Pratim Majumdar

CH | 2023 | LLR
I am interested in academic research in environmental finance, and have been working as a research associate under a professor at Copenhagen Business School for nearly 3 years now. I am currently going to pursue Masters in Economics of Climate Change and Sustainability at Barcelona School of Economics. I have also interned at some corporate organisations in environmental and sustainability consulting.

L’s Taken

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"thank You for Applying But..." Jobs/programs/clubs

  • Many

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Organisations That Weren't a Good Fit

  • There are a few, but the fit varies with a person and time maybe.

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Regrets I Have

  • Many

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Things I Thought I'd Finish but Never Did

  • Research projects :-(

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Things I Tried to Conquer Everyday but Couldn't

  • Weight gain

On the Bright Side

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Things I'm Proud Of That You Won't See on a Resume

  • The buildup to the point where I could commence co-authoring and contributing to research papers
  • Extracurricular activities
  • My awesome group of friends

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Things I Have Learnt That Will Still Matter in 10 Years

  • Maybe my knowledge about environmental finance which is an upcoming field of research and will be extremely relevant.

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The Stressful Times I Overcame Valiantly

  • The entire ordeal of convincing my parents that an average chemical engineering guy can pursue research in sustainable finance.
  • The tough decision of not attempting CDC internships and placements.

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Small Joys and Memories I Cherish

  • Close knit friendships and relationships built during college days

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Things I Am Looking Forward to in the Future

  • A successful research career (don't know how the success will be defined though).

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Advices That Have Made a Significant Impact

  • Don't explore a field too quickly. Take it slow and engage.
  • Try to align your professional endeavours with your aspirations. You will then be going a long way.

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Things I've Done That Pushed Me Out Of My Comfort Zone

  • I have mostly been out of my comfort zone naturally :-)

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Ways I Take Care Of Myself

  • Weekly breaks and entertainment.
  • Regular trips.

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Unconventional Skills

  • Maybe commitment. I do not leave something too easily and try my hardest.

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Things I Want to Get Better at

  • I cannot generally deal with a full plate, and I definitely need to develop a balance between achieving perfection and maintaining deadlines.

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Tv Shows, Movies, and Books I've Enjoyed

  • I am a big fan of gangster movies and series. Never does a week pass wherein I haven't watched a gangster/crime movie since my first year.
  • I also like thrillers.
  • My favourite actors include Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, James Gandolfini, Sean Penn, Harvey Keitel, etc.
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