Tzitlali McGonigle

Biography

Tzitlali moved to Las Cruces to earn her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Banking and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Finance from NMSU. She has worked in various areas of the university and continues to enjoy campus life. Go Aggies! She is excited to be a part of the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support team. Outside of the university, Tzitlali loves crafting, theatre and the arts, and the outdoors.

 

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Why/how did you decide what you wanted to major in in college?

I have always loved numbers! During a high school summer internship working for a small family-owned business, I learned a lot about business operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. I really enjoyed my experience working there and decided to pursue a higher education in business because of the variety of career possibilities a business degree could lead to. After taking the core business courses at NMSU, I found my passion for the specializations in personal finance and banking.

 

Why did you become an Academic Advisor?

I became an Academic Advisor to help students explore their passions and aid them in reaching their goals. College is such a fundamental part of becoming an adult - not just the academic side but the socialization side as well. It is a time of great lessons and growth as a human being. I met so many influential friends and mentors in college who impacted my life greatly. I hope that as an advisor I can help students like my mentors helped me.

 

What extra/co-curricular activities did you participate in as an undergraduate?

In my freshman year, I was invited to be a member of an honor society that allowed me to meet other like-minded individuals, volunteer, and give back to my community. In my junior year, I also became a member (and later President) of the Financial Management Association. Being part of student organizations on campus pushed me out of my comfort zone and I learned a lot about myself. They helped me build social, academic, and professional networks. I strongly encourage students to find an organization that they are interested in (not necessarily associated with their major) and join in on the fun experiences!