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With an aim to further his education, the storyteller worked diligently to secure scholarships, eventually transferring to UC Berkeley with a full ride. Even with newfound opportunities, he maintained a frugal lifestyle, choosing to commute from home instead of incurring costly rent in the notoriously expensive Bay Area.
Utilizing this time well, he began investing his savings into the stock market. Although he encountered setbacks with day trading, he quickly learned to invest in more stable options, like the S&P 500 ETF.