<p>I started reading this thread to get more information on ibanking and how to break into the track living on the west coast in SoCal. Instead, it seems that there is everything in between, but not too much on the topic at hand. Maybe you guys can banter on another thread …</p>
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<p>Now, most importantly, I am interested in becoming a trader. I don’t necessarily have to work for a BB firm, as I am the entrepreneurial type, but I do want to get a few solid years of experience in a middle market shop or even a BB if that is a possibility. </p>
<p>I will most likely be going to UCLA (or UCI, UCSD, USC), studying either computer science (I would do well at this degree) or business economics. As for my personality and ability to do sales, portray competence, communicate at a professional level… not an issue. </p>
<p>What do I need to be doing to break into trading, preferably on the west coast? Any input on my major, types of internships, grades, extracurricular, etc would be greatly appreciated.</p>