Ryan Collins
Finance and Accounting
Black Men on the Move Treasurer; Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society
“The Raj Soin College of Business opens so many doors to advance and develop yourself. I’ve taken trips to business hubs such as Chicago and New York to visit Fortune 500 companies. The College is preparing me academically with its well-respected business program and has already connected me with numerous career opportunities. My part-time job in banking has exposed me to the financial world. And the case studies in my finance classes have shown me creative ways to solve difficult business issues.”
Brianna Cosca
Finance and Accounting
Dean’s Student Advisory Board Member, Accounting Leadership Program Participant, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society
“Wright State is one of Ohio’s best kept secrets. The commitment to quality is what makes this school so special. The College of Business has accreditations that most schools do not. I believe that I am receiving a better education than many of my friends who attend larger colleges because, here, at Wright State professors know you by name. They take the time to make sure everyone understands material that is relevant in today’s business environment. My introductory accounting professor is so energetic and loves accounting so much! She has driven me to do my best and makes learning fun even if accounting is not your thing!”
Jamila Thomas
Finance and Accounting
Member Dean’s Student Advisory Board,
Vice President, National Association of Black Accountants
It is imperative to stay up on your first year in college. Many students fall behind academically and it hurts them in the long run. Students should meet with teachers often, especially in classeswhere they are struggling. I cannot tell you how many times that extra effort helped my grade tremendously! Charles Long played an important role in my success at WSU. I would suggest that students meet with their advisors quarterly. I heard stories about students taking additional unnecessary classes or students thinking they are in a position to graduate and are not due to the lack of understanding and not taking the time to meet with their advisor.
Leadership: Vice President, National Association of Black Accountants; Vice Presidnet, Forest Lane Community Council; Treasurer ,Woods Community Council; Vice President, African American Residential Caucus; Vision Mentor, and volunteer at the House of Bread
Most valuable experience: As a member of the Dean's Student Advisory Board, I was on a committee that hosted an event geared toward recruiting freshman into the College of Business. I definitely feel it was a great experience for a lot of the freshman to see what the College had to offer.
Internships: I have had a total of five internships. I completed two summer internships with KPMG LLP, one summer internship with Deloitte, one internship with the WSU Office of the Controllers, and one internship with the WSU Office of the Bursar.
Career Plan: I plan on attending graduate school at the Ohio State Univeristy obtain my MBA in international business.
Why WSU? I chose WSU because it was the most affordable school, and they offered me scholarship money that helped bring down the cost of tuition. I knew I wanted to go into business, and I had a love for math. So I chose finance and accounting because I felt it gave me the best of both worlds. Also with accounting and finance, I have had the opportunity to network with others in my career field. That was definitely something I wanted in addition to a quality academic program.
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