When entering college unfortunately I had to take a remedial math course and a remedial English course. At SJSU, remedial courses do not count towards general education credits. Since I had remedial courses I will finish my time here at SJSU with 5 years total. My ideal plan at first was to try and finish college in 4 years but when entering as a freshman, I had no idea what I wanted to major in. First I wanted to be a forensic scientist because I loved the television show CSI, then I wanted to major in business because I wanted to start my own business of a makeup store. Finally I realized that I am passionate about doing makeup and teaching so then I realized I wanted to work in the training and development field for makeup artists. I felt that studying communications would be the perfect major to gain the skills that I needed to become the best trainer I can be. Thankfully I made my final decision to major in Communications by the time I started my 3rd year at SJSU. I am finished with my general education courses and have passed the WST test. This semester is the first semester that I started taking upper division classes for communication. I visited the department website for communications and learned the requirements for a B.A in Comm. So far I am on the right track, this semester I am enrolled in to 2 Practice courses and my intro to Comm course. I understand that I need 2 inquiry courses, 2 foundation courses, 8 units of any I,F,P courses, and my senior seminar courses. I plan to finish my schooling and receive my degree in two years so I can graduate spring of 2014. I am extremely motivated and school is important to me therefore I am confident that I will finish my degree with good grades.
I technically am not following your blog, but you're following mine so I thought I'd check it out. I read your three posts and I just have to say Noella, you seem very successful in your communication skills. I have only heard you speak in class, but you are always first to raise your hand, not afraid to speak your mind or ask questions, and overall seem confident. I think you communicate your ideas well. I would never have thought you had the upbringing that you did and I commend you for being so strong and overcoming it. You seem like you are on the right track. You are lucky to already be an artist for MAC because you already have your foot in the door and your career jump started. Good luck and keep with it! Take 124P, training and development, if you haven't already. I took it with Karen Williams and she is great. Exactly what you are looking to do. Good luck! I look forward to working with you this semester and hearing your comments.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like your very passionate about makeup Noella. As as Ali stated, you seem very successful in your communication skills and always very active in the class.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about not graduating in 4 years, I think its a rarity around this campus these days. Your plan of completion sounds very well thought out. I think that you made a good choice switching your major to Communications. You seem very interested in the topics that we discuss in class, and I think that it will really help you with your future career. It definitely seems like you know what you want to do, and won't stop until you get there. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteNalabear, I am confident in your ability to communicate effectively solely based on your participation in our class discussions. I imagine you are going to excel very fast in the makeup industry as you show a lot of passion for the profession.
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