Growing up, what kind of relationship did you have with money?

I have always understood that money doesn’t grow on trees, so I found unique ways to make some extra cash as often as I could.

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 was an amazing privilege to teach my peers about personal finance. From this experience, I learned that many people my age are interested in learning more about personal finance, but they don’t really know where to begin.

What are the major benefits of students learning personal finance skills through seminars and classes during their college years?

I think they will be able to carry this information with them as they begin to make decisions regarding major purchases like loans, cars, houses, etc.

When should students start learning basic concepts about personal finance (in elementary, middle school, high school, or college) and why?

I believe that people should start learning about personal finance in elementary school because it is never too early to understand the value of money.

If you could share one financial tip with college students, what would it be?

Build your credit early!

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?

Planning a financial future is very important to me wanting to be able to provide for myself and depend on myself as well.

How did serving as a Student Ambassador help you prepare for your future and your career goals?

It helped me learn how to mange credit better but also ways to help other students not make the same mistake.