As the time came to declare my major at
the University of Florida, the pressure from my parents to pick either
something in the field of law or business was evident. I was unsure if I wanted
to pursue a degree in either of those fields because they seemed too
professional for me. This indecisive mindset caused me to think back to
conversations that I had with family members who work Bank of America and
Goldman Sachs. It also made me ponder on the idea that my parents know what
field of work my personality would fall under because they have watched and
helped me develop as a person. The recollection of these conversations and this
idea aided me in making my decision. To finalize my decision, I reflected on
what work environment I believed that I could truly see myself in. I did this
without allowing any influences from my family to aid in this part of my
decision. Ultimately, I decided on finance because as I matured I felt like I
would develop into somebody with professional qualities. The suit and tie
career began to appeal to me more than ever before.
My decision to choose a more
professional major/career was made based off of critical reflection on what
qualities I believed that I can best use to become successful. The first image
represents those three qualities (learning, confidence, and excellence) which
have a direct correlation with the idea of professional development. The second
image represents my indecisiveness in making my decision. In the moment of
making this decision I felt as if I had grown personally because I had made a
big decision based mostly off of ideals that I solely stood for. This personal
growth fostered the professional growth that lead me to not only choose but
heavily pursue m major/career in a professional field.
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