Reevaluating and Gaining New Experience Through CFS

Name: Kyle Burnett
Year: Senior
Major: Economics and Political Science
CFS Class: Business Field Studies
Employer: UBS

Going into the spring quarter, I believed myself to be headed on a different career path, as I had begun preparations to pursue a law degree. Fortunately, however, CFS provided me with an opportunity to reevaluate and work in a different industry before making any final commitments. Because of that, I had the pleasure of working as a private wealth management intern for UBS, where I was able to gain invaluable knowledge and experience related to the financial services industry. During my time there, I was able to assist with client and company research, write reports detailing important investment opportunities, provide company and industry updates, and learn from two very accomplished wealth managers that are esteemed in their profession. Overall, this was a great introduction to finance, as the breadth of topics and responsibilities provided me with a strong foundation that I can continue to build upon for the future.

Along with my internship, the class provided by CFS was a great compliment. Firstly, it provided me with a weekly opportunity to contemplate what I had experienced at work. This was done through extensive conversations with my professor and classmates, which allowed me to pinpoint important aspects of my work and relate them to what was being covered in class. As a result, I was able to move beyond the surface, find significant meaning in the work I had completed, and transform those experiences into small lessons that can easily be remembered for the future. Secondly, the class also functioned as a resource to learn about other industries. My peers worked in a variety of fields, and often gave great insight related to their experiences and duties through presentations and group discussions.

CFS provided me with a unique opportunity that I am very grateful to have pursued. Overall, I gained a greater sense of my future career path, expanded my personal and professional networks, obtained extensive knowledge and experience related to my chosen industry, and am more confident in myself as a professional. Because of that, I would highly recommend CFS, as it provides a great opportunity for individual development.