I enjoyed Accounting and Economics at secondary school, so a BCom was a natural choice. I knew little of finance but was curious enough to give it a go, and chose Economics and Finance as my majors. As I progressed through university I became more and more interested in finance. My first year was really exciting. My first shock was how much ‘free time’ I had on my timetable—but then I realised I had to use it sensibly and work hard.

Studying at Honours level was the most challenging but rewarding experience at university. The courses were very in-depth and thought provoking. Trying to juggle both coursework and research really tested my time management. The research component allowed me to explore a topic relevant to the real world and analyse real data.

Get involved wherever you can, whether that is joining a club or volunteering to be a class representative. University is not just about getting good grades, but more about growing as an individual. Every experience will shape you in some way, so gain as many as you can.

I have had the pleasure of tutoring first- and second-year students. This helped me ingrain key concepts in my head, which aided when studying higher-level courses. Most importantly, it was great to help students with tricky concepts and see them reach success.