Zhengqi Chen started out as a student of Rotman Commerce. After he realized the vast difference between the disciplines of economics and finance early on in his studies, Chen changed his degree plans. The St. Michael’s College student will graduate in June with a Specialist in Financial Economics degree from the Department of Economics plans to pursue a PhD.
“At U of T, economics focuses much more on research and how economists think, even at the undergraduate level,” Chen remembered. “I found that I enjoyed doing research instead of internships, even though I had done internships before.”
Making program changes is a common occurrence among undergraduate students. The independence that comes with university entry triggers greater self-awareness and exposure to new ideas and thought traditions often leads to a reconsideration of future goals. This is the well-known path to maturation that post-secondary education is meant to encourage. The need for experienced advice and administrative support, however, is still a necessity for most young people. For Chen, that meant reaching out to Sally Wong, Undergraduate Administrator at the Department of Economics. [Read more…]
