Sample Essay 3: Extra-Curricular and How enriched you are (299 Words) (M&A and Orchestra)

My parents, through hard work and dedication migrated to the UK and created a legacy that has given I and my brother the opportunity to explore engagements that fine-tuned our extra-curricular skills. I gravitated towards Violin as the instrument was the most challenging to master. The hours of deliberate practice and perfecting the notes, although personally satisfying, my goal as a teenager was to join the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO). As a child of African immigrants, I could join the LPO junior artist programme that gave voice to the underrepresented communities in Music.

While working on an M&A deal for <x>, the experience was crucial as the client was skeptical about the information flow. The failure of the last acquisition that forced a $2b write-off was a contributor to the skepticism. The advisory team – a competing Investment Bank, failed to disclose a business model risk that materialized in just 1 year after the deal. As one of the three client-facing representatives for the bank, I had to listen attentively to the concerns of the client. Practicing with the....