About ESA

ESA is the bridge connecting undergraduate economics majors with professionals, academics, and other students with similar interests! ESA creates social connections, presents speakers, assists in career development, and hosts networking trips.

Events

Each year ESA hosts a variety of speaker events from companies including Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Chase Bank, & State of Wisconsin Investment Board!

ESA also offers social events to help economics students meet others who are interested in similar topics! Past social events have included trivia, bowling, escape rooms and nights at Memorial Union terrace.

Professional Growth

Over the past few years ESA has been proud to boast a large mentorship program, through which UW Madison students are paired with professionals across a variety of industries.

This program gives you the opportunity to grow your professional network and learn from alumni who have been in your shoes before!

Career Trips

ESA offers 1-2 Career-Development trips each year where select members are given the opportunity to speak with professionals in economics-related industries.

In past years we have been fortunate to visit some of the country's top companies and financial institutions! Past groups have traveled to Chicago, Milwaukee, & New York!