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Executive Compensaiotn Sr. Consultant, Frederic W. Cook & Co
As a native of Turkey who was relatively new to the U.S., Serdar Sikca felt it was especially important to be able to plug into a network who could help him navigate the route from business school to Wall Street, where he plans to pursue a career in investment management. That (along with Vanderbilt's internationally renowned faculty in finance and "great reputation among Wall Street recruiters") was a significant reason he chose Owen.
Here, he found the small class size and personal attention from faculty he was seeking. Even more, Serdar says, he found an attitude of eagerness among others in the community to offer assistance and advice. "Professors and students here are ready to roll up their sleeves and help you," he says. "And the alumni are extremely helpful, whether you're currently in school or you've been out for 10 years." Now, he's building a personal network that includes Owen students and alumni, and colleagues from his internship at Goldman Sachs in New York and Atlanta.
The supportiveness of the Owen network made the journey much easier. "As long as you're willing to put in the time and effort," Serdar says, "you can accomplish anything here."
Serdar Sikca
Vanderbilt MBA 2009Executive Compensaiotn Sr. Consultant, Frederic W. Cook & Co
Heading for the Street
Network Helped Navigate Way to Investment Management CareerAs a native of Turkey who was relatively new to the U.S., Serdar Sikca felt it was especially important to be able to plug into a network who could help him navigate the route from business school to Wall Street, where he plans to pursue a career in investment management. That (along with Vanderbilt's internationally renowned faculty in finance and "great reputation among Wall Street recruiters") was a significant reason he chose Owen.
Here, he found the small class size and personal attention from faculty he was seeking. Even more, Serdar says, he found an attitude of eagerness among others in the community to offer assistance and advice. "Professors and students here are ready to roll up their sleeves and help you," he says. "And the alumni are extremely helpful, whether you're currently in school or you've been out for 10 years." Now, he's building a personal network that includes Owen students and alumni, and colleagues from his internship at Goldman Sachs in New York and Atlanta.
The supportiveness of the Owen network made the journey much easier. "As long as you're willing to put in the time and effort," Serdar says, "you can accomplish anything here."
