Affording SMU-in-Taos with Financial Literacy's Peer Mentors

In this episode of Pony Finance 101, we sit down with SMU senior and peer mentor, Paulina Esparza, to discuss her unforgettable experience during the January Term at SMU’s Taos campus in New Mexico. Paulina, an advertising major with minors in business and Spanish, shares how she made this unique academic opportunity financially feasible. From navigating scholarships and financial aid to budgeting for unexpected expenses like travel and housing, she offers valuable tips for students interested in studying away from the main campus. Tune in to hear Paulina’s insights on balancing academics, managing costs, and making the most of a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Whether you're thinking about studying in Taos or any similar program, this episode will help you plan financially and academically for a successful term!

This Podcast was created, produced, and led by an SMU Financial Literacy peer mentor, Hedy Rojas.