supercurriculars for oxford econ and management
Reply 1
You should be reading the FT, the Economist, and Bloomberg. Perhaps you already are. Check out Investopedia. Read and watch "The Big Short", book and film. This Christmas, watch "Trading Places", and maybe also "Margin Call" and/or "Wall Street".
Do not worry too much about Supercurriculars. They are worth doing, but academic potential is what matters most. You are not expected to have work experience when applying for an undergraduate degree.
May I assume that you plan on becoming a Finance Bro/Sis? If so, what is your motivation for that apart from money? I tend to the view that Financialisation of almost everything has been a grave mis-step, and that the Financial markets have a more negative than positive impact on the World. I am not against Capitalism, provided that it is regulated by liberal democracy, but Financialisation is a distortion of Capitalism which serves the needs of a few and arguably harms the many.
Work hard, have fun, take rest, do not burn out. Please do not fixate on Oxford. There are several other good universities. Have a Plan B that you like, in case Oxford says no.
Good luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWS2kLa5tAo
Reply 2
Placements to apply for:
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Year in Industry placements
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If you plan to take a gap year, it’s worth looking at Year in Industry placements – paid placements for 10-12 months – here
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Freakonomics
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A podcast series on day-to-day economics issues – here
•
50 Things that Made the Modern Economy
•
Tim Harford’s BBC podcast series on inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world – here
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Cambridge Lecture
•
Advice to someone applying to study Economics – here
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2020 Stoner Lecture
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Professor Janet Currie on ‘Child Health as Human Capital’ – here
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Gresham Lectures
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A series of lectures on Business from Gresham College in London – here
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Maths for Economists
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Cambridge’s mathematical challenges for those considering an Economics degree – here
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The Economist
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The website of the weekly journal focusing on current affairs, international business, politics, technology and culture – here
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Plus magazine online
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Articles about Bringing Maths to Life – here
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The Institute of Economics Affairs website
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Articles, events, conferences and resources for students – here
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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research
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News and blog from the body that is set up to understand the economic and social issues that most affect people’s lives – here
•
The International Monetary Fund
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The IMF looks at key issues in international economics – here
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The Cambridge University reading list
•
A reading list recommended by Cambridge for those considering an Economics degree – here
Reply 3
You should be reading the FT, the Economist, and Bloomberg. Perhaps you already are. Check out Investopedia. Read and watch "The Big Short", book and film. This Christmas, watch "Trading Places", and maybe also "Margin Call" and/or "Wall Street".
Do not worry too much about Supercurriculars. They are worth doing, but academic potential is what matters most. You are not expected to have work experience when applying for an undergraduate degree.
May I assume that you plan on becoming a Finance Bro/Sis? If so, what is your motivation for that apart from money? I tend to the view that Financialisation of almost everything has been a grave mis-step, and that the Financial markets have a more negative than positive impact on the World. I am not against Capitalism, provided that it is regulated by liberal democracy, but Financialisation is a distortion of Capitalism which serves the needs of a few and arguably harms the many.
Work hard, have fun, take rest, do not burn out. Please do not fixate on Oxford. There are several other good universities. Have a Plan B that you like, in case Oxford says no.
Good luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWS2kLa5tAo
Thank you, this was a great reply. And yes i want to end up in something like investment banking! I will definitely take your suggestions of what to read and watch.
Reply 4
Placements to apply for:
•
Year in Industry placements
•
If you plan to take a gap year, it’s worth looking at Year in Industry placements – paid placements for 10-12 months – here
•
Freakonomics
•
A podcast series on day-to-day economics issues – here
•
50 Things that Made the Modern Economy
•
Tim Harford’s BBC podcast series on inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world – here
•
Cambridge Lecture
•
Advice to someone applying to study Economics – here
•
2020 Stoner Lecture
•
Professor Janet Currie on ‘Child Health as Human Capital’ – here
•
Gresham Lectures
•
A series of lectures on Business from Gresham College in London – here
•
Maths for Economists
•
Cambridge’s mathematical challenges for those considering an Economics degree – here
•
The Economist
•
The website of the weekly journal focusing on current affairs, international business, politics, technology and culture – here
•
Plus magazine online
•
Articles about Bringing Maths to Life – here
•
The Institute of Economics Affairs website
•
Articles, events, conferences and resources for students – here
•
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research
•
News and blog from the body that is set up to understand the economic and social issues that most affect people’s lives – here
•
The International Monetary Fund
•
The IMF looks at key issues in international economics – here
•
The Cambridge University reading list
•
A reading list recommended by Cambridge for those considering an Economics degree – here
Thank you so much! This is great.
Reply 5
Why do you wish to work in investment banking? The work is boring, has little or no intellectual reward, and contributes nothing worthwhile to society.
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