First time blogger here, didn’t really understand what it meant to blog so I guess this is a unique experience for me to be able to do. This spring I am taking 16 credits of which two are in Econ, Biology, English and Oral Communications. This semester will be a doozey for me since I had a “slacker” break, it will probably take a few days to get me back into school mode. I need to learn to manage my studying time as of now I feel that has gotten away from me.
The classes that I am most worried about is my Econ 1006, I didn’t get the passing C in the first section so now I am going to have to buckle down and try and master it. The thing that gets me going about econ is that it takes time to think through the problems and test the problems took so long to understand that I had to fly through without thinking. I am not sure why I have econ as my minor, other than the fact I want to have a business degree.
When I was in high school my ag teacher had an effect on my life in which made me want to beautify the outdoors. I took three landscape/horticulture based classes that got y interest in wanting to become a landscaper. People ask why I want to have a career in it, and my answer is that I love the outdoors and I have a creative mind in which I can put both of these things together and make people’s homes more special.
I have already received my Landscape/Turf Management Associates Degree from VA Tech in the Agricultural Technology program. Once I received that degree I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to go back to school and receive my bachelor’s. I had the feeling that I had what I needed to get through my work career as a landscape company owner. After talking with others about it I felt that if I had a more general bachelor’s degree I could have more job opportunities.
Once I finished my first year in the program I did my summer internship. For my internship I worked for a landscape/hardscape company near my hometown. Hardscaping involves installing patio’s, walkway’s , outdoor kitchens, etc… Once I learned how to install hardscape’s I felt that it was very beneficial to my work knowledge and that one day I could hopefully add that to my company.
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What you're doing seems pretty interesting. I think its smart you came back to school to get your Bachelor's though. My dad has worked in the same field you're hoping to I think. He started out in landscaping and that kind of thing, but now he is more of a salesman for landscape products/equipment. Having the business classes under your belt might be useful down the road.
ReplyDeleteHey Will,
ReplyDeleteMore opportunities is definately the way to go, you learn more and you learn more about yourself such as your likes and dislikes. I had an internship over winter break, and it was a really good experience for me.
I agree -- having a BA is a kind of important prerequisite in this economy, even if it doesn't get you any specific type of job. Good luck and keep on pushing through...
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