College Admissions Essay: My Experiences In The Business World

Throughout my entire life, I’ve been involved in the business world. My parents have owned various businesses during my lifetime. I’m everlastingly grateful for my parents and the businesses that aided me in unveiling my passion. From lemonade stands as a child to assisting in managing full-scale restaurants, these experiences have been invaluable. As a child, I remember speculating what my passion in life was. Other kids wanted to be dancers and astronauts, some chefs or racecar drivers, but I always wanted to be a CEO. However, as I grew older I began to learn that the business world we live in today isn’t always what it seems to be. I began to notice that some businesses were willing to sacrifice honor and integrity for success. I vowed to myself then, I’d never sacrifice my honor and integrity for success, whether it be in my schoolwork or anything else I face in life. I’ve always loved to be challenged in school and life as a whole. That’s why I was practically vibrating in my seat during the presentation about my local early college in middle school. The thought of taking high school and college classes at the same time truly excited me. Not only the fact that I could receive two free years of college, but also the chance to overcome the …show more content…
As I began my search for colleges to attend, UNC Charlotte had always been on my list. My mother attended UNC Charlotte, so it held a special place in my heart. After touring the campus, I immediately fell in love and knew I wanted to attend this college. I was ecstatic when I received my acceptance letter from the Belk College of Business. My love of being challenged in life still hasn’t faded. That’s why I’m choosing to apply to the Business Honors Program. If I’m accepted, I think this program will give me even more invaluable experiences and knowledge which will only strengthen my sense of honor and