1. Burning Questions
1.1. How can I continue challenging myself to grow in my career?
1.2. How can I make a difference in the world through the work I'm doing?
1.3. How can I build my career into something I am proud of?
2. Why?
2.1. To make money
2.2. To make a difference
2.3. To feel fufilled and find a purpose
3. Core Beliefs
3.1. Then
3.1.1. A business degree is the easiest way to make good money
3.1.1.1. The point of a career is to make money and provide yourself a living
3.1.2. If you don't know what major to pick, you should choose business
3.2. Now
3.2.1. Business concepts and knowledge are the foundation behind every industry
3.2.2. Without business, there is no modern working world
3.2.3. The point of a career is to accomplish something and make the world a better place
3.2.3.1. It is also to make money
4. Family
4.1. Mom
4.1.1. Northeastern CHHS graduate; Worked in consulting until I was 5
4.1.2. If you don't know what you want to do, get a business degree
4.1.3. Important you have a career; Careers are not just for men
4.2. Dad
4.2.1. Northeastern DMSB graduate; CEO/President of an IS firm
4.2.2. Very successful and hardworking; Always wanted to be just like my Dad growing up
5. Expectations
5.1. Oldest of 3
5.1.1. Pressure to follow in my parents footsteps and go to Northeastern
5.1.2. Wanted to set a good example for my younger siblings
5.1.3. Always told I HAVE to go to college; Never saw it as an option
5.2. Overachiever in Grade School
5.2.1. Honor IB graduate, triathelte, SGA president = Presurre to go to an impressive school
5.2.2. Trying to fill my own shoes
6. Formative Experiences
6.1. Dad jargon at the dinner table
6.1.1. Mom always pitched in
6.1.1.1. Women are meant to be in the workplace too just as men are
6.2. Dad worked a lot
6.2.1. Success lies in hardwork and dedication; You have to put in the hours in order to get the reward
6.2.2. Taking a break is also important
6.2.2.1. Working to live or living to work
7. Northeastern
7.1. International Business and Affairs
7.1.1. Too much grey area and didn't want to leave Boston
7.2. Business Admin, Finance, and Fintech
7.2.1. Numbers are right or wrong and clear cut - Also I love Excel
7.3. MIS instead of Fintech
7.3.1. Really liked coding but the courses in Fintech only taught Python
7.3.2. Concentration felt ahead of its time and MIS cast a wider net
7.3.3. Same degree as my Dad