Dr. Laura Gonzalez
What fears or anxieties did you have about going to college?
I was the first female in my family to try engineering in Spain. I was hoping I could make it but I was not sure, despite my grades. Then, I was the first person in my family to come to the U.S. for masters, and the first person in my family to do a PhD, and in English. I doubted myself in each and every step. Then I became a mother and started wondering how I could balance responsibilities. In the mean time, I met people that encouraged and mentored me, and have very enjoyable memories in university.
- PhD, Finance
- MBA
- MA Literature
- BS Engineering, BA Music Education - paino
Half the work is done when we keep trying. The other half is to surround yourself by people that believe in you. In Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, we believe in you. That's why I joined GenExcel.
I enjoy the outdoors, whether by the sea, mountains or valleys, landscapes and animals. I like to travel, visit national parks, discover other countries. I also love different types of music, fitness, yoga, long meals with friends and family, and films.
- Photos of dear ones
- Drawings and notes from my children
- My favorite cup
I have had many jobs as student, from janitor to tutor, orientation volunteer, international office staff, foundation intern, or translator in the School of Law. I learned in all of them.
Behavioral finance, financial literacy, corporate and international finance, banking and financial markets, entrepreneurship, fintech.
