First Impressions When I first heard about the Opportunity Fund Program, I assumed it was mainly for underclassmen and wasn’t sure if it was a female only fund or not. As an upperclassman, I had figured the Student Managed Fund would be a better fit, and it seemed like I had missed my chance to […]

“Are you sure you would be able to handle this position, alongside your sport?” is a question I hear all too often, usually followed by an email that says something along the lines of “Ultimately, we chose someone who may not have as much on their plate.” How is it fair that being a Division […]

As we approach our first meeting of the semester, students in the Fall 2024 Building Blocks class are buzzing with anticipation. For many, this will be the first opportunity where students can dive into their interests in investing, finance, and accounting. A large portion of the class is made up of students who have yet […]

On Tuesday, July 16th I was granted the opportunity to visit the New York Stock Exchange through Rosenblatt’s internship program. Joe Gawronski, CEO of Rosenblatt Securities, guided all the investment banking and equity research interns. Before entering, I knew that the NYSE’s atmosphere had changed since its glory days, but little did I know how […]

What helps bridge the gap between The UConn Opportunity Fund Project and Wall Street? There are various answers to that question, however, one greatly stands out. The answer I would give is the emphasis we place on professional development. With the Opportunity Fund, we continuously strive to develop and strengthen our skills. We are fortunate […]

I am a Junior at the University of Connecticut and a proud member of the Opportunity Fund Project. Our program aims to bridge the gap for students, giving them a head start in their career-building journey by exposing them early in college to the world of investing. Recently, I had the privilege of reconnecting with […]

On April 5th, I went to Williamsburg, Virginia with a team of fellow female finance majors to represent the University of Connecticut at the annual William and Mary Women’s Stock Pitch Competition. The competition was held on April 6th, so we arrived on April 5th at William & Mary with an itinerary that included career […]

My freshman year was challenging. As a first-generation American and college student, I found the college atmosphere entirely new to me. Being the eldest of four siblings, I knew that my decisions would pave the way for them and their future. Like many other first-year students on campus, I wanted to find my crowd and […]