The Most Popular Careers for Vanderbilt Graduates and Why 
17
Feb
By Brenna Tucker
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The Most Popular Careers for Vanderbilt Graduates and Why 

Rudzhan Nagiev via iStockPhoto Many colleges have a pre-professional track they are known for that students often consider when applying. At a school like Vanderbilt, students are obviously driven, motivated, and intelligent people, but what is it exactly that these students are driven towards? What careers are Vandy grads drawn…
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Blackstar and The Benefits of Vanderbilt Student-Run Businesses 
16
Feb
By Ellie King
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Blackstar and The Benefits of Vanderbilt Student-Run Businesses 

anyaberkut via iStockPhoto Students' ability to get hands-on experience in a business can be extremely helpful in developing real-world skills. Through student-run businesses, students take the initiative to get experiences which can help them grow and develop in numerous ways. By running a business, students get exposure to challenges they…
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The Rise of the New Kings of Wall Street: How Quant Firms Are Redefining the Financial Landscape and Their Impact on College Students
20
Jan
By Nathan Park
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The Rise of the New Kings of Wall Street: How Quant Firms Are Redefining the Financial Landscape and Their Impact on College Students

AndreyKrav via iStockPhoto For decades, the financial world was dominated by traditional investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan. These institutions were synonymous with Wall Street success, wielding immense power and influence over the financial markets. However, a significant shift has taken place over the past decade,…
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Four Generations, One Workforce: How Gen Z’s Values Shape Career Paths
08
Jan
By Owen Liu
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Four Generations, One Workforce: How Gen Z’s Values Shape Career Paths

Image generated using Midjourney AI Today’s labor force spans four unique generations, creating challenges for companies to address the varied needs of employees, from retirement benefits to cultural values. Where does our generation of college students fit into this landscape? What priorities guide us when job hunting? How do we…
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The Economics of Why You Should Stay in Nashville After Graduating
03
Nov
By Frederik Schutz
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The Economics of Why You Should Stay in Nashville After Graduating

Photo taken by Frederik Schutz New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago– these are some of the biggest cities in the United States, and some of the most economically and culturally significant in the world. They are centers of finance, media, energy and technology. Many Vanderbilt students have their eyes on…
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Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs
19
Oct
By Brenna Tucker
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Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs

vicky_81 via iStockPhoto Vanderbilt is a unique combination of a connected campus community that is still in the heart of Nashville with access to all of its resources and opportunities. This intersection affects many aspects of student life, including student employment. Vanderbilt creates many opportunities for campus employment while also…
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What Business Should I Start? 2 Ways of Entrepreneurship
19
Oct
By Sabrina Liang and Yiling Dai
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What Business Should I Start? 2 Ways of Entrepreneurship

miniseries via iStockPhoto After finishing their curriculum in university, students are offered multiple potential choices, such as joining a company, continuing their education as a graduate student, or pursuing one of the most popular and ambitious choices: embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship. With insights shared by a Kellogg alumnus/search…
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A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University
02
Oct
By Nathan Park
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A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University

Photo credit to Patrick Weissenberger on Unsplash The Fast-Paced World of Investment Banking Recruitment at Vanderbilt At Vanderbilt University, the pursuit of a career in investment banking (IB) begins long before graduation. For many ambitious students, the journey starts as early as freshman year, with the recruiting process often kicking…
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