Student Voices: Majors & Careers (Group 2)

[00:00:00.64] I have family members who have pursued a career. And I believe that if any other women out there is doing it, why can't I? It's independence. It's a way to feel like you're making a difference. And here there are a lot of people who speak English, and I'm able to speak two languages which makes it a little more interesting for me. Because I could help people like myself.

[00:00:29.43] I plan to transfer for fashion merchandising and marketing. I knew I wanted to do this, because I'm very into clothes and fashion and art. And I eventually want to be a stylist. Because I like helping people, and I like making them feel good about themselves, and really helping them about their self confidence.

[00:00:52.19] Actually, I actually thought about doing that too. Coming out of high school, I was still unsure of what I wanted to do. Right now, I'm about to graduate and I'm still unsure of what I want to do. But I'm glad I did pick liberal arts just to get--

[00:01:08.18] Well rounded.

[00:01:08.98] Yeah, justification of everything else. And actually, it's, kind of, helping me along because by testing out different classes in different areas I actually found something that I'm interested in which is my sign language classes. Which this college offers a program in. You can get certified later on. But that's actually something I'm looking into doing next year after I graduate and following through with that. But, I mean, just coming out you really don't know sometimes what you want to do. So exploring options is very important when you're coming to college. And even if you're sure about what you're going to do, a lot of people do change it after they explore their options.

[00:01:51.04] I know that there's an FBI station in Red Bank. And I have been taking an introduction to corrections class at the moment. And I've been aware of all the complications with juveniles and sex offenders, and I'm also thinking about maybe trying to an internship there. I'm asking my professors for a letter of recommendation, because it's always better to do more than one in different areas.

[00:02:21.07] Luckily, I was able to coach just this past summer. So that's also something I would like to go into teaching and then maybe from teaching, I can be a coach.

[00:02:32.76] I'm looking at when I look at my colleges for transferring, I'm looking at what types of internships that they provide. Also, I really want to study abroad. So I look at which ones will help me after college into a career that I'll like, that won't just once you graduate they don't help you. They just you're on your own. One that'll help provide me with the career I want.

[00:02:57.07] I actually just sat down with my adviser for transferring. We help set up what classes I'll need to transfer. You have to look at the college to see what credits will transfer, because you don't want to waste your time paying money for classes that are going to end up not meaning anything when you get to college. You have to have a good GPA to help you. You can use that to get you scholarships, help pay for college. Your grades have to be high.