Hello, hello. My name is Benjamin, and I am currently going to Austin Community College for an Associated of Applied Science in Full Charge Bookkeeping. This degree spoke to me because I get to keep track of all of the details and manage finances. I like a systematic approach that keeps things organized for the most part.

I would really like to be my own boss with a bookkeeping company of my own. My target audience would be self-employed individuals like artists or mental health professionals that just need a little bit of help so that they can focus on their clients or commissions. In addition, I would really like to teach families and individuals how to budget their finances, pay off debt, and save money for the future.

I have put together furniture (like bookshelves) and replaced some car parts under the hood, but I haven’t had the opportunity to make a guide with step-by-step instructions. My ability to focus and naturally break things down into manageable steps will give me an advantage while doing this project, but I am looking forward to all of the other skills that I will learn across the way. Project planning and management have always been an interest to me, and I am excited to get some firsthand experience.

I like to put together Legos, work on Rubik’s cubes and other puzzles, play video games, read books, listen to music, and make art. I also love animals and I have a dog and a cat at the moment. I am also gaining a hobby in becoming more sustainable. It’s a hobby for me because it’s something I can look into every day and learn about what I can do differently. Going through this experience with iFixit will not only give me the tools to do this again in the future, but also learn how I can continue to share my knowledge to reduce waste. I believe that it is always important to continue to grow and change.