Not Just the Next Step: How Anastasiia Learned to Navigate What Comes After

Anastasiia Klimova’s resume reads like a checklist of success: Goldman Sachs apprenticeship, NYSE floor internship, leadership in Baruch’s Tax Society, and full-time jobs throughout school. But behind the drive was uncertainty. As a first-generation and international student, she was still figuring out how the system worked and how to channel her ambition into real progress. She needed space to sort through next steps, apply what she’d learned, and ask thoughtful questions without pressure. That’s when a message from a fellow Baruch student showed up in her LinkedIn inbox, pointing her toward The City Tutors—a program that seemed built for the kind of guidance and flexibility she was looking for. The City Tutors offered that—something steady to return to as she kept moving ahead.

Her first mentor, Ashutosh, worked at a company she was curious about. She was intentional about who she reached out to and invested time in building the relationship. She connected with him to learn more, but quickly realized their conversations offered more than insight into a role or industry. Ashutosh became a sounding board and role model, helping her reflect on where she was and where she wanted to go. With his guidance, she finally applied to two competitive fellowships she had delayed: Wall Street Bound and BASTA. She was accepted to both.

Later, she began working with Andrew Boccio, CEO of Landing Point. Their conversations on interview prep, industry navigation, and burnout became an anchor during a hectic period. Andrew’s suggestion that she do an “internal audit” of her time helped her reset her schedule and expectations. It was the kind of advice that sticks not because it’s profound, but because it’s exactly what’s needed, when it’s needed.

These weren’t one-off chats. They were relationships that offered perspective, structure, and reassurance, especially when momentum was hard to maintain. They modeled what it looks like to lead with clarity and helped Anastasiia recognize the value of her own voice.

Because ultimately, The City Tutors didn’t just help her meet professionals. It supported her through the continuity of professional growth, ensuring she was always moving forward.

Now, as she wraps her final semester at Baruch, Anastasiia is focused on finishing strong—and staying connected. Her mentors didn’t just help her navigate individual moments; they helped her build a way of thinking, a framework she can carry with her. That’s what she hopes to offer others in turn: not just advice, but real support when it counts. She’s stepping into the next chapter prepared to lead, listen, and make space for others to find their footing too.