University student gains recognition for insightful contribution to published book

Nova was invited to review Rich Student, Poor Student: Your Guide to Growing Wealth While Studying by Dr Peter James Middlebrook, with her reflections subsequently featured within the book itself. This achievement highlights both her analytical strengths and the applied, reflective ethos at the heart of the Enterprise programme.

In her review, Nova described the book as having a “genuinely grounding impact” on how she approaches money, work and long‑term personal direction. Rather than framing wealth as something distant or reserved for later in life, she said the book reframes financial growth as a series of intentional, practical decisions that students can begin making early, supported by clarity, awareness and steady self‑development.

One of the themes that resonated most strongly with Nova was the book’s emphasis on understanding oneself, including strengths, habits, environment and ways of thinking, before pursuing business ideas or financial targets. She described this approach as both honest and empowering, aligning closely with her own journey as both a student and a founder.

Reflecting on the personal impact of the book, Nova explained how it led her to reconsider where she was applying effort without leverage, and where clearer thinking and strategic focus could generate more meaningful outcomes. She pointed to the book’s encouragement of experimentation, learning through action and viewing money as a tool rather than a measure of self‑worth, principles that strongly reflect contemporary enterprise education and practice.

Nova also noted that the book’s guidance felt “less like instruction and more like mentorship,” praising its practical, experience‑based tone. She shared that the insights have stayed with her beyond the pages of the text, continuing to inform how she evaluates opportunities and commits to new ideas.

Nova’s recognition stands as an excellent example of how students on the Business Management (Enterprise) programme engage critically with real‑world material, contribute meaningfully to external conversations and develop reflective insights that extend well beyond the classroom. Her achievement demonstrates the value of student voice, applied learning and enterprise thinking in action.