Shijie Chen

Position title: 2023 Cohort

Email: schen998@wisc.edu

What is your educational background? Auditing, Nanjing Audit University.

Why did you choose this program? My undergraduate background is in the field of audit and accounting. Learning more in the fields of finance and economy will help improve my professionalism in the field of business. The courses emphasize the analysis of numbers and while it may be challenging, I am very interested in this field.

What is your favorite thing to do in Madison or what is your favorite part about living in Madison? I enjoy participating in new activities and connecting with different people, learning about the culture, and practicing expression.

What has been your favorite class or what are you most looking forward to taking? My favorite class is FIN 720 (Investment Theory and Practice), the high-quality videos are easy to understand, and I can often consolidate and review, the teacher is very conscientious and wants us all to participate in the class.

What are your career aspirations? Make full use of what I have learned in a professional field that I am familiar with, such as financial analysis and investment analysis.