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Sarah L
Friday, January 7, 2022

Three pieces of advice for my first-year self

Hello, I’m Sarah, a second-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ! First year was quite the experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless it was so much fun! If I could go back and give my first-year self some advice, here’s what I would say:

Aline reading while sitting on a bench
Friday, January 7, 2022

How À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Ready helped me succeed in first year

Hi! My name is Aline, and I am a second-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program.

I still remember being extremely excited but at the same time extremely nervous for my first year of university. Before classes started, I set up my account on the school’s website and found out about À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Ready.

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Tips for High School Students Who Are Participating in the Financial Literacy Competition

Challenge your financial literacy skills this winter

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Hello! My name is Kelly and I am currently helping the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) run its semi-annual Financial Literacy Competition (FLC) targeted towards high school students. This year, the FLC is happening on December 8 and 9.

Jolie, AFM student
Thursday, November 25, 2021

The importance of time management in your university life

Time management is crucial in achieving a work-life balance!

Jolie, AFM student
Hi everyone! I’m Jolie, a 3A student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF). University life is certainly busy, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t have any spare time to do other important things, for example, reflect on ourselves!

Jonathan Y., PhD in Accounting student
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Why I decided to pursue a PhD in Accounting at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

The key is to know what the right fit is for you

Jonathan Y., PhD in Accounting student
When I was in business school, most of my friends were focused on working at an accounting firm. Wearing suits and working downtown sounded attractive but I always felt that a professional career in accounting was not the right fit for me.

Author - Mehek B.
Thursday, November 4, 2021

What I would tell my first-year self

You can’t expect to know things until you’ve experienced them.

Author - Mehek B.

As I approach my fourth year in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program, I’ve had a bit of time on my hands to reflect on things I wish I could tell my first-year self, or rather things I wish I knew back then. For any first-year student reading this, I hope it resonates with you and helps you even in the slightest bit. Here goes!

Mischa H., 1A, AFM student
Thursday, November 4, 2021

Feeling welcomed to UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ as a new student

Transitioning from high school to university on the right foot with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Ready.

Mischa H., 1A, AFM student
My name is Mischa, and I am a 1A student in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) program. Making the transition from high school to university initially seemed stressful and very overwhelming.

picture of Alexandra S., 2A, AFM
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

What I would tell my first-year self

Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m a current 2A Accounting and Financial (AFM) student! A little background about myself, I love plants, reading, and am an avid coffee drinker. There are many lessons I wish I could have told my first-year self, but here’s my chance to share what I’d consider the most important one: Celebrate the wins!