Princeton Alum Interview | Talking Public and Int'll Affairs with Oliver Sun
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Releasing our 4th Interview (as part of AA’s College Majors and Careers series) with Oliver Sun, a Princeton alum who majored in Public and International Affairs! Oliver is currently a Manager in the Wealth field with the Equity Index Research team at London Stock Exchange Group. He graduated from Princeton University in 2016 with a concentration in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and a certificate in Finance. He has expansive work experience ranging from marketing and quantitative strategies to wealth management and private banking.
As a high school valedictorian, Oliver was also a part of Mock Trial, Science Olympiad, the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra, and others.
Key points?he made during his interview:
"Having diverse experience means that you can always have an answer when faced with a new or difficult situation. Bringing a scientific perspective to a financial question or a law perspective to an IT challenge can help you create new and innovative solutions."
"I find that managing time is easier in the workplace than in school because there is no homework. Most employers these days are respectful of work-life balance, and if you stay on top of your projects during the work day, you have the rest of your time to yourself. You can use this time on hobbies or on personal development such as pursuing a certification program."
Check out our website to learn more about Oliver's experience at Princeton University!