Hi, my name is Daniela, and my background check finally came through. I am a sophomore in the Kelley School of Business; my majors are Management, International Business, and Marketing, with a minor in International Political Science. I've thought about going into pretty much every major at IUPUI and I am still unsure of my choices.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Power Ranger. That phase passed and turned into.... Daniela K. M.D. I wanted to be a doctor so much! That phase passed too, and turned into... forensic scientist! And after those phases came: lawyer, graphic designer, veterinarian, immunologist, virologist, English professor, math teacher, (during my senior year) beach bum, and finally, undecided. What was I to do? Over the summer before freshman year, I finally decided, with my family's approval, to go into business.
Why did I choose business? I figured, why not? My passion is philanthropy and problem-solving (and my friends would say "planning"), so I could definitely contribute to the world with my business expertise. If I wanted to successfully navigate and manage a rescue shelter, that would possibly be more helpful than designing their website. And, with that knowledge, I came to IUPUI and started my college career.
I got involved in many clubs from the beginning and enjoyed myself. There really are some great clubs on campus, which I will try to mention in my coming blogs. I started my sophomore year unprepared for my workload. Some of my classes this semester are very difficult and time consuming. Because of those classes, I have cut down on my club involvement, and sadly, on my philanthropic involvement. Those hard classes now have me questioning myself and my choice of business as a career. Did I choose the right area of study? Will I be happy through my life? Will I be able to get a good career? Is there something else that I would be happier in?
With all those questions in my mind, I would love to know how other people are making decisions about their career goals. How did you choose your area of study? Are you happy with your classes? Share your comments!
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Power Ranger. That phase passed and turned into.... Daniela K. M.D. I wanted to be a doctor so much! That phase passed too, and turned into... forensic scientist! And after those phases came: lawyer, graphic designer, veterinarian, immunologist, virologist, English professor, math teacher, (during my senior year) beach bum, and finally, undecided. What was I to do? Over the summer before freshman year, I finally decided, with my family's approval, to go into business.
Why did I choose business? I figured, why not? My passion is philanthropy and problem-solving (and my friends would say "planning"), so I could definitely contribute to the world with my business expertise. If I wanted to successfully navigate and manage a rescue shelter, that would possibly be more helpful than designing their website. And, with that knowledge, I came to IUPUI and started my college career.
I got involved in many clubs from the beginning and enjoyed myself. There really are some great clubs on campus, which I will try to mention in my coming blogs. I started my sophomore year unprepared for my workload. Some of my classes this semester are very difficult and time consuming. Because of those classes, I have cut down on my club involvement, and sadly, on my philanthropic involvement. Those hard classes now have me questioning myself and my choice of business as a career. Did I choose the right area of study? Will I be happy through my life? Will I be able to get a good career? Is there something else that I would be happier in?
With all those questions in my mind, I would love to know how other people are making decisions about their career goals. How did you choose your area of study? Are you happy with your classes? Share your comments!
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