Eriore Adeoluwa, a senior at Georgia State University, is preparing to graduate this May and plans to pursue a career in global finance. In an interview published on April 2, Adeoluwa discussed his experiences growing up in Nigeria, his academic journey at Georgia State, and his involvement with student organizations and internships.
Adeoluwa said he chose to study economics because he wanted to combine analytical thinking with technical skills. He added that pairing economics with a minor in computer information systems has helped him approach economic problems practically: “I can analyze real-world data and systems that help organizations and nations make decisions that impact sustainability and global finance.”
During his time at Georgia State, Adeoluwa has served as director of finance on the Economics Club executive board, participated in the Student Government Association’s finance committee during his first two years, and joined several other organizations including the National Association of Business Economists (NABE), the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), and the Mathematics and Statistics Club. He said these experiences have taught him teamwork, discipline, time management, problem-solving skills, and increased confidence: “I became more engaged, confident and well-rounded in my skills. I aimed for higher and had higher expectations for myself because of my experience with these organizations.”
Adeoluwa highlighted Georgia State University’s diversity as one reason for choosing it: “Georgia State is a diverse environment that allows for opportunity and independence.” He also cited its downtown Atlanta location as providing access to professional opportunities while balancing academics.
He described managing multiple commitments as challenging but necessary: “It’s difficult managing time with all the things that I do but it’s something everyone should work to be better at because ‘time waits for no man.'” Setting reminders and prioritizing tasks helps him balance schoolwork with extracurricular activities.
Reflecting on studying abroad in South Africa last year—and more recently Brazil—Adeoluwa said these experiences broadened his perspective on emerging markets: “Hearing their stories motivated me to study abroad again over spring break because I have a passion for developing economies.” Looking ahead, he plans to earn a master’s degree in finance combining economics with computer information systems so he can work within developing economies.
