Entry 4: career aspirations

As a finance major, microlending in Belize directly fits into my field of study. Seeing microlending in action on two trips to Belize has been nothing short of inspiring; I will never forget these experiences or the important lessons that they have taught me. I am still undecided on a career at this point, but after being involved with microlending in Belize, I know that ultimately I would like my career to be centered on helping people. I do not know what the future has in store for me, but I plan to use my degree to help others who have not been blessed in the same ways that I have. I still have two years to decide upon a specific career, but I have a feeling I could end up working for a not for profit organization. Working for a nonprofit would allow me to get personal satisfaction from my career in a way that will be beneficial to others. The selected readings from Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger really got me thinking about how ultimately we should all strive to shy away from a lavishing lifestyle in order to do good for others. The readings focused on the true, but often neglected idea that in the end, we cannot take anything with us when we leave this world. Currently, I do not give this idea enough thought, but when it comes time for me to select a career I am optimistic that I will have my experiences from Belize in the back of my mind to steer me in the right direction.