FALL 2023 | 15 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT KYLE GOODWIN Kyle Goodwin, Accounting and Finance double major, is pursuing his Master of Science in Finance (MSF) in Villanova University’s graduate program. Entering his senior year, Kyle is thankful for his time at KU and excited for his future as a graduate student. CREATING HIS OWN PATH Kyle attributes a lot of his success to his academic advisor, retired KU professor Dr. John Walker. When he was looking for things to set himself apart from other students, it was his professor that suggested graduate school. From there, he didn’t look back. Starting his application process early over summer break, Kyle had to write two essays, send two letters of recommendation, and take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). Once he submitted all the paperwork, he waited a few months for news. “A weight came off my shoulders,” he said, recalling the feeling when he learned he got accepted into Villanova’s master’s program. “The first thing I did was share the news with my parents. They are two pillars of support in my life and have pushed me throughout my education. Without them, I would not be where I am today.” Kyle’s graduate program is focused on finance, something he has always been passionate about. At KU, he has grown his finance skills with classes like Applied Investment Management (AIM), a student run class that manages the KU Foundation portfolio, giving students hands on experience. “That class enhanced my finance skills so much,” he said. Investments, another finance class Kyle had, was a challenging course. “It was a tough class, but this is a segment of finance I want to get better at, so I learned more.” CAREER ASPIRATIONS Kyle’s goal is to earn as many qualifications as possible while at KU and Villanova. He is excited for graduate school and the future opportunities it will bring him. He knows he has created a great network and will expand it at his next university. “They have a great business program,” he said of Villanova. “There will be many opportunities open to me because of the skills I will learn.” He is also excited for the professional resources Villanova has and their wide network. While confident about the future, Kyle has not lost sight of where he started from. “These opportunities are a testament to the people who have invested their time into helping me, and I hope to make them proud.”
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