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Humans of Telfer – Shirley

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Telfer has a fantastic network. Over the years, I’ve made many great connections from group projects, extracurriculars, networking events, and so on.

Shirley Mach is a 4th-year Finance student, a Telfer Career Centre Ambassador, and Sponsorship Director for CASCO.

My Experience at Telfer:

“I’m currently completing my final term. I would describe my overall experience as highly engaging and productive. At school, I’m a Telfer Career Centre Ambassador; I was also involved with CASCO as Sponsorship Director.”

Why it’s great/What I like:

“Telfer has a fantastic network. Over the years, I’ve made many great connections from group projects, extracurriculars, networking events, and so on.”

About my program:

“Why Finance? I thought the program was fitting given that I enjoy working with numbers and incorporating business-related concepts. At Telfer, I was able to fully explore my program, from its professional challenges to its advancement opportunities. As well, my program has certainly helped me master the fundamentals of finance and its theoretical framework.”

My tips or advice:

“Know that you are not alone and be sure to take advantage of the support system available. The resources offered are endless and are there to help you navigate your way through university.”

“Overall, I’ve enjoyed my time at Telfer and I’m grateful for the many opportunities that were available to me. I am currently planning for my next steps after graduation, and I am looking forward to further exploring what my field of study has to offer. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn as I am always willing to network and meet new people!”

– Shirley Mach is a 4th-year International Management and Marketing, a Telfer Career Centre Ambassador, and Sponsorship Director for CASCO.

Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, this weekly feature of the Telfer Career Blog will contain photography of individuals from the Telfer School of Management community and a corresponding narrative that gives us a glimpse into their lives.