Caroline

When I enrolled at the University of Chicago, I planned on majoring in economics and pursuing a career in finance. Like so many undergraduates, my interests changed, and I chose to major in political science.

After a summer as an intern on Capitol Hill, I realized that I did not want to pursue the typical career path of a political science major and instead directed my attention to taking classes in international relations and security studies. I thought that choosing a major other than economics would eliminate the possibility of working in finance – but I was wrong! I made a full circle and ended up at Goldman Sachs in a position that allows me to make use of my degree in political science. Corporate security is often influenced by geopolitical events.

I’ve learned that you certainly do not need to major in economics or business in order to have a career at Goldman Sachs. Though I am not in the revenue-generating side of the business, I have always felt that I could pursue a career in banking or sales should I so desire. The most important aspect of working at a place like Goldman Sachs is your ability to learn quickly, work hard and communicate effectively with your colleagues and clients – none of which require a degree in economics.