SFEPD Student Ambassador
Benedict College
Hometown: Abiriba, Nigeria
Growing up, what kind of relationship did you have with money?
We lived paycheck to paycheck.
What was it like to serve as an SFEPD Student Ambassador teaching your peers about personal finance, and what did you learn about yourself from this experience?
It is a privilege to be in a position where I get to learn money management and overall financial literacy with the opportunity of extending that knowledge to my peers and community.
What are the major benefits of students learning personal finance skills through seminars and classes during their college years?
In college, it helps students get comfortable with budgeting and spending on essential priorities. This leads to students growing into financially responsible adults.
When should students start learning basic concepts about personal finance (in elementary, middle school, high school, or college) and why?
Students should start learning about personal finance no later than in high school because that is the age most young people get their first jobs and encounter a stream of income for the first time in their life.
If you could share one financial tip with college students, what would it be?
Always spend of necessities instead of frivolities!
As a result of your Student Ambassador experience, what key lessons did you learn to help you manage your money better and is planning for your financial future an important goal after college?
I learned a lot about money management and methods to improve my credit as an immigrant. I definitely see financial plans for my future as a thing of paramount importance.
How did serving as a Student Ambassador help you prepare for your future and your career goals?
Serving as an SFEPD student ambassador afforded me the opportunity to learn from seasoned financial professional and industry experts. I have learned the basics in wealth creation as well as Money management.