Hui Ding, ALM, Finance

Where will you be living next year, and what will you be doing?
Chapel hill, North Carolina – I will work as a certified Trader for a Trading company which is located in Wall-street, New York. I am working on passing the required exams. I already passed one required exam, and I am studying for another exam. I found my passion for trading stocks and options when I studied at Harvard. So I will become a professional trader after I graduate. At the same time, I am a part-time associate professor of a university. I teach online courses.

What advice do you have for Harvard HES students, now that you have graduated?
Always have a dream in your heart: Studying at Harvard university was a dream for me. Thank God my dream came true. Follow your passion: you may find your passion through your study, so follow your passion and learn the knowledge you need. Then, you will like what you study and what you will do in your career. Show your creativity and entrepreneurship spirit: I am honored to get the award of LPCE; I created the venture of a 3D Virtual Global Classroom.

In what ways has your Harvard Extension degree impacted your career?
My Harvard Extension Degree has opened the door for me to join a Trading Company which is located in Wall Street, New York. I believe this degree will bring me more opportunities in my career.

By Thomas Oppong
Thomas Oppong Marketing, Branding, and Communications Coordinator