Kim Pham
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Bauer Blogger Challenge #6
Posted September 9th, 2009 - 2 Comments
Recession.
To tell you the truth, I’m tired of hearing that word. However, one of the news topics that I followed over the summer was around recession’s impact on college students and recent graduates. I really didn’t have to look far to see its impact though.
As of August 2009, the national unemployment rate was 9.7%. In [...]
School’s Back!
Posted August 24th, 2009 - No Comments
Welcome back everyone! Today is the first day of classes for the fall 2009 semester. I’m glad to see many familiar faces again.
I had a great summer as a Commercial intern with ConocoPhillips. My internship gave me a lot of insight into the energy industry and valuable experience. However, I must admit I’m glad to [...]
Bauer Blogging Challenge #4
Posted March 31st, 2009 - 5 Comments
“I have been paying my mortgage on time and did nothing wrong — but with the new stimulus package, I am being asked to pay for the mistakes of my neighbors who borrowed too much. Does the new housing stimulus reform make sense?”
No, I don’t think it makes sense that you have to pay for [...]
Bauer Blog Challenge #3
Posted March 2nd, 2009 - 1 Comment
When I first read the Bauer Blog Challenge #3, I was a bit stumped on how to answer it. First off– I haven’t seen Slumdog Millionaire yet! And honestly, this isn’t a topic that I’ve reflected on much before this moment. It seems like we tend to not question our happiness until we are [...]
CME Commodities Trading Challenge
Posted February 17th, 2009 - No Comments
For the eighth year, the Finance Association at the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business has organized the national CME Commodities Trading Challenge. (In prior years, this competition was known as the NYMEX Commodities Trading Challenge.) Top winners of the challenge win scholarship prizes and an opportunity land a paid, summer internship with the [...]
Bauer Challenge #1
Posted January 27th, 2009 - 6 Comments
“What are three things you would suggest that the new presidential administration tackle right away?”
I believe the most important issue that the new presidential administration should address is the current state of the US economy. Among the things they should tackle include rising unemployment, lack of credit, and the increase of defaults and failing institutions.
Welcome!
Posted January 19th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Welcome!
I hope everyone is enjoying the new year! My name is Kim and I will be sharing my thoughts and experiences as a Bauer blogger. I hope you can learn a little more about the student life at Bauer through my posts. If you have any questions you’d like me to address, feel free to [...]