It Took Me Three Semesters

Last year, if you were to question where I saw myself in the next few years, my answer wouldn’t have been applying to college. During that time, I had a successful career as a store manager, and for the most part, that was all I could ever see myself doing. I excelled as a store manager, and I enjoyed the frequent interactions with the various diverse individuals that I got to experience. However, I was never elated nor passionate about that career choice. In fact, I can distinctively remember the moments where I would arrive home from work in the late hours of the night, pondering if this was all there was for me.

In the fall of 2012, I enrolled in North Hennepin Community College to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Accounting consequently awakening my thirst for learning. Majoring in accounting was an easy choice since I had a background in bookkeeping and I have always enjoyed working with numbers. My goal when I first enrolled in North Hennepin was to acquire an Associate’s Degree, and join the workforce, however, as I progressed closer to finishing my course there, I realized I wanted a Bachelors’ Degree since I enjoyed challenging myself and learning material that was critical to my career.

Going into my freshman year at Liberty University, I knew I wanted to major in accounting. I understood that a BS in Accounting would set me up with many options in the business world to make up to six digits. However, I did not know exactly what I wanted to do with my degree. The FOCUS 2 Career Exploration Worksheet showed me many options that my degree would give me, along with the pay that goes with each. This helped me to narrow it

My life is a bit of a rollercoaster. I knew what I wanted to do since a young age; however, different paths and decisions brought me to my goal in a roundabout way. After high school I decided to take time off before going to college because I was fortunate enough to have a successful career in retail management. Around the nine year mark I decided that I wanted to return to my goal of entering the medical field, which I was already in the process of doing by attending Northeastern and working towards my BS in Biological Sciences. My ultimate goal being to achieve an MS as a physician assistant. When moving into health care I started in the Urgent Care Department which was closely related to one of the fields I am interested in when practicing

Throughout this year I don’t believe that I have really achieved much. I graduated from Charles F. Brush High School in Lyndhurst, Ohio, with a 2.8 GPA. Which is good because I am the first male with my name to graduate on time. I got a second job working at an Old Navy and I am a full time student at Kent State University. To me though my most recent accomplishment that I acknowledge is my decision to pursue a double major with I minor. After going through all the majors available at Kent State and taking an assessment for help, I’ve decided to commit to being a Business Management major with a minor in Marketing starting in spring 2017. For years I’ve known that I want to run my own business, more specifically start my own brand of clothing,

As of now I am enrolled as a business/pre-dentistry student. I originally had enrolled to UWM last year, but because of financial difficulties I was unable to attend. I was very upset over the fact that I would not be able to attend school like the rest of my friends. I was so discouraged that I even thought about not going back to school. However, I knew that not furthering my education was not an option. I started working at a retail store. I told myself that everything I earned would go towards my tuition. Throughout the whole year that I did not attend school I worked the majority of the time. I picked up a lot of shifts and the few off days that I did have I would spend helping my mom around the house or helping her run errands. I rarely got to see my friends. My job was literally my second home. Nonetheless, I do not regret any of it. All of my hard work paid off. I managed to save up enough for a semester of classes. Not only am I proud of myself but I am also extremely excited for this fall! My long-range plans are to graduate from UWM and then go on to dental school. The reason why I chose to major in business accounting and not a science major, was because I feel that it will make me more well-rounded. Accounting has also always been an interest of mine. Hopefully by my senior year at UWM I get a accepted into

Throughout my years attending UW-Madison, I have come to realize that I do not want to pursue a career as an employee for my life’s goal. For much of my adolescent years I watched my father build his own accounting business from the ground up which has been very formative in my career goals. The freedom and flexibility of time that my father’s self-employment has given our family is something that I hope to emulate one day for my own family with the help of the Certificate in Business.

College is a time where many decide the path the wish to take for the future. Many either declare their major or enter undeclared, wanting to explore the choices laid out for them. I am one of them. While I do have an interest in the medical field, I am not exactly sure as to if I am interested enough to actually major in it. I want to keep my options open. With money being an issue for many, including myself, I decided to go in as undeclared because I want to make sure the major I picked will be something I will be passionate about and love. As I go in undeclared, I will use it as a learning experience and join a variety of clubs and classes to broaden my interests. Liking a subject is one thing, but actually majoring and getting a job in

My interesting careers are Forensic Computer Science and Agriculture Inspector. However, my major is accounting. I do have thought of change my major, but I feel like getting through the accounting major is something that challenge myself. Another reason is that when I decided or put my hand on something I want to

Now I'm taking classes, paying dearly for each credit, and hoping that an career will spring from it all like Athena from Zeus. Not a day passes where I don't reexamine my choices, and question myself as to what I would like to do to earn money. "Majoring in majoring" has been my motto as I've thrown myself over a few areas in which I hold interest. Nearing the stage where I must announce a major or two, I can no longer hide with my motto in hand.

I have come to see you are really struggling with your decision regarding changing your major. I thought I would share my thoughts on it to possibly help you make up your mind. A lot of my friends have gone through the same reluctance you are experiencing in picking to change or not to change majors. If I were to give you my best advice I would say to change your major. But, I feel the best solution to your problem is to make a compromise of both by double majoring in art history and accounting. Through looking at financial burdens, examining reasons why your parents want you to be an accountant, and considering your future and newfound passion, you will see a combination of both that will bring both parties in agreeance.

At this point of college, I will start getting into my more difficult, degree focused classes. I no longer have general education courses I can use to stall the time in which I had to make a decision for my major. Now with less than a semester to make a decision, I have concluded that I truly do not know what to do. I have found that I have made selfish decisions and approach my career without a God guided life. I sit now waiting for answers to my prayers, hoping that God will guide me in the direction he wants me to go.

I am Michelle, this is my 3rd, 8-week session in my academic career. I am going to school to obtain my Associates Degree in Accounting and then move on to a Bachelors in Business, at least that is what I am saying for now. I may change my mind and get Bachelors in Accounting, I am not sure yet. I have worked in various law offices in the past and 2 semi-large companies in my career. My last position was with a light bulb manufacturer. I have been married for 16 ½ years to a wonderful retired military man. We have two children 21 and 6, and have just moved to Florida from Ohio 3 weeks ago. This move has been our retirement goal for many years. I currently take 3 courses each 8-week session, therefore, I do not have

As a first time college student studying Medical Office certificate, I thought that by finishing the certificate program I would be done with school in general, but as I continued on with my classes in the summer and fall I found myself thinking about becoming a double major. While working through the inner debate of being a double major or not it was clear it would be in my best interest to do both a Business Administration degree and Medical Office Certificate, that is where I find myself today.

Graduating from college is the first step to my dream, and I’d like to get it out of the way as soon as possible but if I have to stay a couple years in advance I will make the sacrifice. Having a good enough major to still get a job to support two people is something I’m looking into with counselors. I’ve talked to counselors, but I’m still not sure of a major that suits me yet. That and making