From what I have learned from the Fisher College of Business, Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity, as well as the International Affairs Scholars Program, I believe I will be well suited for my career which is financial consulting. Through the Fisher College of Business, I have learned the basic financial concepts that I will encounter everyday in the workforce as well as the critical thinking skills that will not only separate me from other possible candidates for a job, but also ensure that I am taking care of my future clients/customers in the best possible manner.
Pi Sigma Epsilon has taught me that you cannot only rely on the concept your major teaches you in order to be successful. Pi Sigma Epsilon focuses on the marketing and sales side of business. When I first was thinking about joining PSE, I was questioning whether it was the best choice for me since it did not really, to me, help me in my career in finance. However, after talking to members in the organization who were also majoring in Finance, I learned that if you can learn all different types of skills, not only the ones pertaining to your major, you will become much more versatile and attractive to potential employers. So I have not only focused on learning financial concepts, but marketing and sales concepts as well which has allowed me to become more of a well rounded business student.
The International Affairs Scholars Program has shown me that you need to know and respect the world around, by both countries and culture. Being from a small town in southwest Ohio, I really did not get exposed to different cultures as well visit other countries. I joined IA to allow me to learn about some of these cultures as well as talk about international issues. As I began to get involved in the program, I began to realize how much people judge other cultures and how much that has separated people all around the world. We cannot allow this to happen because the only way for the world to be the most successful is if everyone is working together. We need to teach people that even though there are differences between us, we are all one people and all have a dream to be successful. I really want to give this message to people I work with because if we can spread this message on respect, then I believe we can make the world a better place to be.