I just got home from a reception given by Goldman Sachs, one of the largest investment banking and securities firms in the world. I had originally made plans to go buy a suit today, but I found out about the reception tonight and decided a shirt, tie, and nice slacks would suffice.

This reception was everything I thought it would be and more. The competition is of the highest degree. One can easily picture all of these business students in suits, packed into a large conference room, looking for internships or jobs with Goldman Sachs. I had the opportunity to talk to a few people currently working there, more importantly I had the opportunity to listen to what they had to say. They offered up a lot of information, almost too much to remember. I really was taken aback by the extent to which one has to know and understand the world’s financial markets.

I received my first Wall Street Journal yesterday, and I made a promise to myself, I must read it everyday to keep on top things like any other student looking to go into a career that deals with investments. Anyway, today was an eye opening experience, it was my first reception, and I love it.

Next thing on my list, get a suit.