Choosing a career path can be one of the hardest decisions a person can ever make, I know it was for me. I don’t feel that I was ever on a specific path, my interests were always the same but I could never determine my true “calling.” I used college as a kind of experiment at life.

I chose to move to California a go to a Community College so I could figure out what it was I wanted to do. While in California I eventually figured out that I wanted to study hospitality which made a lot of sense because I planned and staffed events already and really enjoyed it. I received my B.S in International Hotel Tourism Management from Johnson & Wales University. After what I call my sabbatical in California I was able to finish my degree and get a job in the events department at the Mohonk Mountain House.

While working at Mohonk I started to feel that I really wasn’t doing anything meaningful, very under-appreciated, and that it was just a job, not a career. I decided to take a big leap and become a teacher, which was always in the back of my mind.  I felt that to become an English or Social Studies teacher would not fit who I am, but stumbled upon the FACS program at Queens College. This program was perfect for me it combined all my interests along with my desire to educate.

I have found my career, which also happens to be something which I enjoy doing every day. This is not always the case for everyone and unfortunately some people choose a career path based on the wrong things such as money, familial obligation or some other reason. While these all might be things to consider I am glad I chose a career based on me. It is important to remember that you are working more than you are not so it should be enjoyable and worth while.