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Mekhi
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Springdale, MD
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How can I align my college major and extracurricular choices with my long-term career goals and personal values?
What clubs should I join if I am interested in business?
How can I make my extracurricular activities align with my goals and passions?
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Kim Larson
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Great question! If you're interested in business, look for clubs like a Business Student Association, Entrepreneurship Club, Investment Club, or even case competition teams. These can give you exposure to real-world scenarios, networking opportunities, and leadership experiences.
Also, don’t underestimate the value of getting deeply involved. It’s one thing to attend meetings, but you’ll get the most out of your extracurriculars when you seek out a leadership role or help drive an initiative forward. That hands-on experience of leading people, solving problems, and working toward a shared goal mirrors what it’s like in the business world and can help you build confidence and clarity in your career path.
Most importantly, look for clubs where you genuinely connect with the mission or community. When you're passionate about the group’s purpose, the leadership experience and skill-building will come more naturally, and you'll enjoy it more too!
Also, don’t underestimate the value of getting deeply involved. It’s one thing to attend meetings, but you’ll get the most out of your extracurriculars when you seek out a leadership role or help drive an initiative forward. That hands-on experience of leading people, solving problems, and working toward a shared goal mirrors what it’s like in the business world and can help you build confidence and clarity in your career path.
Most importantly, look for clubs where you genuinely connect with the mission or community. When you're passionate about the group’s purpose, the leadership experience and skill-building will come more naturally, and you'll enjoy it more too!
I agree with Kim's comments about becoming fully engaged with various school related clubs and networking opportunities. Each club and networking opportunity can offer you great experiences. The key is to get started and involved.
Seneica Sykes
Job Hall
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First I would tell you to take as many accounting courses as you can handle in college. A basic Business degree will not give you the knowledge that's needed in business without a good basis in accounting.
I would say your extracurricular activities would be best spent trying to intern at a business you are interested in. If that doesn't work I would focus on toastmasters which is a club that teaches you how to do public speaking, and contributing to your community as far as volunteering would go. If you volunteer somewhere and you do well they could put you in the accounting department. I hope this is helpful.
Good luck
I would say your extracurricular activities would be best spent trying to intern at a business you are interested in. If that doesn't work I would focus on toastmasters which is a club that teaches you how to do public speaking, and contributing to your community as far as volunteering would go. If you volunteer somewhere and you do well they could put you in the accounting department. I hope this is helpful.
Good luck