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NDIGI encompasses a wide range of intelligent, dedicated and generous people who have taught, inspired, advised and mentored me throughout my time at Notre Dame.

Maria Anthony

Finance and Spanish, 2020

South Bend, IN

One of my greatest lessons at Notre Dame has been the message that there should be no end to the learning process.

Tyler Christian

Finance and Applied Computational Mathematics and Statistics, 2018

Western Springs, IL

Participating in the VC course gave me the opportunity to develop great relationships with both faculty members and VC investors.

Carlos Covarrubias

Finance and Economics, 2018

Oglesby, IL

NDIGI's curriculum is balanced with both theory and practical application.

Jaclyn Daily

Finance and Economics, 2018

Newtown, CT

I believe the Institute, particularly the mentorship program aspect of it, will play a critical developmental role in the careers of many students at Notre Dame for years to come.

Sean Dedrick

Finance, 2019

Wilton, CT

Grateful for this community, I hope to inspire and empower future like-minded students as others at Notre Dame did for me.

Grant Ebenger

Finance, 2017

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hearing from professionals in investment banking, institutional investing, private equity, venture capital, and impact investing at NDIGI events introduced me to the wide variety of career paths I can pursue.

Jake Eberhart

Finance and Psychology, 2021

Yorkville, IL

The Institute for Global Investing has created many different, unique opportunities for students – both those pursuing a degree in business and those with a nonbusiness major.

Clare Eilers

Finance and Psychology, 2020

Winnetka, IL

The culture of Mendoza emphasizes the fact that doing good and doing business are not mutually exclusive. Rather, they go hand in hand.

Noreen Fischer

Finance, 2016

Pittsburgh, PA

To be able to engage with so many different experts gave us invaluable perspectives into the investing world and life in general that would have taken decades of experience to cultivate without guidance.

Ben Fouch

Finance, 2017

Brownsburg, IN

Through connecting with professionals or participating in workshops or challenges, we can test and validate our interests and be confident in our early career choices.

Janne Fuss

Finance, 2019

Bremen, Germany

The Institute provides a platform for students to develop invaluable relationships. Whether it be established leaders in the finance industry or recent alumni, no connection is wasted and no question is left unanswered.

Madeline Gaugler

Accounting, 2018

Strongsville, OH

It has been very rewarding to help with NDIGI’s work to get more women involved in finance and direct investing.

Sarah Graney

Chemical Engineering, 2018

Latham, NY

Through NDIGI, I am able to learn more about finance to see if I have any interest in maybe a career in it in the future.

Brandon Hardy

Accounting, 2020

Atlanta, GA

As a freshman with little background knowledge of finance, the Institute for Global Investment’s Speaker Series and small group discussions offered me a natural starting point for learning about the fields of finance and investing.

Patrick Harris

Finance, Political Science, and Applied Computational Mathematics and Statistics, 2021

Palatine, IL

As the future business and policy leaders of tomorrow, we must cherish our time at Notre Dame as a rare opportunity to constantly challenge ourselves to think and see things differently.

Tyler Harris

Finance, 2018

Palatine, IL

NDIGI creates opportunities for all students who show an interest, and it prepares students exceptionally well for careers across finance.

Matthew Herzog

Finance and Philosophy, 2020

Jericho, NY

Through NDIGI, I have had several unique opportunities to advance my education beyond the limits of the classroom.

Conor Hogan

Finance and Political Science, 2019

Harleysville, PA

The Venture Fundamentals workshop and VCIC experience was hands-down the best exposure to venture capital, and one of the most intense academic experiences I had at ND.

Jackson Jhin

International Economics, 2017

Houston, TX

By leveraging the resources of the alumni network and students’ work experiences, underclassmen can become exposed to professional situations early in their college careers.

William Lederer

Finance and Political Science, 2018

Deerfield, IL

Through the broader lens that NDIGI has afforded me I believe that I can wholeheartedly ask more of business as I enter the workforce.

Stephanie Mellert

Finance and Political Science, 2018

Greenwich, Connecticut

Through opportunities such as the Speaker Series with alumni and crash courses led by well-established upperclassmen, the Institute introduced me to areas such as investment banking and private equity.

Rebecca Pappas

Finance and History, 2021

New Providence, NJ

NDIGI bridged the gap between the classroom and the real world.

Harry Parker

Finance and Applied Computational Mathematics and Statistics, 2018

Santa Barbara, CA

What I learned is that there is no specific set of skills and that everyone has their own unique path to success.

Joe Schmidt IV

Finance, 2015, Graduate Studies 2016

Orange, CA

Aside from NDIGI’s ability to provide experiential learning opportunities for its students, it has also provided a great network. I have been able to engage with professionals and alumni who are true role models to me.

Jocelyn Susilo

Finance and Applied Computational Mathematics and Statistics, 2019

Jakarta, Indonesia

Without NDIGI and the opportunities that it has provided, I do not think that I would have been able to have the career opportunities that I have had to date.

Charlie Trense

Finance and Applied Computational Mathematics and Statistics, 2019

Atlanta, GA

Waking up in London and being surrounded by some of the best financial minds in the world makes you want to learn and perform your best. Without NDIGI, I doubt my drive for learning would be so strong.

Greg Trinkl

Finance, 2018

Mequon, WI

The most incredible professors and mentors guided me throughout my years at Notre Dame, and I would not be sitting where I am today without them.

Catherine Williams

Finance and Mathematics, 2016

Dallas, TX

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