I always had business school on the back of my mind and viewed the experience as an incredible opportunity to round out my skill set. After working in the financial services industry for 8 years, there are still so many different topics that I want to learn about and explore. My long-term career goal is to run a business, and I see Columbia as an important step in helping me achieve all of my ambitions. I chose Columbia not only because of its highly regarded curriculum and professors, but also because of all the positive stories I have heard from alumni.