Economic Ambassadors

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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 particularly interested in sports analytics. I am an avid hockey fan and hope to attend law school in the future.

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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.

Email Greg!

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Hi everyone! I'm from Chicago, Illinois, and I'm 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. On my free time, I enjoy reading, riding my bike, and drawing.

Email Emma!

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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.

Email Haley!

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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.

Email Sam!

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Hello everyone! My name is Jonathan Petro and I'm currently a senior 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.

Email Jon!

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Hi, I’m Luca, a sophomore at the University of Illinois studying Economics and planning to declare a double major in Statistics. I’m particularly interested in exploring econometrics, as it combines economic theory with data analysis to answer real-world questions. In my free time, I enjoy staying active by playing soccer and playing the drums.

Email Luca!

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 I am a junior 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. 

Email Daksh!

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Hi! I am an economics major with a minor in business. I chose Econ as a major because I thought it encompassed a lot of the subjects I found interesting, philosophy, math, and history. It also can be tailored to any potential career which is something I was looking for. I am currently interested in a career in investment banking and had an internship in the field this past summer. In my free time I love reading, hanging out with friends, baking, going to the gym and watching bad movies

Email Chandana! 

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Hi, my name is Tobias “Toby” Lewis. I’m a senior majoring in Economics and pursuing a minor in Advertising. I chose Economics because I wanted to understand how resources are allocated and use that knowledge to support non-profits focused on poverty alleviation policies. In my free time, I enjoy skating, cooking and baking (learning...), and listening to music.

Email Tobias!

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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!

Email Ecat!

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Hey! My name is Sydney Meekma and I am majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics with a minor in business. What sparked my interest in this major was the opportunity to combine my love for math/statistics with my interest in economic theory. Post graduation, I am excited to apply my skills learned from this major and experiences into a financial analyst/credit analyst position. In my free time, I love lifting weights, running, cooking, and spending time with friends/family.

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Hi! My name is Shannon and I am a junior 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 and 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 + Computer Science major, with a minor in Statistics. I love economics because of how interconnected it is with other fields of study, it provides a solid background for me to explore my other interests. In my free time I like to read, draw and try new experiences with my friends and family.

Email Molly!

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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!

Email Sanjana!

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Hi! I am a junior majoring in Econometrics and pursuing a minor in Computer Science. I chose econometrics because I'm interested in quantitative analysis and making forecasts(both short and long-term). I think what sets econometrics apart is its focus on modeling the key relationships that explain how things are connected. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, swimming, jazz hop, and trying new restaurants with friends.

Email Chloe!