Meet Entrepreneurship majors Trevor D, Brendan L, Joe R and David S, all here to share their professional goals for the future.
Could you describe your short-term professional goals?
“My short-term goal is to work in the auto collision industry, which I have worked in for five years now.” – Trevor D, senior
“I’m planning on graduating this upcoming spring and staying for my master’s in either marketing or finance.” – David S, senior
What is your long-term professional dream goal?
“I want to become an account executive at Red Hat.” – Brendan L, senior
“I want to become the head of sales for a company and hopefully continue to thrive in the startup world.” – Joe R, junior transfer student
What internships, clubs, networking, etc. are you involved in and how do they support your goals?
“I currently sell cars at a local Ford dealership, which helps with developing a stronger understanding of how the business industry works.” – Brendan L
“Networking with other students and professors at Rowan has helped me realize how much I can truly do at the university and the benefits that come with it.” – David S
What Rowan professors or Rowan classes have been most helpful and enlightening to you, and how?
“Professor Milovich for Principles of System Design and Professor Payton for Global Entrepreneurship Growth Strategies. Both of these professors have challenged me as a student in different ways and have opened my eyes to the possibilities that not only myself but all students have at Rowan.” – David S
How will this degree support your dreams and goals?
“This degree will help me develop a stronger understanding of how to effectively and efficiently run a successful business.” – Trevor D
“My degree will allow me to understand and conduct the foundations of running a business and how to market my product or service that I plan on introducing. This is important for not only running the business alongside my father, but if I ever wanted to go down a different path having my degree to help me find a different job in a similar field of interest is always great.” – David S
Written by: Jordyn Dauter, junior double major in dance & elementary education
Photos by: Valentina Giannattasio