Invest in Experiences: 4 Reasons Why Attending Seminars and Conferences are Important

Back on my days as the leader of DLSU-D JFINEX, I remember having the chance to socialize with top industry leaders and financial key note speaker. I would ask them to evaluate the seminars or summits conducted by the organization and most of them would always comment on how lucky our generation is to have the opportunities to attended conferences.

However, most of the time, we take these opportunities for granted.

Here are the four reasons why I think attending seminars and conferences are important especially to students.

1.)  Seminars instill knowledge that you can not learn from just sitting inside the classroom.

Most of the talks in this kind of events are application-based. In the classroom, our professors will teach us the theories, for example, the history of the Stock Exchange in the Philippines and how to compute for buying and selling prices. Talks, on the other hand, focuses more on what the real market conditions are, how you should start your own portfolio and sometimes, even give tidbits on what kind of companies you should be investing on. And a lot of the talks I've been to focuses on personal financing which can apply to everyone  so long as they spend and save money.

2.) They are resume builders. 

When I was a freshman up to sophomore year in college, my main focus was to study and reach the quota grades for your course. I wasn't active in school organizations and consequently had nothing in my resume. But upon joining students activities and attending seminars I can really say that my resume from a two-page almost blank slate to a reasonably well-presented document full of seminars and workshop that would really give me an edge over other students my age.

3.) They are a great way to make connections. 

Especially if you are an active member in your respective field. You will have a greater chance to meet other students who share your passion and goals and even get a chance to talk to the professionals of your fields. Knowing that there are other people who work for the same cause and seeing successful individuals pursue the same dreams would really ignite and inspire you to do your best.

4.) Most often than not, they will be worth the money.

If you were to compare prices of seminars for students and professional there's a significant difference in prices. Here in the Philippines, registration for student summits ranges from 250PHP to 500PHP inclusive of food, certificates and other freebies. While summits for professionals are priced 3000PHP to 8000PHP depending on your field of expertise

This is Jernica on investing in experiences!

'Til next week!

Cheers!

Disclaimer: Credits to my friends, Trisha and Patrick for the Student Investors Convention 2015 and the 2nd Philippine Junior Finance and Investment Summit! This post is not sponsored by any organization or any of the sort.