This week’s student spotlight is incoming Honors in Business Association President Jeffrey Noonan. You can support students like Jeffrey through our Ignite page!
Jeffrey Noonan
Major: Finance
Hometown: Colchester, CT
Why did you join the Honors in Business Association?
I joined the Honors in Business Association to meet students with similar interests and capacities. As a hybrid of both honors and business students, I feel HiBA is the perfect club for me to meet high-achieving, business-minded people like myself. My peers in HiBA never cease to amaze me with their drive, yet they’re also so welcoming and friendly. It truly is a great club to be a part of.
What else are you involved in on campus?
I am heavily involved in the UConn Consulting Group. I love this organization as well because it gives me the opportunity to really put to practice all the skills I learn in class and hear about from HiBA speakers. Additionally, I’m on the executive board of the Undergraduate Business Leadership Council where we work to serve as a liaison among the business organizations and the School of Business. Finally, I’m an avid runner and therefore enjoy my membership on the UConn Running Club.
What do you enjoy most about UConn?
You really can’t beat out school pride. Everyone bleeds blue! Whether it be while rooting on our basketball teams or championing the rigor of our academics, we’re all extremely proud to be attending the University of Connecticut. Of course the academics, professors, and extra-curricular activities deserve considerable appreciation, but the thing that sets UConn apart for me is that Husky pride.
What are your career aspirations?
I’m very interested in a career that challenges me to think dynamically every day. I see Consulting and Investment Banking as two fields that will stretch my analytical and creative skills to the limit, which is exactly what I’m looking for. I also have a true passion for understanding and solving business problems, so working in either of those fields would afford me the opportunity to do just that. Additionally, I know these industries are jam-packed with top performers, and that excites me. I feel being around quality peers draws the best out of me, because they challenge me to think more critically and to push myself to the next level.
It’s also always been a goal of mine to attend business school after working for a few years. I just think the perspective I’ll gain after having some real industry experience will be invaluable, and it will make everything I’m learning more applicable. Business school will be another excellent opportunity to surround myself with like-minded peers who have all accomplished amazing feats. Above all, these types of people inspire me to be a better person everyday so I want as many opportunities as possible to learn from them.
Fun Fact About Yourself
I was born in San Antonio, Texas.