About me/Concentrations

Part I
1. Andrea Ver Meer
2. Colorado Springs, Colorado
3. Newsom Dorm
4. Psychology, Intro to Literature, Business, History, Calculus
5. I have a job back in Colorado Springs with Front Range Equine Rescue. I am a barn assistant, attend auctions to rescue horses, manage their youtube and facebook accounts, plus help with other random chores. I work whenever I go home, but I don't have a job in Fort Collins.
6. I chose CSU because both of my brothers have either attended or are attending CSU. I've always just assumed that would be where I would go. When it came time to look into applying for colleges, I was still very indecisive about what I wanted to do with my future, so I just decided that since I knew CSU to be a school, I would attend until I figured out what I want to do with my life and transfer schools if need be. I still am very indecisive and have grown to love CSU, so I think that unless I change to something that CSU does not offer, this will continue to be my permanent school.
7. I chose business as a major because I don't know what I want to do with my life, but I know that business is the basis for many jobs and careers. I have several ideas about what I would like to do after college, and most of them would need some sort of business knowledge. My older brother is getting his MBA and he has told me many times how it has come in handy on several occasions. I also know that business graduates have a higher likelihood of getting a good job after college.
8. I actually haven't had free time until I came to college, as ironic as that is. All through high school, I was either spending my time going to school, working one of my three jobs, or attending 9 hours of dance class a week. But when I do have free time, I spend it taking pictures, watching a select few TV shows, or playing some musical instrument.
9. I don't know anyone in the class yet.
10. The only person I know slightly is my advisor.
11. I am very interested in study abroad. I've always loved to travel, but I've never really had the chance. I would love to experience a foreign country and the different culture. I sometimes feel that America is very isolated from other countries. I also feel that European cultures especially, which is where I'd like to go, have a simpler way of life that I would love to experience.
12. What's the best way to decide on a concentration when you're as indecisive as me and have such a wide range of interests?

Part II
1. I'm good at math and it's something I absolutely love. I have a very powerful creative side that I need to consider when choosing my concentration and career. I love to write, take pictures, play music, sing, and experience the 'artsy' lifestyle. One of my biggest fears of growing up and having a job is that I'll get bored or stay in one place too long. I have a hard time focusing on one thing that's consistent for very long. I was a lifeguard for a year and a half, and it nearly drove me crazy! On the other hand, I am very devoted and when I commit to something, I stick with it. I am very motivated and driven, most of the time. I also believe in experiencing as much of life as possible, so I like to change and try new things often. I love challenges, but not impossibilities. I believe in working hard for things and that the reward is greater when you have to work for it.

2.
Accounting-Some of the reasons I am considering accounting as my concentration is because I took an accounting class in high school and I really enjoyed it. I am also very good with numbers, so I think it would be a good fit. I am also not considering this as a concentration because I think it would be too much of a repetitive concentration for me. I like variety, and accounting doesn't usually have much. Most accountant, as far as I understand, end up behind a desk, which is one of my most dreaded ideas of a job. I would need to know more about what exactly accountants do, and what sort of jobs are open for them.

Management-I am very interested in management, just because I would rather lead then follow and I feel management would be an area that would be strongest for that. One of the reasons I wouldn't like this is because I usually have difficulty making decisions, unless there is no one else to make a decision and I feel confident in my knowledge of the options. I would need to know more about good management and what sort of careers it can be put into.

Marketing- Marketing would probably one of my highest interests as a concentration. I like the creative aspects of marketing and the problem solving. I also feel that this has more people interactions and I love communicating with people. It also seems to be a very diverse concentration with lots of options. I wouldn't consider this because it seems to be a more highly competitive career and very stressful. I would need to know more about how to get involved in marketing and career options.

Computer Information Systems- Though I use a computer frequently, I don't think computer information systems would be a good concentration for me. I would consider it because I think it's a field that will only be growing bigger as computers become more important in everyday lifestyles. I also think this knowledge is going to be in high demand as time continues. I wouldn't consider it because though I can check my facebook, I don't know much about computers nor do I have a huge interest in learning about them. I get rather lost when my engineering brother talks to me about computers. I would need to know more about what kind of jobs this concentration could lead into.

Finance- I would consider finance as a concentration because since I turned eleven I have been all about regulating my money sources. I'm good with numbers and good with the mathematical calculations it would require. I also think that it would be a concentration that would always be useful and in demand. I would not consider it because I feel it would be more involved with economics, which is not something I like very much. I would need to know more about how finance is used and what it relates to.

Real Estate- I would consider real estate because I would enjoy seeing different places. I also feel this would be something that would consist of lots of traveling and changing. I would also consider it because it involves a lot of people interaction. I would not consider this because it is more driven by selling, and I'm not a very good salesman. I also wouldn't consider this because it would depend upon economic conditions which are always changing. I would need to know the best way to succeed in this area and not end up losing time waiting for the economy.

3.
Jung Typology Assessment- My letters are ESTP. This is extroverted sensing thinking perceiving. The careers it suggests for me are sales representative, marketer, police, detective, paramedics, medical technicians, computer technicians, entrepreneurs, comedians, agents, race car drivers, firefighters, military, loan sharks, con men, auditors, carpenters, craft workers, farmers, laborers, service workers, and transportation operators. Some of these jobs I think would be kind of fun, but I would probably never really consider. The description of the personality fits me very well, though. The way the analysis describes the ESTP personality is close to how I would describe myself. It didn't help me much with my concentration because it mostly told me a lot of what I already knew.

Princeton Career Quiz- My colors are blue and green. Some of the suggested careers that I would be interested in are actor, artist, editor, film director, journalist, musician, photographer, psychologist, book publishing professional, writer, and digital artist. I would love to have any of these jobs. I think they are exactly like me. This analysis was very close to what I think of myself, as well. Though it also doesn't help me with a concentration, just summarizes what I already thought.