Biography: Nathan Goldberg is a third-year economics major at UCLA. He is minoring in environmental systems and society and also plans to obtain a minor in accounting. He is originally from East County San Diego, where he lived until attending UCLA. His goal is to work in public accounting as an auditor after he graduates. Nathan is currently a pledge for UCLA’s accounting society, Beta Alpha Psi. He is also a Co-Chair for the Zero Waste campaign of E3 (Ecology, Economy, Equity), one of UCLA’s largest environmental organizations. Some of his outside interests include hiking, cycling, photography, and traveling. 

 

Future Plans: After he graduates from UCLA, Nathan Goldberg’s plan is to work in public accounting as an auditor. His goal is to work for one of the big 4 accounting firms, though he is happy to work for any public accounting firm in Los Angeles. During the next academic year, Nathan hopes to work in an accounting-related internship. He is considering pursuing a master’s in accountancy but plans to most likely move straight into full-time work after his undergrad. 

 

What this scholarship means to me: This scholarship will be of tremendous value toward the remainder of my education and beyond, and so I am immensely grateful to the Wark family for their generosity. As we all know, college is an investment into one’s future self, and that investment can often be large and burdensome. This scholarship will help alleviate a great deal of this financial burden on both me and my family. This is especially helpful since I have a sibling who is also currently enrolled in college, which amplifies the financial strain. Most importantly, this scholarship will allow me to focus my mind and energy more purely on my academics and career ambitions, rather than finances. This clarity of mind will set the most ideal conditions for me to maximize my academic performance here at UCLA. Furthermore, it is well-known that the financial burden of college can carry on well into one’s full-time employment, as it can be difficult to set money aside for the future. So, this scholarship will be of immense help not only now but also in the years following my graduation, allowing me to focus my energy toward excelling at my job and preparing for the CPA exam.