I am a first-year student at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, pursuing a degree in Finance. I am eager to continue developing my leadership skills, love being in competitive environments, and enjoy creating meaningful relationships with others. I demonstrated these interests in my past activities at Darien High School, where I was elected as a dual-sport captain and was an active member of multiple educational clubs. One club in particular, DECA, led to my strong interest in Finance. During my time in DECA, I competed in business-oriented events where I was a two-time state champion and one-time national finalist. As a captain, I motivated my peers to strive for higher goals resulting in multiple visits to State Championship games. After graduation, my gap year was when I significantly developed my passion for interacting with others and improving my interpersonal skills. Working multiple jobs, in over 15 different nations, I learned to quickly adapt to new environments and work with people from extremely different backgrounds. These past experiences well situated me to continue my education progress. Now, in college, I have continued to capitalize on opportunities to grow and expand my knowledge of the things that interest me. On campus, I joined the Capital Markets Club surpassing 300+ applicants to gain admission. In this club, I have undergone intensive boot camps learning about LBOs, DCFs, and gained invaluable knowledge regarding M&A transactions. I have also participated in a multitude of case competitions on campus to learn about individual sectors of business. In the future, I am eager to leverage my skills and knowledge in an investment banking internship in New York City. Ultimately, I see myself pursuing a financial career where having strong interpersonal skills and a large assortment of contacts is needed. I am always open to connecting with fellow students and professionals, feel free to contact me at wbranca@iu.edu.