What is your favorite thing that you learned?
- I’ve loved learning how to network and the solutions that there are for reducing biases in the corporate workplace, but further than that I’ve been opened up to a whole network of resources and advice from experienced veterans.
What new questions do you have about this topic?
- How long will this social change take?
- Are there women who are opposed to this change? If so, why?
- How can we make these platforms for women more inclusive?
- Are there specific ways to help advance things at a faster rate?
What worked out as expected?
- Reading articles worked out as expected but sometimes timelines got a little bit messed up as unexpected events took place and times got a bit busier
What was surprising/exciting/challenging?
- The most challenging part was definitely getting interviewees to respond to my emails, most were professors from around the country and many were busy, but of the responses that I did get, they were extremely helpful and I couldn’t be more grateful for them for their help.
What did you learn about your learning process?
- I learned that you have to patient with yourself, and that things aren’t always going to go according to plan and while the proposal you might’ve laid out at the beginning of the year might look like the most perfect and planned out course, it will almost never stay true to course. This independent study has taken me on many turns while I’ve broadened the perspective quite a bit, I’ve learned a lot more about the gender inequities as a whole rather than just in corporate finance which I think is even more important.
What advice would you give to future Independent Study students or their advisors?
- I would say that for future Independent Study students, they should always find new ways of learning, because it’s truly a time to start exploring new learning styles that are outside the traditional curriculum.
