Overall, I have really enjoyed this summer experience and I am glad I applied. The challenges I faced mostly came from the individual project rather than the program itself. Similar to what I mentioned in my first blog post, I encountered some communication difficulties which were later resolved. Personally, I also found myself having to…
Author: emilyest
Update on my Research Experience
So far I have really enjoyed my time on my project. Having worked on this project beforehand during the academic year, I have already been introduced to the foundational concepts of what we are researching. Given the opportunity to extend my contributions into the summer, I was mostly excited to explore new assignments. My first…
My Research Project
The research project I am currently participating in studies the behaviors of corporate competition within capitalist markets. The study especially hopes to observe the significance of mergers and acquisitions in fostering success. It specifically investigates persistent racial and gender gaps in upper-tier corporate roles and their potential influence on diversity within management. In addition to…
Letter to Future Self
Hello! My name is Emily Estrada. I am an incoming senior at UM, an Economics major, and an out-of-state transfer student. Prior to attending the University of Michigan, I spent the first 2 years of my undergraduate at a local community college. Career-wise, I hope to become a college professor and initiate research that reflects…