Take your economics studies international to analyze how incentives, institutions, and markets shape outcomes—linking theory, data, and policy across diverse economies. International study immerses you in different regulatory frameworks, labor markets, and financial systems, expanding how you model behavior, evaluate causal evidence, and design policy for growth, equity, and stability. You’ll advance in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and behavioral and development economics while tackling projects on topics such as equal pay, pension reform, universal basic income, and the wealth gap. Build your portfolio through policy labs, field experiments, impact evaluations, and engagements with central banks, NGOs, and industry—strengthening quantitative analysis, communication of findings, and the ability to translate economic insight into decisions in government, finance, and international development.
I left my internship in May knowing the ins and outs of Paris, a semester of economics under my belt, two hundred hours of work experience, and lifelong friendships that reach all across the world.
Learning about startup culture and the work ethic, determination, and motivation required to succeed has given me a greater appreciation for those who embark on this journey. Each challenge and solution taught me a new strategy to take on similar problems. I feel even more prepared and motivated to take on the business world and any challenges that come my way in my future. The international lens of my internship and skills working in a cross-cultural environment has taught me to be a better team player and citizen of the world. Without a doubt, I will always look back at this experience as the starting point for my professional career.
This internship refined my career outlook. I started with an interest in technology, but this role solidified my desire to work at the intersection of finance and AI. I discovered how much I enjoy combining data-driven insights with economic reasoning to guide investment strategies. This clarity, paired with the professional skills I developed, has given me a stronger sense of direction and confidence as I prepare for a career that blends my academic interests with real-world impact.
This internship accelerated my growth by providing practical experience in financial analysis and algorithmic tools while building my confidence to contribute meaningfully in a new industry. Working abroad made me more culturally aware and flexible in my approach to teamwork and communication. I now feel better prepared to take on future challenges in dynamic, international financial environments.
Before this internship, I'd taken on leadership roles, but leading the business team showed me what true leadership means. I learned that a leader isn't the main piece of the puzzle, but rather a force that drives momentum forward. Through shared successes and mistakes, I transformed from a nervous, timid person into someone whose positive attitude energized the whole team.
