Then she had a conversation with a finance major, which completely changed how she looked at her financial literacy. Recommended VideosNew York City writer Alyssa Azál (@lysazal) said she hooked up with a finance major in college who ended up shifting her perspective. But what exactly did the finance major tell her? And how can adults who are entering the workforce learn financial literacy, even without a guide? The financial advice that helped herAzál said she hooked up with a finance major during her senior year of college.