Human Resource Management Major
"My experience at Ä¢¹½tv and in the Eberly College of Business and IT has been the most enjoyable time in my life thus far. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people every day in all of my classes. Through my experience, I have gained a sense of responsibility and business etiquette that already proven to be of value for my career. I am so blessed to have been a part of Ä¢¹½tv and everything that it has to offer, from clubs and sports to excellence in the classroom.
"I am from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania; I have lived there my entire life, so I have always been close to Indiana. I originally chose Ä¢¹½tv because it was close to home, I could commute easily, and it was a beautiful campus. I did not begin my time at Ä¢¹½tv in the Eberly College of Business; I started with a major in psychology. After my first semester, I realized that I was not interested in the subject enough to pursue the career I initially desired.
"I explored my options that Ä¢¹½tv offered and I decided to change my major to human resource management because it seemed like the skills I had to offer would fit in the career and the field interested me. When I first began researching, I had no idea that the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is prestigiously recognized by AACSB, but I quickly learned that this made the college even more valuable for my education.
"Since changing my major, I have fallen in love with Ä¢¹½tv even more. I have also met and learned from wonderful professors available through the college; they have helped me to grow through my time here at Ä¢¹½tv. The faculty members encouraged me in my classes to get involved in the clubs and organizations offered in Eberly college, and I am so thankful that they did because these clubs have helped me to form networks and discover opportunities.
"As I began to get involved, I realized that I wanted to try out for Ä¢¹½tv's cross country team. I never thought I would make it, so I never tried as a freshman or sophomore. After training and dedication, I was able to join the team to work towards higher goals. I am thoroughly pleased that I decided to try out and join the team because I feel that it has helped me in finding my place here at Ä¢¹½tv.
"Looking back, one of the only reasons I chose Ä¢¹½tv during my senior year of high school was because it was close, making it the least expensive option; but now, I am so glad that I chose Ä¢¹½tv because of all of the opportunities and experiences I have been blessed with.
"I will be graduating in December and hope to remain in the area. I look forward to being an alumna of Ä¢¹½tv and the wonderful program that the Eberly College of Business has offered me."