as Warren — even from a distance — was surreal. Warren began the meeting by saying, “This is my 60th annual meeting, and it’s the biggest, and I think it’ll be the best yet.” He was right. This wasn’t just a meeting — it was a weekend-long masterclass in investing, humility, and lifelong learning. What struck me most wasn’t just Buffett’s investing acumen, but the culture of curiosity and community that he and Charlie have cultivated over decades. To be surrounded by tens of thousands of people — many of them highly accomplished — who still come with notebooks and open minds, eager to learn, was deeply inspiring. As a Zicklin ...

MS Finance ‘26 student, Dojin Jung, shared with the GCMC his internship experience doing credit and financial analysis. What has been one of the most important things you’ve learned at your internship?   O ne of the most important things I learned at my internship is the r ole of a credit analyst . To illustrate, credit analysts examine borrowers’ financial performance and creditworthiness . In addition, I learned the factors that banks focus on in credit analysis. B ank s measure creditworthiness through debt-to-equity ratio, earnings before interest depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), interest coverage ratio, and debt service coverage ratio.     How have you approached networking at your internship? Share any one specific example that has been impactful for you.   I approached networking at my internship by participating in an event in 2024. The internship networking event impacted my leadership skill as a mentor . Many students approached me to...

If you 're a Baruch student, you are probably aware of the fact that the college offers more than just rigorous education. Baruch also provides career guidance and professional development through its career centers, mentorship opportunities through Executives on Campus, and fun social events through Student Life and student clubs. So, if you can have virtually all your academic, professional, and social needs met at school, why bother looking for resources or counsel anywhere else? One good reason is that e xpand ing your h orizons beyond campus grounds would enrich your learning experience and widen your network .    Joining The City Tutors ’ programs, for example, would allow you to grow as a well-rounded individual in New York City . Since Baruch is a partner of City Tutors , some Baruch students have already benefited from the organization’s workshops , events , and mentorship program . Two of those students include Akash Karmakar and Canda s Kirnaz .  ...