Genevieve Goetz
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Year in School: Junior
Interests/Hobbies:
In my free time I enjoy things like sewing, bouldering, dancing, or seeing live music.
Involvements/Employment/Activities:
I am vice president of women in economics, managing editor for equilibrium, I was on last year’s inclusion board, and I tutored intermediate micro and macro last year for study spaces. In terms of non-econ work, I interned as a research assistant for Education Analytics last summer and will be a student worker for the Madison Forward Fund this semester.
Where is your favorite place on campus and why?
The top floor of Sewell! It has a lake view, floor to ceiling blackboards, and usually other econ friends!
What has been your favorite Econ course?
If I have to narrow it down to one it would be Models and Markets (621) with Dan Quint!
If you have any other majors or certificates in addition to Econ, how did you decide to add Econ or add the other major/certificate?
I’m majoring in Economics and International Studies. The combination works well together not only because of heavy course overlap, but also because it offers both a quantitative and qualitative perspective on global topics.
How do you manage your course load?
I’ve luckily always had a fairly light course load. That being said, I think a good strategy for managing the semester is moderation. I really avoid things like pulling all-nighters, catching up on multiple lectures at once, or cramming for an exam in the two days before it. Making an effort to go to and be present during every lecture (even for boring and easy classes) is the best approach in my experience!
Where did you intern/research, and did you have a good experience? Why or why not?
I interned for Education Analytics here in Madison as a research analyst and had a great experience! They taught me R, offered multiple mentors, assigned an independent research project, and are generally very committed to their interns. I also think I lucked out with having a really kind coding mentor who had teaching experience and prioritized meeting with me.
What advice do you have for students seeking an internship/research experience?
The most helpful advice I’ve received was from econ career advisor, Elizabeth. Because internships are so competitive, she recommended the 60/40 application method; apply to as many places as possible, 60% of which being fast, easy, and generic applications and 40% of which being high-quality, unique applications to positions you’re really excited about.
Do you know what you want to do after graduation? If yes, what? If not, what advice would you give to another student who may not know either?
Starting this summer, I’ll be working as an RA at the Chicago fed!