HHP National Transfer Student Week Spotlight

Jonathan Banks

Senior, Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management Major
Transferred from Strayer University

Q&A

Why did you choose to enroll at UF?

My parents attended UF and I wanted to continue the legacy of learning!

Why did you choose to major in HHP?

Tourism is life and I believe in the new innovations that keep the industry alive!

What do you enjoy most about being a student at UF?

The challenge to overcome obstacles that come with learning new things.

What has made your student experience unique?

Learning online enables me to work and stay focused within balancing my studies.

What are your post-graduation plans?

To take over Tourism and create new opportunities for others to thrive.

Do you have academic/professional accomplishments that you wish to share?

I am the Founder of VipperEvents.com, a fintech hybrid event company, and VipperPay.com, a new way to pay.