Business Major Personal Statement

In 5th grade, I started my own little business. I would go to school and sell Mardi Gras beads I got from my family. I sold the beads for twenty-five cents to my peers and teachers and fifty cents to strangers. I only sold for a week, but that week I would go home with between five to seven dollars each day. I did not have a reason for wanting to sell the beads, in particular, I just wanted to make money and save all the money I earned. That same "want" has driven me throughout my life. In middle school, my dad and uncle started a business running a food truck. Because I was too young and was in school, I only worked with them during the summer. There I learned how to handle money, provide great customer service, and how to market and advertise.
I want to contribute to the business world once I finish my degree. I would someday like to become a marketing and advertising manager. Marketing and Advertising are considered one of the best of the business fields at Howard. Becoming a business major will be a great investment in my life and I also could really enjoy myself in that field. I want to be a business major because it will help me improve my communication skills and my personal development skills, which I will need both in order to interact and communicate with other people in the business environment. I know that becoming a business major requires a lot of thinking and communicating. I will also be ready to bring my skills to analyzing problems, evaluate solutions, and make proper decisions for my future company. The business field supports my interest because I feel it’s one of the highest demand jobs worldwide, it’s a big part of our society, it’s diverse and seem to be one of the highest paid jobs in the business. In closing, I feel that being a business major will help me to stand to gain out of