Duc

Duc has always dreamed of becoming a pharmacist and, when he moved to the U.S. from Vietnam in 2002, he knew that his dream could become reality if he worked hard. Duc started by enrolling at De Anza College while working full-time. While at De Anza, he learned about Opportunity Fund’s IDA Savings program. He joined the program and, after completing the financial education, started saving so that he could afford more classes. In 2007, Duc transferred to UC Davis where he now studies Biology and Chemistry and is preparing to apply to graduate schools in pharmacy. “The IDA Savings program made my education possible,” says Duc, who used his savings to pay for tuition and books at De Anza and UC Davis. “I learned a lot about how to make good financial decisions. Today, I often share two pieces of advice with others—always compare prices at at least two stores before making a purchase and never go to the supermarket with an empty stomach!”