Real Life: My Internship Experience – Ashley

Who: Ashley Liu

University: The University of Texas at Austin

Hometown: Coppell, TX

Major: Finance and Mathematics

Q: Where did you work?

A: Business valuation intern at Value Management Group (VMG Health)

Q: What was the environment like there?

A: The environment was very open and people were extremely willing to help you learn and grow. I learned about valuation and specifically how to do a DCF analysis. The only thing I wish I knew before taking the job was how to use Excel efficiently. 

Q: Do you have any tips for college students who are looking for internships/jobs?

A: To always be intellectually curious about any company that you are meeting with. Each company is unique and different in their own way and functions in society in a unique way. There is always something new to learn from anyone so be open to questions and ideas.