Aiden Lathrop (Fin, Acct’25; MFin’26)
Faces of Leeds Snapshot
Commencement Reflections
The kind of impact I hope to make early in my career is fostering real connections that make collaboration sharper and the work that follows stronger, even if it starts small.
Looking back, I didn’t expect that financial synthesis across multiple disciplines would become one of my strengths.
A turning point for me in college happened when I was challenged to uncover unique implications rather than simply memorize concepts, and it changed my perspective.
College opened my eyes to the importance of a unique and unwavering work ethic, and now it’s something I aim to prioritize in my life.
One aspect of the Leeds experience that made a real difference for me was building relationships with professors, because they provide guidance and opportunities you'll likely never anticipate.
ÌýIn many ways, you learn the most from the people in your life who weren't intentionally trying to teach you anything.Ìý