Thomas Alemu
What are your plans post-graduation?
Equity Research Associate at Fidelity Investments.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Experimental Econ with Professor Ogawa (shoutout Aileen and Meghana).
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Yahya Arastu
What are your plans post-graduation?
Aviation Consultant @ Ricondo.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Learning about the marriage market in Family Economics.
Aileen Bai Yang
What are your plans post-graduation?
Management Consulting in Chicago.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
When Professor Schulz was using Mrs Fields cookies as an example good, but next thing we know he brought the whole class enough Mrs Fields cookies to last for days. That was a delicious lecture.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Completing the economics thesis! Whew what a journey…
Caden Bryner
What are your plans post-graduation?
Investment Banking Analyst at Evercore.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
International Finance study sessions in the 555 Clark basement.
Wynn Chavapokin
What are your plans post-graduation?
Work at Ares Management.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Macroeconomics with Robert Gordon.
Ben Fried
What are your plans post-graduation?
Competition Analyst at Charles River Associates.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Larry Christiano's lectures in Macro.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Completing my Thesis in Economics.
Elisa Guo
What are your plans post-graduation?
Analyst at Analysis Group.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Being presidents of Northwestern Economics Tournament (shoutout Anastasia!) and Womxn in Economics.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Completing my economics thesis and learning all about pharmacy benefit managers!
Sydney-Reese Harris
What are your plans post-graduation?
Financial Analyst at Bank of America.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
When Prof Schulz brought us candy before the final exam.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Being chosen as the Class of 2026 Commencement Speaker.
Paul Kim
What are your plans post-graduation?
Pursuing a PhD.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Crossword puzzles in Econ 362.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Honors Thesis.
Mia Perkins
What are your plans post-graduation?
Research Fellowship in London.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Discussions in Office Hours that could span almost any topic!
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
The people I met!
Anhad Sood
What are your plans post-graduation?
After graduation, I hope to begin my career in finance, strategy, or consulting, with a focus on roles that combine analytical problem-solving, business strategy, and client-facing work. Long term, I hope to build a career at the intersection of finance, entrepreneurship, and global business.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
One of my favorite Econ memories was taking Professor Hornsten’s Economics of Arts and Culture class. It reminded me why I chose this major in the first place: Econ is not just about graphs and models, but about understanding people, creativity, choices, and the world around us in a deeper way.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
My proudest achievement at Northwestern has been serving as President of Scholars of Finance. Leading the organization allowed me to build community, support younger students interested in finance, and help create spaces where people could grow professionally while staying grounded in strong values. It has been one of the most meaningful parts of my Northwestern experience.
Nicholas Udwadia
What are your plans post-graduation?
Analyst at Citigroup.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Professor Hornsten's Monopoly Competition & Public Policy course.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Completing my Honors Thesis in Economics.
Helen Zihan Wang
What are your plans post-graduation?
I will be joining Evercore Investment Banking after graduation.
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Gained not only friendships but also meaningful mentorships from professors I deeply admire, who have supported my growth with so much kindness and generosity.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Finished a senior honor thesis with Professor Mokyr!
Wenjie Yang
What are your plans post-graduation?
Going to grad school (Upenn DS).
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Game Theory with Professor Wolinsky.
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Being part of the community.
Annabel Zhang
What is your favorite Econ memory?
Cramming my exams and doing problem sets together with friends (econ 341…)
What is your proudest achievement at Northwestern?
Made friends & grown to be a more mature, capable and responsible person!