Class of 2021 Graduates: Sonia Lau

Fall 2020 Graduate Sonia Lau shares how Duke shaped her future career plans.

Sonia in graduation cap and gown which chapel in the distance

I graduated early in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and the MMS Certificate.

I'll be working as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Technology group at RBC in New York, where I interned last summer! My day to day is always changing, but I'll be working with clients as a financial advisor on projects like IPOs or potential acquisitions within the technology sector. As a young woman in my early twenties, I'm excited to be getting this much exposure to important deals and mentors in a space that is constantly growing.  
 

Without Duke, I'm not sure if I would have considered finance. I was a pre-med student, and I thought med school was my future - but taking classes in the MMS certificate from the get-go allowed me to develop my interest in business when I was still enrolled in courses like Organic Chemistry. My classes helped lay the foundation for my career, and Duke also taught me the importance of developing soft skills.