Student Testimonials

Robyn Zajac 

Class of 2012, BAH Economics

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I would recommend every student, regardless of their major, try at least one Economics course while at Acadia.  I started in a different faculty and was convinced by a friend to take an Economics course in my first year.  I was sceptical going in, but it quickly became my favourite class and I ended up changing majors only a few weeks in.  I found Economics to be an interesting balance between theory and mathematics, while relating to current affairs and political environment.  Regardless of whether you major in the subject or not, I believe everyone can benefit from the perspective these courses give its students. 

The faculty in Acadia’s economics department is what sets it apart.  It’s a close-knit department, where students are always encouraged to drop in and talk to their profs.  I never had a class where the professor didn’t make an effort to get to know every student.  They take a vested interest in your future, and try to help you in any way they can.  With their encouragement and support, I ended up at the University of Toronto to pursue a Masters in Financial Economics. 

Upon graduating from my masters, I worked in investment banking at TD Securities in Toronto, and now for Export Development Canada in their Project Finance Group.  Regardless of my career, I found that my background in economics has given me a foundation in critical thinking and problem solving.