Nikolai Riiber

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During my senior year at St. Mike’s, I decided to further my studies and deepen my knowledge of the financial industry. I was thrilled to secure a spot in Imperial College’s Master’s in Finance program for Fall 2024. I believe my experience as a double major in Data Science and Economics played a key role in helping me gain acceptance into such a competitive and highly regarded institution in London.

Balancing two majors wasn’t always easy, but I always felt supported by my professors, who helped me excel and get the most out of my studies. Now, as I navigate my master’s program, I’m grateful for the challenges I faced at St. Mike’s. The quantitative-heavy classes at Imperial often draw on the foundation I built in mathematics, economics, and data science—especially Linear Algebra and Proofs. So far, I’ve really enjoyed learning more about the financial world and connecting with so many new people. St. Mike’s prepared me well, and I’m excited for the opportunities ahead.

Looking back, the small class sizes and close-knit community are what make Saint Michael’s College such a special place. I’m incredibly grateful to have called it home for four years. One example of the supportive environment was Professor Trajkovski in the Economics Department, who always kept her office door open and was happy to discuss everything from senior research to career advice and life in general. Her generosity of time and insight exemplifies the people you meet at St. Mike’s.