College Ambassador Spotlight - Abiman Thayaparan
Abiman Thayaparan is a 2025 – 2026 UB College Ambassador for the Department of Economics! He is an Economics major who is also minoring in History. As a College Ambassador, Abiman was nominated by the faculty of the Department of Economics to represent UB and serve as a source of information for current and prospective students!
Abiman Thayaparan
Why did you choose economics?
AT: I chose economics because it provides a strong foundation for understanding policy decisions at the national level, while also serving as a framework for analyzing how individuals and businesses make rational choices.
Which class in the major has been your favorite and why?
AT: International Economics (ECO 435) because it gave me a clear understanding of global economic relationships and how they influence international trade policies.
Which class outside the major has been your favorite and why?
AT: The Second World War (HIS 293). I love learning about history, but this class stands out to me because it explores the details of World War 2 and the rise of fascism in Europe, both of which I find fascinating.
What is one thing that you recommend students do while at UB?
AT: Try out some new clubs on campus, even if you don’t know much about them. There’s a club for just about everything at UB and if you try a few of them, you might end up discovering some new interests.