Living in the United States
Living in another country has allowed me to become independent and mature into the woman I am because my parents are not physically here to hold my hand and help me with my responsibilities. Thanks to moving abroad for college I can do things on my own as well as learn from mistakes. I've been able to build a career and explore several states such as New York and Illinois. Though, my goal to study [and live] in the U.S. arose because I’d watch people studying in the United States in movies, [and although movies are scripted], I would imagine myself at an American school, telling myself that one day that would be me. When I got a scholarship to study at Mount Union, my dream began coming true, living on campus and befriending people from all walks of life.
Building Relationships with Faculty
I met and interacted with many faculty and staff members at Mount Union, but the faculty member who helped me excel in my professional career is Dr. Ruth Pogacnik, in the School of Business. She would help me with internship paperwork, class assignments, as well as check-in on me as she knew that my parents were not physically close to me. Dr. Pogacnik impacted my academic and professional careers significantly, and we maintain in touch after I've graduated.
A Career in Accounting
My passion for the accounting field arose because my parents instilled in me the idea that in order to be successful, one must have something of their own. Therefore, pursuing a degree in accounting would allow me to do that as it is the heart of the business industry. Without accounting, people in the business industry would not be able to do their job.