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What major are you dedicated towards studying?
I'm dedicated with my #college-major called, "Business Administration". I'm determine to study day and night for success in life.
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Simeon’s Answer
The major that I studied for was a BBA in Business Management. It taught me a lot about employee motivation and the structure and strategy of various businesses.
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Mariella’s Answer
Hi Bryan, I've also studied business administration in university and it was a great decision.
Let's start with the presumption that studying is only 80% of the pie. What makes the other 20% is extra curricular activities, internships, and volunteering.
You will find it much easier to complete your studies (at least in some subjects) if you undertake some sort of experience.
You can graduate with excellent grades without experience, but experience during your bachelor is fundamental if you want to be a few steps ahead in the game. Once you finish your studies, you will have both a degree and experience in your pocket and you'll be ready for full-time work. Experience can be undertaken in any form you can find, from helping a friend's family company in your extra time, to officially unpaid / paid internships that your university may offer, to browsing opportunities online.
Any experience you can make, add it to your CV and it will have a great impact when applying for opportunities after college.
From my business administration major I opened many career doors, I started with some internships, and then become a Operations Managers in a company in Kuala Lumpur, then worked as well as a Project Manager in Dubai, and now I'm a Business Analyst on a government project in Abu Dhabi.
The beauty of really getting into Business administration is that I was able to excel in any of these roles, and was not necessarily restricted to one.
What also helps in getting this variety of projects where my role varies, is the fact that I joined PwC as a consultant. Consultants are required to use their hybrid skills and play the role for the project they are required to be in. This also applies to various industries. We don't only work in one sector, but across all sectors, and that is a great strength.
All this to tell you, continue your commitment to succeeding in your major, but also spare some time to make some experiences and most important enjoy the ride and make a lot of networking and connections that may be helpful someday!
Let's start with the presumption that studying is only 80% of the pie. What makes the other 20% is extra curricular activities, internships, and volunteering.
You will find it much easier to complete your studies (at least in some subjects) if you undertake some sort of experience.
You can graduate with excellent grades without experience, but experience during your bachelor is fundamental if you want to be a few steps ahead in the game. Once you finish your studies, you will have both a degree and experience in your pocket and you'll be ready for full-time work. Experience can be undertaken in any form you can find, from helping a friend's family company in your extra time, to officially unpaid / paid internships that your university may offer, to browsing opportunities online.
Any experience you can make, add it to your CV and it will have a great impact when applying for opportunities after college.
From my business administration major I opened many career doors, I started with some internships, and then become a Operations Managers in a company in Kuala Lumpur, then worked as well as a Project Manager in Dubai, and now I'm a Business Analyst on a government project in Abu Dhabi.
The beauty of really getting into Business administration is that I was able to excel in any of these roles, and was not necessarily restricted to one.
What also helps in getting this variety of projects where my role varies, is the fact that I joined PwC as a consultant. Consultants are required to use their hybrid skills and play the role for the project they are required to be in. This also applies to various industries. We don't only work in one sector, but across all sectors, and that is a great strength.
All this to tell you, continue your commitment to succeeding in your major, but also spare some time to make some experiences and most important enjoy the ride and make a lot of networking and connections that may be helpful someday!
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Rebecca’s Answer
Hi, I am delighted to hear that you are committed to your study. Wish you can achieve good result in your study!
As a student, study and learning is the major part of your life indeed. However, other than studying itself, you can also allocate some time for your family, sports, leisure (e.g. watch movie, listen music, reading, etc.), social life, etc. That is what we usually say 'Work-life balance'. It would be 'Study-life balance'.
Also, I would like to highlight that the success of your life should not be determined by your study or academic result. There are plenty of things that would happen in your life other than your study. The most important is you are happy and find your life meaningful.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
As a student, study and learning is the major part of your life indeed. However, other than studying itself, you can also allocate some time for your family, sports, leisure (e.g. watch movie, listen music, reading, etc.), social life, etc. That is what we usually say 'Work-life balance'. It would be 'Study-life balance'.
Also, I would like to highlight that the success of your life should not be determined by your study or academic result. There are plenty of things that would happen in your life other than your study. The most important is you are happy and find your life meaningful.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Christopher’s Answer
Hi Bryan,
I earned a BBA with a major in International Finance and Marketing. This set me up for a career in Corporate Finance. I think the major you choose within the scope of a BBA will help tailor your course of study to what your interests are and what career paths you want to follow.
I earned a BBA with a major in International Finance and Marketing. This set me up for a career in Corporate Finance. I think the major you choose within the scope of a BBA will help tailor your course of study to what your interests are and what career paths you want to follow.
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Quinci’s Answer
I actually did some business classes at my local college but ended up getting into gender and women’s studies educator it ties to business because gender studies has a lot of non profit organizations where one may need a business background.