Akanksha Singh, Honors Scholar
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.