My first involvement at Ohio State is joining the Accounting Association. This student ran organization has weekly meetings with different companies. These companies talk about what it would look like to have an accounting job or internship with them. Also, these companies explain the requirements needed to apply for a job or internship with them, and they give some helpful information when applying for internships or jobs.
This organization is very helpful for me as it allows me to see what the general day to day life would look like as an accountant. These companies also allow members to ask any questions they have at the end of their presentations. Therefore, I can get any questions I may have regarding applying for internships or just accounting in general answered.
Even though this organization is done through Zoom this semester, I still get valuable information and help, and I do not feel that running the meetings through Zoom hinders the effectiveness of this organization in any way. Joining this organization marks my first step in involvement on campus and continues my journey of personal and professional development. I will continue to find new organizations to join and new ways to get involved to continue my progress in learning.