By Havva-Lara Lupu
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Havva Lara Lupu
Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons)
Putting aside fears and taking the leap
Despite harbouring a desire to achieve big things in the financial services industry, Havva was long afflicted with a fear of public speaking.
鈥淎 friend from my sixth form college recommended 蜜桃传媒 and after looking at the course I knew it was for me,鈥� she said.
鈥淭he fear of failing was real, but I knew I was good at maths and a career in the industry really called to me, so I took the plunge.鈥�
While studying, Havva was encouraged by lecturers to overcome her fears and fully embrace the opportunities presented by access to speakers and workshops offered by industry leaders such as Handelsbanken.
鈥淭hey helped me to open up and discover new strengths I didn鈥檛 realise I had. It forced me to grasp every chance and really set me on the path I鈥檓 on now.鈥�
鈥淥nce I stepped out of my comfort zone everything came to me. The University offers so much more help to students than you might think before you join,鈥� she said.
Havva has already taken a summer internship as a trainee financial analyst and is waiting to hear on roles with JP Morgan. She plans to study for a postgraduate degree followed by a role in governance after she graduates, but for now she's relishing the opportunities she鈥檚 been emboldened to grasp with both hands:
鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to fail. Taking the chance can give you what you鈥檝e always wanted.鈥�