Dickinson College
Economics & Quantitative Economics Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025
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Justin Wong
Hometown: New York, New York
Majors: quantitative economics, data analytics
Employer: Factset Research Systems
Job title: client solutions associate
Job title: client solutions associate
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has taught me to think critically, multitask effectively and adapt quickly to learning a wide range of skills.
Internship Experience
- FactSet Research Systems - intern
Zach Wernick
Hometown: Montvale, New Jersey
Major: economics
Employer: Fidelity Investments
Job title: risk analyst
Employer: Fidelity Investments
Job title: risk analyst
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has allowed me to take many different classes on many different topics. This has given me opportunities to learn about the world more broadly outside of my major. Additionally, extracurricular opportunities have allowed me to master important skills for the workforce, such as time management and being able to work with other people toward a common goal.
Internship Experience
- Fidelity Investments - Jersey City, N.J. - alternative investment risk intern
Olivia Hobbs
Hometown: Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Majors: German, economics
Graduate school: West Virginia University College of Law
Field of study: international/comparative law
Graduate school: West Virginia University College of Law
Field of study: international/comparative law
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Joining a sorority. I love all of the girls I have met and they have supported me through friendships, work, school and beyond. I also have truly loved my time with WDCV, a place that welcomed me with open arms and grew to be a second home.
Internship Experience
- Women on Boards UK, London, England - marketing intern
- Modern Realty Results, Martinsburg, W.V. - marketing and business development intern
Bella Caballero
Hometown: Van Nuys, California
Major: economics
Employer: Matthew's Real Estate Investments
Job title: associate in training
Employer: Matthew's Real Estate Investments
Job title: associate in training
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
My experience at Dickinson has profoundly prepared me for life after graduation through our emphasis on a liberal arts education, study abroad programs, communication skills and adaptability. The diverse catalog of courses has allowed me to focus on my career aspirations while still being able to learn about the most niche topics. The amount of extracurricular collaborative projects I have participated in improved my teamwork and leadership skills and built a strong network with peers and faculty. Additionally, the college's focus on experiential learning, including internships and research opportunities, allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, particularly in my career within commercial real estate. This combination of academic rigor and practical experience has equipped me with the skills and confidence needed to navigate my career path successfully. Overall, the supportive community I have made here at Dickinson and my commitment to developing a well-rounded education have instilled a lifelong passion for learning and growth in me.
Internship Experience
- Lionstone Investments, Houston, Texas (May 2024 - August 2024) - intern
- Artemis Summer Enrichment Program (July 2023) - intern
- New York State Teacher’s Retirement System (June 2023) - intern
- Project Destined (January - April 2022) - intern
Matt Torres
Hometown: Greenlawn, New York
Major: economics
Employer: Alpha Sights
Job title: client service associate
Job title: client service associate
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for the corporate and professional world. It has taught me the importance of meeting deadlines and being able to work with teams. It has allowed me to become a well-rounded thinker in all fields, not just my desired major or field of work postgraduation. Finally, it has taught me the importance of a sense of community, whether that be in the office or socially.
Internship Experience
- Take2 Consulting, Vienna, Va, - intern
Joshua Whittemore
Hometown: Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Majors: law & policy, economics
Graduate school: Villanova University School of Law
Field of study: law
Field of study: law
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson gave me an excellent education and connected me with a lot of great people that helped shape my life after graduation. As someone who knew they wanted to attend law school, I had lots of support at Dickinson.
Internship Experience
- Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, Harrisuburg, Pa.
Olivia Renault
Hometown: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Major: quantitative economics
Employer: uFinancial Group
Job title: financial data analyst
Job title: financial data analyst
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
It has helped me gain great internship experiences (Saranac and uFinancial); helped me navigate job searches, interviews and salary negotiations; and generally helped me gain confidence in my ability to do and learn anything I put my mind to.
Internship Experience
- uFinancial Group, Mechanicsburg, Pa. - investment analyst intern
- Saranac Partners, London, U.K. - investment analyst intern
- Dickinson College Career Center ,Carlisle, Pa. - peer advisor
- Caprice Properties, Carlisle, Pa. - business development intern
- Dickinson College Admissions Office, Carlisle, Pa. - student admissions officer
Nathan Bowman
Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Major: quantitative economics
Employer: ThayerMahan
Job title: intern/project manager
Employer: ThayerMahan
Job title: intern/project manager
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Some defining moments of my Dickinson experience include competing in the conference playoffs with the baseball team, meeting new students around campus and participating in my economics senior seminar.
Internship Experience
- Actuate, Pasadena, Calif.
Grayson Walker
Hometown: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Major: economics
Graduate school: Duke University
Graduate school: Duke University
Field of study: management studies
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Being a part of the Dickinson baseball team has been my favorite part of Dickinson. The friends I have made from the team are ones which I am happy to call my brothers. Being on this team also gave me some great role models to look up to, from Coach Craig Hanson to the seniors/jrs when I was a freshman.
Internship Experience
- Individual investors intern.
Abby Brier
Hometown: Freeport, Maine
Major: quantitative economics
Graduate School: Northeastern University
Field of study: D’Amore-McKim School of Business MS/MBA Program
Graduate School: Northeastern University
Field of study: D’Amore-McKim School of Business MS/MBA Program
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson helped me find the MS/MBA program at Northeastern!
Internship Experience
- L.L.Bean - finance intern
- Idexx Laboratories, Westbrook, Main - commercial finance intern
Quang Nguyen
Hometown: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Majors: data analytics, mathematics, economics
Graduate school: University of Kentucky
Field of study: statistics
Internship Experience
- Sheehy Auto Stores - data analyst intern
Nishtha Sharma
Hometown: Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Majors: quantitative economics, data analytics
Employer: Equitable Advisors
Job title: financial advisor, wealth management advisor
Job title: financial advisor, wealth management advisor
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Made me a well-rounded individual with diverse experiences.
Internship Experience
- Kathmandu Institute of Child Health, Kathmandu, Nepal - research and data analyst intern
- Nabil Bank Limited, Kathmandu, Nepal - summer intern
- Dickinson College, Research in Economics - Gender Based Violence with Professor of Economics Kongar Ebru.
Faith Parker
Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland
Major: economics
Employer: AlphaSights
Job title: associate, private equity clients
Job title: associate, private equity clients
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
I feel very comfortable interacting with my professors and classmates, and much of this comes from the small classroom environment and ability to build public-speaking skills. Through my economics classes, I have learned how to analyze quantitative data and visual graphs and explain the policy implications of it. Through my political science classes and experience being a writing tutor, I have strengthened my writing skills and ability to work with others. Overall, my additional, extracurricular experiences have been invaluable in helping me develop life skills.
Internship Experience
- Access Holdings, Baltimore, Md. - marketing and communications analyst
Trang Vu
Hometown: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Majors: economics, computer science
Employer: Anyone Network Media .Inc
Job title: technical project manager
Job title: technical project manager
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation by giving me a strong foundation across a wide range of fields. Through a liberal arts education, I’ve learned to think critically, adapt quickly and approach problems from multiple perspectives. This flexibility has made it easier for me to pick up new skills and thrive in different environments—something I believe is essential in today’s ever-changing job market.
Internship Experience
- Center for Sustainability Education - project coordinator
Colton Pollock
Hometown: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Major: quantitative economics
Employer: Accenture
Job title: consulting analyst
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has helped to make me a more well-rounded individual and enables me to communicate with people of all backgrounds. In an industry like consulting, connections are the most valuable aspect of your personal brand, and thus this skill is essential. Dickinson has also taught me to learn complex topics quickly and thus allows me adapt quickly on the job.
Internship Experience
- Accenture, Atlanta, Ga. - intern
Margaret Nguyen
Hometown: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Majors: data analytics, quantitative economics
Employer: Goldman Sachs
Job title: business intelligence analyst
Employer: Goldman Sachs
Job title: business intelligence analyst
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has given me incredible support, especially from the professors. I’ve truly appreciated how easy it is to connect with them. I’d like to give a big thank-you to Associate Professor of Economics Anthony Underwood, Assistant Professor of International Business & Management Mengnan Zhu and Assistant Professor of Data Analytics Eren Bilen for their guidance and support throughout my time in college. Additionally, I’m grateful for the opportunities Dickinson provided for students to work and intern on campus, especially meaningful for international students like me, who often face limitations in securing jobs or internships in the U.S. due to visa restrictions.
Internship Experience
- Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah - business intelligence analyst intern
- Stanford University School of Medicine’s Asian Liver Center, Palo Alto, Calif. - research intern
- Dickinson College’s Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA ) - data analytics intern
Jacob Strouch
Hometown: Norwalk, Connecticut
Major: economics
Graduate school: Northeastern University
Field of study: accounting and business
Field of study: accounting and business
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Good classes that taught me to think.
Rebecca Schulman
Hometown: Great Falls, Virginia
Major: quantitative economics
Employer: Third Bridge
Job title: associate
Job title: associate
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Work-life balance, especially as a student-athlete.
Internship Experience
- Ufinancial Wealth Management, Phialdelphia, Pa. - intern
Josh Orlin
Hometown: New York, New York
Major: quantitative economics
Graduate School: Northeastern University
Field of study: accounting and M.B.A.
Field of study: accounting and M.B.A.
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Connected me to grad school, and some classes I took helped prep for it.
Internship Experience
- Scale AI - AI economics model trainer, remote.
Robert Parrotta
Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut
Major: economics
Employer: Bank of America Private Bank
Job title: wealth management analyst
Job title: wealth management analyst
Internship Experience
- uFinancial Group - intern
- Bank of America - intern
Will Carkhuff
Hometown: Chester, New Jersey
Majors: economics, environmental studies
Employer: uFinancial Group
Job title: financial advisor
Job title: financial advisor
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has made me value the work I put into different things like classes and extracurricular activites and the positive return I get from that hard work. I plan to use this professional skill throughout my career postgraduation.
Internship Experience
- Northwestern Mutual - wealth management intern.
Hana Vu
Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam
Majors: quantitative economics, international business & management
Employer: Lazard
Job title: investment banking analyst
Job title: investment banking analyst
How has Dickinson prepared you for life after graduation?
Dickinson has prepared me for life after graduation by encouraging a global and interdisciplinary perspective. My study abroad experience broadened my worldview and deepened my understanding of international financial markets and diverse cultures. Additionally, Dickinson’s liberal arts curriculum allowed me to explore courses outside my major, which expanded my thinking and helped me develop as a more well-rounded individual. One of my favorite experiences was taking introductory Chinese language classes, which challenged me and sparked a deeper interest in cross-cultural communication.
Internship Experience
- Deutsche Bank, New York, N.Y. - investment banking intern
- Lazard, New York, N.Y. - investment banking intern.
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Published April 11, 2025