Evaluating Post-Secondary student Financial stability approaching graduation
Liam Shapiro
Biography
Hi! I’m Liam Shapiro, 4th-year Procom student with a minor in marketing! I’ve always had a passion for creating and sharing stories in fun and entertaining ways, and I’m super excited to share my project with you! I’ve got a lot of different interests, ranging from marketing, to personal finance, to technology and automation, all the way to personal fitness – finding ways to incorporate all of these things into my daily life is a blast.
Additionally, this year I was chosen to be the Marketing Lead for signify – this site that you’re on, as well as all the branding and colors that signify uses this year were a product of my brain, as well as several sleepless nights. Collaborating with a remarkable team to bring this event to life has been an extraordinary experience, and I sincerely hope our collective efforts resonate with you as you explore our work!
Research Summary
For my research, I wanted to go in-depth on something that really concerned me as a university student: Financial independence. After graduation, I know a lot of me and my peers were concerned about our abilities to handle our own finances and keep ourselves stable.
A quick summary from my presentation (found here)
This study aimed to gather information about financial anxiety and preparation in undergraduate students in canada. Through a survey shared across social media, which collected 105 responses from undergraduate students in canada, it was found that a variety of factors influenced students’ financial anxiety and preparedness across a multitude of topics, including:
- Banks and Academic institutions
- Financial resources of choice
- Money managers and financial planners
- Parent involvement in student finances
- Field of study and job prospects
- Internship and work experience
Tags
Finance, Student Life, Personal Finance