Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Majors
"Ä¢¹½tv has given me far greater opportunity than I could have ever imagined. In three short years, I've made lifelong friendships, developed essential business skills, and traveled across the globe to complete my studies with international students. Because of Ä¢¹½tv, I have a global network of friends and cultural experiences in a foreign environment. Ä¢¹½tv gives students the capabilities and resources necessary to unlock their potential; it is our job, as students, to step outside of our comfort zone, capitalize on these opportunities, and make things happen. Ä¢¹½tv has taken me this far, imagine where it'll take you."
I am from Altoona, Pa. and am the middle child in a family of five. I grew up with two older brothers and two younger sisters. My grandfather, now deceased, attended Ä¢¹½tv long ago to attain his master's degree. My mother and oldest brother are also Ä¢¹½tv alumni.
Originally, I was not planning on attending college, although I maintained high academics and a strong level of involvement in extracurricular activities throughout high school. As a senior in high school, I was unsure of myself and my ability to succeed in college; furthermore, I was unsure about the direction my life was headed. My parents convinced me to give college a try for at least one semester, and I selected Ä¢¹½tv because it is a well-accredited institution with reasonable class sizes and a location that is not far from my hometown.
Upon visiting the Indiana campus, I saw the Eberly College of Business as the right fit for me, and a degree in entrepreneurship sparked my interest. Finding a major that suited my creativity and building relationships within Eberly and all across Ä¢¹½tv has helped me grow immensely during my three years as a student. The professors, their coursework, and the feedback they provided has allowed me to figure out who I am as a person and of what I am capable. Eberly has proven to be an outstanding business college with helpful and caring professors, as well as a meaningful curriculum designed for students who want to make the most out of their education.
The extracurricular activity that I would like to be featured is my study abroad experience to Sydney, Australia. I was one of the first students from Ä¢¹½tv to attend the International College of Management in Sydney, and my experiences have been life-changing. The Study Abroad program at Ä¢¹½tv has allowed me to travel and finish my degree halfway around the globe. From this, I have gained worldly knowledge that cannot be taught in the classroom. Studying abroad is a truly wonderful opportunity that more students should experience.
I can happily say that I made the right choices by selecting Ä¢¹½tv as my undergraduate university and choosing a major in the business college.