What's a platform you can use for networking with Marist Alumni?
PeopleGrove/LinkedIn
Name two ways to build credit?
Start ASAP
Always pay on time
Always pay in full
Maintain low credit utilization
What is the most popular destination Marist students go abroad?
Florence, Italy
What is Chris’s favorite credit card?
Chase Reserve
When was Marist founded?
1929
What are two kinds of expenses/spending to consider in your budget (bonus points for examples?)
Necessities (groceries, gas if you have a car on campus) and discretionary spending (going out, coffee runs, etc.)
What are the two different ways to earn rewards when using a credit card?
Cash back & points
What is the range you should have saved before you go?
$7-10,000
When was MRFF established?
February 2025
What is the name of Kevin Weinman's dog (bonus points for gender)?
Cody (girl)
What on-campus resources can help you find an internship or full-time position?
Center for Career Services, Handshake
On campus where can you open a credit card?
Hudson valley credit union!
How can you get discounts for public services? (museums, gardens, plazas, etc.)
By showing a photo of your visa
What are the other 4 departments within MRFF?
Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations
What's the oldest building on campus?
Greystone
What is a financial account opened with a brokerage firm that serves as your platform for buying, selling, and holding various investments, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds called?
Brokerage account
Name one of the big 4 card issuers
(Chase, Amex, Citi, Capital One)
What is one method of cost-friendly traveling? (flights/booking)
Expedia, Ryanair
What agency insures credit union deposits up to $250,000
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
How many concentrations are in business admin major? Bonus: name them
5: Marketing, finance, management, international business, entrepreneurship
What are some examples of brokerage firms?
Fidelity, Robinhood, Schwab
What does APR stand for in regards to interest?
(Annual Percentage Rate)
When looking for a credit card to use abroad, what criteria should you look for?
No foreign fees and accepted internationally
What are the names of every presenter up here?
Megan, Chris, Kaylie, Lauren, Olivia, Meredith, Sara, Erica
What exact date did we become a university?
Jan 29, 2025