Adam Vancisin
Major: Accounting, Economics
Minor: Mathematics
Hometown: Rocky Hill, CT
Why did you join the Honors in Business Association?
During my freshman year when I was meeting all my fellow residents in the honors residence halls I noticed a majority of the members of the honors program were STEM majors. Business majors were few and far between. I knew that I would be taking many classes with other honors business students in the future so I wanted to meet and network with other honors business students. Furthermore I realized one of the major aspects of an undergraduate business education is the opportunity to network with other motivated, professionally focused individuals. By joining HiBA I have had the chance to meet several fellow honors business students, learn about companies I might want to work for after I graduate, and develop professionally.
What else are you involved in on campus?
I am heavily involved with my professional fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi. Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed professional fraternity founded to foster the study of business in universities. I pledged the Theta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi here at UConn during my freshman fall semester. In my sophomore year I was elected by my peers in DSP to be the Vice President of Chapter Operations. The semester following that I was elected to be the Vice President of Finance. During the week you can find me studying with brothers, attending chapter and participating in professional events. During the weekend I often socialize with other members of the organization, attend football games, and engage in community service events that the fraternity puts on. Outside of DSP I play on a intramural soccer team with some friends.
What do you enjoy most about UConn?
The best part about UConn to me is my network. I spend most of my time either with other Delta Sigma Pi brothers or my close group of friends that I made my freshman year in Shippee. I do everything with these people, whether it is going to UConn football tailgates or late night study sessions in the library. When I was looking at various colleges my senior year of high school I realized that I probably would be happy at any college I attend, so long as I surrounded myself with fantastic and driven people. My network has made a huge university feel very small. Also I cannot deny that being close to home and paying in-state tuition is pretty nice.
What are your career aspirations?
In the summer after I graduate I plan to take my CPA exam. I am currently planning to work either in public accounting or corporate finance/strategy at F500 company. After a couple years gaining experience in that I plan to return to school for either a Masters in Economics or a MBA. Then I plan on working in economic consulting where I can use skills in data analysis and research to provide expert advice to companies facing their toughest challenges. After a long and fruitful career I’d like to retire to a small town in New England and open up a small tax practice where I work for three months out of the year filing tax returns.
Previous Internship
The summer after my freshman year I was an independent contractor for the PGA Tour. I was a member of the production team that films, edits, and broadcasts the live golf footage of tournaments on the PGA Tour. This internship was a fantastic time since I was outside most of the day and got to watch golf. It was an unique experience in my mind since I never expected to work for the media. I ended up enjoying my time but I do not think I would go back to something similar again.
The summer after my sophomore year I interned in the Commercial Insurance division of Liberty Mutual. I worked on a team in group disability insurance operations. I reviewed contracts, processed customer and employee data, and communicated claim information with customers and claimants. My experience was eyeopening and I learned a tremendous amount about the nature of labor in this country.
Finally I have already committed to work as a Financial Services Assurance Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston for this upcoming summer.
Fun Fact About Yourself
I enjoy bicycling in my free time and I try to ride my bike as much as possible.