1) Degree in Political Science, so the following:
- International Politics
- History of the CIA/ Covert Action
- U.S. foreign affairs in general
- History/ Politics of the Middle East

2) I have a very analytical mind, and am a very adaptable person:
- Learned advanced finance through on-the-job experiences
- Worked on Wall Street (Investment Banking Corporate Finance)
- Have been recruited by 7-8 of the largest intl.banks (Citi, UBS, Merrill, Goldman, etc).

3) Finally, I am very much a generalist—meaning I am a student of many things:
- International business (from my dealings on Wall Street, I like to stay informed)
- Many different academic subjects—most notably biology
- Golf, Football (college), and other sports and their histories (mainly golf)