Michael Malyszek

“When choosing a college, I had to think about what would genuinely make the best learning environment for my undergraduate education. After two years of remote school, I knew it was important to me to have a close relationship with my classmates and teachers. Carthage offered a beautiful campus and a tight-knit community with an affordable price tag. For me, Carthage just checked all my boxes.”

“During my first year, I was fortunate to have a strong cast of faculty supporting me. Every professor taught me something different, and I cannot thank them more. The benefit of a Carthage education is that because our classes are so small, the teachers know personally every student they teach. This leads to a dynamic that I have thoroughly enjoyed.”

“Although I have enjoyed all my classes so far, I would have to say my favorite class has to be Corporate Finance. Corporate Finance is challenging, but if you are a finance major or someone who wishes to understand the financial sector better, this class is beneficial and chock-full of practical knowledge.”

“Although extremely rewarding, Mock Trial was the most challenging class I took last year. A mock trial is designed to simulate and provide a trial experience. With that being said, a sizeable amount of effort is required to keep up with the material and prepare for each competition. If you slack off, you will hurt your entire team. If you want to be a lawyer, there is no better class to prepare you.”

“I am involved in several organizations on campus while also playing soccer here at Carthage. To give a quick list, I attend meetings for Enactus, Business Book Club, NSLS, and Student Government. I currently also work in the Office of the President as a student assistant.”

“I will participate in the CFA Institute Challenge under Professor Chao Zheng this J-Term. The course is named Corporate Valuation Methods. During the class, I will do the following:

• Analyze a public company
• Be mentored by investment management professionals
• Have hands-on experience with professional trading/analysis platforms
• Write a professional equity research report
• Present my research to a high-profile panel of experts
• Advance to Regional and Global levels of competition if my team wins the local challenge.”

“Over the summer after my first year, I worked a corporate finance internship at Beltone. Being my first employer in the finance industry, Beltone left an extremely positive impression on me and contributed heavily to my development. While working over the summer, I worked on various projects granting me a wide range of competencies to build upon in my future years in the industry.”

“My plans for my future are largely still undecided. Coming into Carthage, I thought I would go to school, graduate, and then go straight into law school. Now I favor working in finance over the law because of its universal nature. Get a law degree, and you can work in one state, get a finance degree, and you are free to work all around the world.”

“My favorite spot on campus is the bench to the right of the fireplace behind the TARC. Reading a book while hearing the waves crash into the shore is one of the most relaxing feelings I have ever experienced.”

“My favorite Carthage memory is my trip to New York with Enactus. Enactus is an international collegiate organization that uses social entrepreneurship to further the 17 U.N. Sustainability Goals. Each year, each country has a national competition to decide who represents them in an international competition called Enactus World Cup. Last year we attended as spectators, and it was an unforgettable experience.”

“My biggest surprise is how personable the teachers are here. Coming to Carthage means all the teachers want you to succeed. If you are confused about a concept, chances are they will be more than willing to help you understand.”

“The financial sector is the largest industry in the world. In fact, the financial industry comprises 20-25 percent of the world’s economy. If you were to consider changing your major or adding another, I would advise you to consider finance, as a degree in finance opens up so many doors.”

“Since a young age, I have known I was highly interested in business. Currently pursuing finance, I hope to think my 8-year-old self would be proud I have been able to cultivate my interests into a possible career.”

“I received an automatic GPA merit scholarship as well as several grants. The scholarships made a world of difference for me. The admissions officers are incredibly friendly and helpful in finding a fair, manageable amount for every student who wants to attend Carthage College.”