Month: September 2015

Student Spotlight: Holly Chase (’17)

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Holly ChaseHolly Chase, Honors Scholar

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Major: Healthcare Management

Minor: Neuroscience

Hometown: Barkhamsted, CT

Why did you join Honors in Business Association?

I joined the Honors in Business Association because I wanted to meet other honors students in my major and in the School of Business. In addition, I was excited to learn more about different companies through speaker sessions and on-site visits, while networking with business professionals. I encourage all students who are interested in business to attend at least one HiBA meeting or event!

What else are you involved in on campus besides HiBA?

Besides being a member of HiBA, I am the President of the UConn Outing Club, a coordinator for the Honors Initiative for Prospective Students (HIPS), and part of the UConn Club Field Hockey team. My latest project is starting the NextGenVest UConn club, which aims to provide college and high school students with higher access to personal finance knowledge and gives tips on how to be smart with their money!

What do you enjoy most about UConn?

One of the highlights of being a Husky is the ability to be involved in so many organizations. Although it may sound cheesy, there is actually a club for any type of person or interest! That versatility has allowed me to hike or play field hockey one week, then attend a business conference the next. I love being able to explore all my passions and am grateful for the resources UConn provides!

What are your career aspirations?

In the future, I would like to work either in the field of healthcare administration or in a role that combines healthcare and technology. Depending on my career needs, I would also pursue a M.S. in Healthcare Administration or Public Health.

Previous internships

This summer, I was an Operations Intern in the International Division of Aetna with a focus on process improvement and reporting metrics. It was a fantastic experience, as I was able to learn about both the insurance side of healthcare, as well as the many careers in the industry. In the past, I was a Marketing Intern at iDevices, a app-enablement company where I developed social media content for their various products.

Fun Fact About Yourself

I love to ski!

Student Spotlight: Akanksha Singh (’16)

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Akanksha Singh
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Akanksha Singh, Honors Scholar

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Major: Finance

Minors: Spanish, Economics, and Management Information Systems

Hometown: Enfield, Connecticut

Why did you join Honors in Business Association?

I thought it was a great idea to create an organization where business students that are in the honors program can work together to help each other excel and help increase the caliber of the UConn School of Business as well as the companies that come here to recruit. I think that UConn business students are truly exceptional and I wanted to be part of making that known to the rest of the world.

What else are you involved in on campus besides HiBA?

I am one of the captains of Husky Bhangra, I am an RA in Connecticut Commons, and last year I was a manager in the Student Managed Fund.

What do you enjoy most about UConn?

I love that there is something for everyone. Whether your interests lie in sports, arts, academics, science, etc., you will be able to find your niche here through the vast number of student organizations, the diverse student body, and the excellent classes offered.

What are your career aspirations?

When I graduate I plan to begin a rotational program in Global Wealth Investment Management at U.S. Trust: Bank of America Wealth Management. A couple years down the road, I plan to go to graduate school to get my MBA and complete the CFA certification.

Previous internship(s)

During the summer after my junior year I interned at GE Corporate as a Financial Management Program Intern. It was a great experience because I was able to learn about corporate finance, how to behave in a corporate environment, and gain valuable connections. However, the role that I was in was very accounting focused and I decided that I wanted my career to be more finance oriented, which is why I decided to intern at U.S. Trust the following summer and I really enjoyed my time there, leading to a full time offer which I accepted.

Fun Fact About Yourself

I can speak three languages: English, Hindi and Spanish.