Intersession Trip: The Seminar in Financial Literacy (Wall Street Trek)
The Seminar in Financial Literacy is a two-week seminar designed to introduce Hopkins undergraduates to the financial services industry. The goal is to provide an introduction to a variety of topics in finance, with a practical focus on exposing the students to employment options in the industry. The Seminar will consist of two weeks of lectures, delivered by distinguished Hopkins alumni, followed by a three-day trip to New York City during which we will visit various firms in the industry. By the end of the seminar, students should have developed an understanding of the structure and jargon of the financial services industry. Hence, they should be poised to profit from the firm visits and networking receptions that will take place on the trip to NYC. Class size limit is 30. Students who are selected will be required to attend a preparation meeting with the Life Design Lab in early December.
Students are allowed to apply to one trip only. Please select the trip that you feel is most related to your interests.
To apply:
Applying to Handshake is STEP 1. Completing the form by clicking the link below is STEP 2.
1. Submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and 1-page (maximum) letter of application stating your interest in a financial career and relevant experiences on Handshake before 12:00 pm, Friday, November 15th, 2019.
2. Complete the Application by 12:00 pm, November 15th, 2019 using this link:
Registration Materials:
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• 1-page (maximum) letter of application stating your interest in a financial career and relevant experiences
If you are selected for the trip, a nonrefundable $100 deposit is needed to hold your place.
Deposit due: Noon on Friday, December 6th, 2019.
Financial Assistance may be available to those who currently receive financial aid from JHU.
If you do not meet this deadline, your space will be given to a student on the waitlist.
Financial assistance may be available to those who currently receive aid from JHU.
The trip is limited to 30 students. Selection will take place between November 18th and November 28th by faculty. You will be notified of your status via e-mail on Friday, November 29, 2019. This trip is for Freshmen and Sophomores only.
Once Students Have Been Selected:
Participants must submit a registration form for “Seminar in Financial Literacy,” a $100 deposit and a signed release form to the Life Design Lab by noon on Friday, December 6th, 2019. Please DO NOT submit your application materials to the Registrar’s Office. The Life Design Lab will submit a list of eligible students to the Registrar for automatic registration. The remainder of your $175 balance will be due December 13th by 12:00 noon.
Arts & Sciences Students:
Please note that Macroeconomics (180.101) is a prerequisite for this course. Selection of participants from the Krieger School will be determined by faculty from the Dept of Economics. The seminar is a prerequisite for attending the Wall Street Trip.
Engineering Students:
Engineering Students must submit application materials to the Life Design Lab by the specified dates. Selection of participants from the Whiting School will be determined by the Center for Leadership Education. The seminar is a prerequisite for attending the Wall Street Trip.
Transportation and Lodging:
Transportation and lodging are included in the $275.00 program fee. Because of the nature of the trip and the tight scheduling of firm visits, we expect you to stay with the group in NYC. No refund will be made for students who choose to travel on their own after the trip. All hotel accommodations are non-smoking double rooms. Business professional attire is required for each day of the trip.
Questions?
Wall Street Trip, contact:
The Life Design Lab: 410-516-8056
Carson Billingsley: cbillin4@jhu.edu
April Patty: apatty1@jhu.edu
Note: Application/registration deadline
is 12:00 p.m. Noon EST on Friday, November 15th, 2019.
No exceptions!