Name: Nikolai Bottitta
Hometown: Munich, Germany
Lives: Montgomery, New Jersey
Year: Freshman
Major: Finance
Intended Minor: Geographical Information Systems or Sustainability
Involvement on Campus: Delta Sigma Pi Pledge, Residents Hall Association President, The GW Humanitarian Mapping Society, and the Civic House Program
Hobbies: Hiking, trekking, mountain climbing, basketball
Favorite Quotes: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mhatma Ghandi ; “Ball is life.” – Everyone Favorite Class at GW: Calculus
Why GW?
I initially applied to all small liberal arts schools, and I was afraid of going to a city because I live near New York and I am not the biggest fan of it. Initially, I wanted to do environmental science, but I knew that I would not be a good teacher. Therefore, I decided that I wanted to do business and I knew that GW had a great Finance program, and I would love to do Finance for a large environmental firm to combine both my passions.
Why did you rush Delta Sigma Pi?
I chose to rush Delta Sigma Pi for the brotherhood because it is a family grounded in business. There are people in it who I know who will help me to develop my professional skills as a young businessman.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself employed in the United States working somewhere in the Finance field. However, I will let life lead me to where I am meant to be.
What’s your favorite part of the Civic House Program?
As a member of the Civic House Program, I moved in a week early and participated in the institute for citizen leaders and community building community. By coming to GW a week early and by being able to hang out with each other, it gave me a concrete foundation here. I know that my civic house family will stay with me for my four years of GW, and overall, it has made my time here very enjoyable.