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Hello! My name is Noel Feller, and I am a senior studying Econometrics with a minor in Statistics. My reasons for studying economics have evolved just as much as I have grown since freshman year, and I'd say my main motivation for continuing on this major is the seeming limitless themes and fields economics touches on, and as someone that loves learning, economists' way of thinking and their lives as scholars of the world is inspiring. Childlike curiosity always led to learning new things, and I think I am constantly in search of "Ah" moment. Outside of Econ Ambassadors, I am founder and co-president of the Scholarly Reading Circle for Economics, a reading club I began to expose students of all years to specialized topics in economics drawn from relevant academic literature. We strive to encourage discussion and independent thinking. In my free time, I can be found reading books by 19th century American authors, Lost Generation writers, or painting, cooking, or in my professor's office hours

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I am an economics major with minors in political science and business. I find economics engaging because the skills learned through coursework translate to many other fields, in my case, I am Reporting provided by Web Services at Public Affairs | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Page 2 particularly interested in sports analytics. I am an avid hockey fan and hope to attend law school in the future.

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My name is Zitong Zhu and I am a Junior double majoring in Economics and Statistics. Ever since I took my first Economics class in high school, I started getting interested in this social science that could apply changes in society to help people lead better lives. I really enjoyed the help I have gotten from the faculty members in our department and have learned so much from them. I love reading, painting and papercutting. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports with my friends and spending time with my family. 

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Hi, my name is Gabe Predescu and I am a Senior. I am studying Econometrics with a minor in Computer Science. I find the field of Econometrics to be appealing due to the diverse range of career paths it offers. However, my interest resides with data analytics. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to derive insights from raw data. Outside of school, I am a huge soccer fanatic and my favorite team is Arsenal! On my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

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I am a Junior double majoring in Economics and Sociology on a pre-law track. The reason I chose economics is due to my interest in economic growth, and how quality of life can affect economic well being. Understanding these concepts can help me pursue my goal of engaging in socio economic issues. I enjoy working out, watching basketball and cooking in my free time.

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I am from Chicago, Illinois, and I am a junior majoring in Economics with a minor in Informatics. When I was first choosing a major, I searched through fields that would engage both my interests in mathematics and statistics as well as the humanities. I decided to pursue Economics so I can understand how economic choices affect everyone at a global level, how it will eventually affect my future career, and how it currently affects my choices in day to day life. When I am not studying, I enjoy reading, riding my bike, and drawing.

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Hi everyone! My name is Haley, and I am a sophomore majoring in Economics on the pre-law track. I love economics because of its intersection between math and social sciences. Economics is able to explain a lot about society and how it functions through mathematics as well as theory! In my free time I like to bake, read, rock climb, and spend time with friends/family.

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I'm currently a junior majoring in Economics with a minor in Business. When choosing Economics, I was quickly drawn to the blend of theoretical concepts and statistical analysis. In the future, I hope to work in either business analysis or data analytics. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and also enjoy reading.

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Hello everyone! My name is Jonathan Petro and I'm currently a junior studying Economics and Statistics. My reasons for studying economics revolve around an interest in the field's focus on human behavior and mathematics to cultivate an enhanced understanding of the market. In obtaining an economics education I've also found the field's unique approach to solving problems has been proven useful in other areas of study, which provides a versatility that I value highly. Aside from my studies, some of my hobbies include learning Spanish, playing the guitar, and trying to find time to hang out with friends and family.

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I am studying Computer Science and Economics with a minor in Business. I'm passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive informed decision-making and exploring how humans interact with machines. I hope to pursue a career within data analytics or user-interface design, where I can leverage my skills to innovate and make a positive change. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading fiction, watching tennis, and listening to music.

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 I am a sophomore studying econometrics and statistics with a minor in data science. I like economics because it approaches all subjects, including macroeconomic issues and human behavior, with a quantitative and logical viewpoint. I love running and playing sports in my free time, especially soccer and table tennis. 

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 I am an economics major with a minor in business. I choose Econ as a major because I thought it encompassed a lot of the subjects I found interesting, philosophy, math, and history that can be tailored to any potential career which is something I was looking for. I hope to get a job in the finance field in the future. I love reading, hanging out with friends and watching bad movies.

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I am a junior pursuing a major in Economics with a minor in Advertising. I chose Economics because I am passionate about empowering my community with monetary knowledge, helping individuals make informed decisions that positively impact their lives. My goal is to serve as a catalyst for greater financial awareness and understanding. In my free time, I enjoy skating and listening to music.

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Hi! I'm Ecat and I'm a Junior studying Econometrics. Ever since taking AP Econ in high school, I knew I wanted to continue studying economics, but since I'm also passionate about Data Science I wanted an area of study where I would be able to do it all. I chose Econometrics because I love how it combines a bit of Econ with Stats, Math, and even CS! Outside of class, I like running, going to various arc fitness classes, or even enjoying coffee at local coffee shops!

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Hey! My name is Sydney Meekma, and I am a junior majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics with a minor in Business. I became interested in studying Econometrics because it combines economic theory with data analysis, giving me the opportunity to create predictive models Reporting provided by Web Services at Public Affairs | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Page 2 and gather insights from economic data. I’m excited to pursue opportunities in financial analytics post-graduation where I can use my skills to help solve real-world problems. In my free time, I enjoy running, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

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Hi! My name is Shannon, and I am a sophomore majoring in Economics with a minor in business. After spending my freshman year in the Division of General Studies, I chose to major in Economics because of its combination of critical thinking and problem-solving aspects. There is also a large variety of interesting career paths to choose from as an Economics major. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, doing yoga and spending time with my friends!

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Hello everyone! My name is Molly, and I am an Economics major with a minor in Statistics. I find economics interesting because it ties into so many other fields of study, and it provides a background that allows for me explore other interests. In my free time I love to read, draw and try new experiences with my friends and family.

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Hi, my name is Nyla Sommer! I am a sophomore pursuing a double major in Economics and Psychology with a minor in Business. In high school, the two classes that interested me the most were psych and econ, so I decided to major in both. I have grown to appreciate the intersection of these subjects, learning about the driving forces in human behavior regarding different aspects of life. In my free time, I enjoy reading, thrifting, spending time with my friends and family, and recently I’ve taken up sewing!

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Hi there! I'm Sanjana, a junior majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics with minors in Computer Science and Business. I am passionate about econometrics, statistics, finance, and the intersection of AI and data science. In the future, I hope to see myself as a business or financial analyst on Wall Street. Apart from my academic interests, I've been trained in Bharatanatyam and Western Classical Music and enjoy performing on stage. Fun fact—I am part of a Bollywood fusion dance team on campus, Fataaka!

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