Author: Apoorva Shanker

After an eye-opening trip to New York, Apoorva Shanker 25MF reflects on an eventful semester filled with hands-on learning, industry exposure, and community building. The focus shifted to Atlanta—home to Fortune 500 companies and a global FinTech hub—where visits to Regions Bank, Truist Capital, and BlackRock provided firsthand insights into mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management, and institutional finance.

From tackling complex financial concepts to bonding over soccer games and Diwali celebrations, this semester was a blend of academic rigor and unforgettable experiences.

Apoorva Shanker shares her incredible journey through Goizueta’s Master of Finance (MF) program, reflecting on milestones like the Bloomberg Trading Challenge and an eye-opening trip to New York City. From academic rigor to building lifelong friendships, she highlights how the MF experience shapes both skilled finance professionals and resilient individuals.