On January 21st, I attended the Spring Career Fair at the Ohio Union. I attended this event alone in hopes of gaining more professional development experience.

This event helped me connect with employers and network on a large scale. I love interacting with new companies at OSU Career Fairs. Although most companies do not offer internships to freshman, I think learning amount different types of internships is important. Being able to see what different companies offer gives me ideas of possibilities in my future. Each employer I talked to helped me to understand more about the great expanse of the business industry and see many new options I had never considered before. I believe experience is the best way to learn. Attending Career Fairs and gaining real experience benefits me more than anything else.

I believe Career Fairs also help me find what type of company would fit me best. I would love to work in a creative and modern company that prides itself in hard work, kindness, and great employee interactions. I also hope to work in a job that allows me to interact with others everyday. I love making new connections and meeting new faces.

This event obviously intersects with my professional and academic goals. I am always striving towards success. Looking at all the job possibilities this world has to offer is amazing. There are so many different ways to pursue passions within an occupation.

(Professional Development. January 21st, 2020.)

One of the best aspects of Ohio State is the great freedom it gives its students to pursue anything they choose. Ohio State has a plethora of student organizations which give students the flexibility to pursue any and every passion they may have.

On January 16th, 2020, I visited the second Involvement Fair of my freshman year which took place on the first and second floors of the Ohio Union. I attended this event with my good friend and fellow business student. As I strolled around the Involvement Fair, I found a fresh set of faces promoting their clubs or organizations. I discovered many organizations that peaked my interest including College Mentors for Kids, The American Marketing Association, and the OSU Triathlon Club. I was able to learn more about each of these organizations and eventually applied to join a few!

Throughout the event, I asked the presenters many question. For each student organization that I found interest in, I made a point to ask questions and learn more about the organization’s role at OSU.

I think it is very important to get involved through OSU. For one, getting involved has introduced me to so many new people and allowed me to make important peer connections. Getting involved is also an important aspect in finding and pursuing passions. I have found a passion for helping children through the Blue Fish Swim School which I joined last semester. Finally, getting involved helps job recruiters understand more about interested students or their future employees. Students carry much more than just their degree. Finding passions is very important, especially to me.

I hope to become more involved at Ohio State over the next semester and greatly appreciate the knowledge I gained from the Spring Involvement Fair. Overall, the  Involvement Fair gave me more motivation to join student organizations and discover new possibilities. I hope to join clubs that not only help me from a business standpoint but also help me from a personal standpoint.

(Campus. January 16th, 2020.)