When I walked into my first finance class, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect: numbers, spreadsheets, maybe a graph or two. What I did not expect was how different finance feels from any other subject I have taken, and how much it would change the way I think. Finance does not let you slide by with memorization or last minute cramming. It forces you to understand concepts clearly, to problem solve with intention, and to stay calm when a formula looks like it

There’s something unforgettable about the first time you twist the throttle on your own bike: that mix of excitement, fear, and “oh God, I really hope I don’t hit anything.” When I got my first dirt bike as an early Christmas gift in 2023, it was over. Game changer. Instant obsession. Love at first sight. Riding in Ocotillo Wells with my dad or friends quickly became my version of hitting reset on life — no deadlines, no pressure, just open terrain and the freedom to figure m