Together with my friend Yash Patel, I co-founded the Finance Club to encourage students to be financially literate. The club uses interactive sessions, discussions, and real-world applications to teach investing, personal finance, stock markets, and economic trends. Our objective is to give students useful financial knowledge that will help them outside of the classroom and help them make wise financial decisions in the future.
Connection with CAS Learning Outcomes
LO2-Difficulties & Skills: Getting students interested in finance was a major challenge because many thought it was a complicated or dull subject. In order to get around this, we used case studies, investment simulations, and real-world examples to make our sessions interactive and help students understand how important finance is to their everyday lives. I also improved my communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities as a result of this experience.
LO3: Initiative & Planning: From creating a structured curriculum to organising meetings and events, the club’s founding required a great deal of initiative and planning. In order to make club meetings interesting and instructive, Yash and I conducted research on finance-related subjects, created interesting exercises, and invited outside speakers.
LO4: Commitment & Perseverance: Consistent work and dedication were necessary to run the club effectively. Despite early difficulties, we had to remain dedicated to our vision in order to plan weekly sessions and maintain student engagement. As more students began actively participating and demonstrating interest in financial topics, our perseverance eventually paid off.
LO5: Collaboration: Teamwork and collaboration are essential to the club’s success. Together, Yash and I organise meetings and encourage participants to ask questions, share their perspectives, and talk about financial ideas. My capacity to lead conversations and collaborate with others has improved as a result of this teamwork.
LO6: Global Engagement: Many young people around the world lack the financial literacy necessary to become financially independent, making it a global concern. This club is part of a broader initiative to teach students financial decision-making and money management, which are vital skills in the connected world of today.:
It has been a fulfilling experience to start and run the Finance Club because it has helped me advance a worthy cause while honing my leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. In addition to offering students immediate advantages, this program equips them with long-term financial literacy that will help them successfully navigate their future.
