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- Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
In this 2-part workshop, you’ll learn practical budgeting techniques, how to avoid debt, and how to set financial goals, all in an engaging and interactive format:
- Understanding student finances
- Smart budgeting techniques for students
- Reducing unnecessary expenses and maximizing savings
- Managing student loans (DUO and Arubalening) effectively
- Hands-on budgeting exercises using provided templates
These sessions will:
- Equip students with practical financial tools they can apply immediately
- Foster a sense of ownership and responsibility over their finances
- Encourage critical thinking about income, expenses, and long-term goals
- Strengthen overall student success and post-graduation readiness
By focusing on applied learning and mindset development, you’ll gain both the knowledge and confidence to manage your finances effectively.
Dates: Wed, February 24 & March 3, 2027
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: University of Aruba, AULA
Audience: UA, IPA & EPI students
About the facilitator:
Franklin Seute is a Mechatronics engineer, bestselling author of Living Rich as a Student in the Netherlands and founder of Living Rich as a Student, a platform that helps students take control of their finances and build a strong financial foundation for their future. With over 2.000 books sold and more than 1.000 students reached through workshops and lectures, Franklin combines real-life experience with practical strategies tailored to the student experience. This makes financial literacy engaging, relevant, and empowering.
