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Statements from 8th Grade Students
"I liked the whole experience but especially the part where we calculated all our expenses and saw how much
we had left in our funds." - Reegan D.
"It taught me that holding yourself back in terms of purchases is completely necessary. This simulation will
definitely help in the later years." -Aeden T.
"I enjoyed learning how to budget and save my salary. It was a fun experience, and it helped me know how to
save and spend my money correctly." -Addy W.
"I learned valuable lessons on money management, spending wisely, and how credit scores work." -Jacob G.
"I learned about making smart financial decisions that will affect my future. Being able to look into the future
and talk about how expensive things are is important." -Addison M.
"I enjoyed being able to simulate what it feels like to make life decisions and use my money responsibly."
-Caden S.
"This fair really helped me understand the importance of saving my money. This has also given me a new
respect for my parents. During the fair, it was eye-opening to make sure I had enough money for living, food,
clothing, etc." -Gabby C.
