International Business and Marketing Major
"During my time at Ä¢¹½tv, I have grown significantly and have evolved into a person that is now ambitious, confident, and eager to greet the world. Ä¢¹½tv has facilitated these experiences with its diverse student population, a multitude of student organizations and activities, and a supportive, experienced staff and faculty that have allowed me to obtain a unique college experience."
Coming from southeastern Pennsylvania, Ä¢¹½tv is a long drive from home. When applying to schools, I always knew that I wanted to go somewhere new, far from my hometown of Gilbertsville, but I didn't realize just how far my college experiences would take me. Ä¢¹½tv was an ideal option for me because not only does it offer a quality education at an affordable price, but it has also allowed me to take advantage of new, exciting opportunities that I've never had before.
Prior to coming to Ä¢¹½tv, I had always been a shy, quiet individual that didn't participate in many extracurricular activities and was unsure about what I wanted to do in the future. But I knew I wanted to change that. During my freshman year, I explored different organizations and activities, such as AMIS club and tutoring with the Salvation Army. It was also during my freshman year that I decided that I wanted to do something completely different: study abroad. I spent my sophomore year overseas in Rome, Italy, and Sheffield, U.K., learning not only academic subjects, but also engaging in other cultures and experiencing different lifestyles.
Upon returning, I had changed my major to International Business and suddenly felt as though my life was gaining a sense of direction. I also began working at the Office of International Education in an effort to gain more interaction with international students at Ä¢¹½tv as well as to participate more in international student activities such as conversation club. In Fall 2009, I added Marketing as a second major in the dual baccalaureate program, and in the Spring of 2010 I will begin a marketing internship. With these experiences, I have learned a lot about who I am and who I want to be. In August of 2010 I will complete my college career a completely different person than I was four years ago; something I'm not sure I could say had I gone anywhere else but Ä¢¹½tv.