Tara L.

Program: 3rd year Accounting Specialist

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario 

Why did you choose UTM? The friendly atmosphere that I felt when I first visited the campus, and the useful resources UTM has to help students succeed during University and after graduation. 

What are you involved in on campus?: 

• Senior Marketing Associate at the UTM Fintech Association
• Participant in the Collegiate Leadership Competition
• UTM Crochet Club volunteer.

I am a pro on this UTM topic: Best UTM resources to use to help succeed academically. 

A course you succeeded at/most interesting course you’ve taken at UTM?

• HIS105H5 - A Brief History of Capitalism, I found it interesting to learn how our society became profit driven, and how it affected our environment. 

What is your favourite event you’ve attended at UTM? Any of the UTMM Central events hosted throughout the fall and winter for management and commerce students. 

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to prospective students about studying at UTM? If you are unsure what you want to do in the future, attend events we have on campus to learn from and network with industry professionals.

What are your future aspirations after you graduate? Pursuing a CPA designation, and to hopefully gain experience working as an accountant.