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Instructions for Individual Learning Activity 1A: Course Introduction

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Instructions for Individual Learning Activity 1A: Course Introduction

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Please provide us with a short introduction that introduces you to the class. You can include information like:
- your academic major(s) and/or minor(s)
- you career aspirations
- areas of growth from 2020 and plans for growth in 2021
- Organizations that you follow or admire or respect. Provide any examples as to why they made your list

Your post can be completed by Text, Photo, Audio, or Video. You have multiple ways to submit this introduction content. Choose one that is easiest for you!

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Hello my name is Ted Koncelik and I am currently a sophomore studying both Finance and Information Systems. I am not entirely sure what I would like to pursue in my career, but hope to work for a big corporation out of college. In 2020 I was able to really develop my time budgeting abilities and expanded some of my hobbies. In 2021 I hope to get a better grasp of what I want after college and continue to grow my hobbies. Some organizations I follow are Tesla, Environmental Protection Services, and I really like Levi Strauss. I respect these organizations because I like new tech that could lead to a better future for our environment. As for Levi Strauss, I am fascinated by the history and stories behind the brand.

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Hello, my name is Julia Jansen. I am a sophomore undecided business major. I was born in Brazil but spent most of my life growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas. During 2020 I spent a lot of time focusing on myself and my health. During 2021 I want to grow academically, I want to declare my major and get good grades. An organization I admire and respect is the American Business Women's Association, they help women bond together across the country to learn and grow together. 

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Hello, my name is Ben Mielke and I am a Sophomore. I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota, but I am currently living in Le Moyne hall on campus. I am majoring in Finance with the hope of going into Risk management or financial advising so I can work on teams to help support companies and people. My growth in 2020 is became a Ricci Scholar conducting cross culture research my junior year in Rome and Ho Chi Minh city which will help me broaden my experience. I hope to continue to gain more knowledge in this new semester and learn about more opportunities at this school and look into internships and other jobs for this upcoming summer.

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Hi, My name is Becca Heslop. I am from Boston, MA. I am a Sophomore and a finance major. I am considering minoring in accounting or marketing as well. My career aspirations are to own my own business eventually. Though this is very far in the future, I hope to be educated enough when I am nearing the end of my career in order to help people who do not have resources for money management, personal financial planning and wealth growth. In 2020 I was able to reevaluate where I was at in life and motivate myself to live in the moment more, and plan things that I aspire to do, such as traveling. In 2021 I would love to be able to travel if it is safe at some point, and I would like to find a good balance with school, work, and my personal life. An organization that I respect is Misfits Market, which is a subscription service to receive fresh produce that wasn't physically appealing enough to sell to grocery stores. They are helping decrease food waste and providing fresh produce at an affordable price.

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My name is Andrew Schweinert and I'm from Milwaukee, WI. I'm currently a junior on the Men's Soccer Team majoring in economics and finance. I want to be an actuary and I was fortunate enough to pass my first actuarial exam in 2020. In 2020, I developed better habits of self-care and worked hard on improving myself, both physically and intellectually. I plan to continue this in 2021 to help me better manage stress to maintain a school-soccer balance in my life. One organization I really admire is Cycle For Survival. Every year, the soccer team helps raise money and joins in a Cycle For Survival biking event. The proceeds of the fundraiser are donated to help cancer research. One of my teammates is a cancer survivor so this organization is very dear to me!

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Hi my name is Peter and I was born in a suburb in Chicago. I've been living here all my life and I am a sophomore studying Finance. Some of the things that I am looking forward to in my career and to be working with stocks and or being an investment banker. The reason being is because of how much I like math so I decided to go with a career that numbers are important. I think some areas of growth are to get an internship over the summer and really stay focused on school work since we are online. Some organizations I admire are adidas and ALPFA which is a Latino organization aimed to help Latinos around the world become leaders. Adidas has always been my favorite because of there message they bring and who they represent

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Hi my name is Peter and I was born in a suburb in Chicago. I've been living here all my life and I am a sophomore studying Finance. Some of the things that I am looking forward to in my career and to be working with stocks and or being an investment banker. The reason being is because of how much I like math so I decided to go with a career that numbers are important. I think some areas of growth are to get an internship over the summer and really stay focused on school work since we are online. Some organizations I admire are adidas and ALPFA which is a Latino organization aimed to help Latinos around the world become leaders. Adidas has always been my favorite because of there message they bring and who they represent

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Hi. my name is Niko Modeas I am from Buffalo, New York, and I am majoring in Sports Management. My career aspiration is to work for a professional sports team. I believe 2020 gave many of us a good chance to reflect on ourselves as well as discover new interests. One thing that I improved on was my time management and getting into a healthy workout routine. My 2021 goal is to focus harder on my academics. One company that I admire both from a humane and consumer perspective, is Patagonia. I respect their commitment to the environment and wide variety of charitable partnerships that help protect wildlife, and fight against global pollution.

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Hello, my name is Corveil Smothers and I'm currently a sophomore. This is my seccond semester at Loyola, which means my entire Loyola career has been online. I was born and raised in Chicago. I'm majoring in finance and I also minor in Spanish. After graduation I hope to find a career in corporate finance. What I'm looking to build on from last semester is my focus, in general just less procrastination because it's very easy for me to procrastinate while taking online classes. 

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Hello, my name is Corveil Smothers and I'm currently a sophomore. This is my seccond semester at Loyola, which means my entire Loyola career has been online. I was born and raised in Chicago. I'm majoring in finance and I also minor in Spanish. After graduation I hope to find a career in corporate finance. What I'm looking to build on from last semester is my focus, in general just less procrastination because it's very easy for me to procrastinate while taking online classes. 

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Hello Everyone, my name is Sarah Altmann I am from a town in Wisconsin called Chippewa Falls, our claim to fame is that Leinenkugel's beer is brewed there. I am a double major in marketing and psychology and I hope to be able to combine a healthy mix of those in a business setting after college. In 2020, as we know it was a tough one, but a lot of new and exciting things happened. Not only did I add my second major of marketing, but I moved into my own apartment downtown and did pretty well in school. My big goal for 2021 is to get an internship for this summer and try to get back to living life pre-covid times.

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Hello Everyone, my name is Sarah Altmann I am from a town in Wisconsin called Chippewa Falls, our claim to fame is that Leinenkugel's beer is brewed there. I am a double major in marketing and psychology and I hope to be able to combine a healthy mix of those in a business setting after college. In 2020, as we know it was a tough one, but a lot of new and exciting things happened. Not only did I add my second major of marketing, but I moved into my own apartment downtown and did pretty well in school. My big goal for 2021 is to get an internship for this summer and try to get back to living life pre-covid times.

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Hi, my name is Lena Goodelle and I am from Cleveland, Ohio. My major is Business Information Systems and I would really like to travel for my job and would be interested in working as a security analysts for a company. In 2020 I feel like I grew as a business student as I got exposure to a lot of classes and became a better communicator with the semesters being online. In 2021 I hope to network with more people and take more opportunities. I like to follow the clothing company Everlane one because I like their products and two because they focus on making their products long-lasting and low-impact on the environment. Also, I like to support fair-trade coffee producers like Green Mountain whenever I can.

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Hi y'all!! My name is Grace Coomes and I am a junior. I am from Evansville, IN but am living in Chicago with my roommate and our cat. I am majoring in economics and finance. I aspire to be a financial advisor and help people make their dreams their reality. My growth in 2020 was mainly learning to enjoy life whatever the curveballs thrown your way. For 2021, I hope to continue to gain new knowledge from my position has vice president of finance for Alpha Chi Omega. I also hope that I can grow with regards to focusing more time on the things that matter to me.

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Hello, my name is Neda Mirhosseini. I am currently undecided with my major, but I am pretty sure I will be majoring in management. My career aspiration is to one day become a manager of a hospital or something in the health field or become a manager of an environmentally conscious company. An area of growth in 2020 was my work ethic, I was much more motivated to do well in school and what I could work on in 2021 is becoming more focused. An organization I admire in the BLM movement because they are working towards getting equality no matter the skin color. 

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Hello, my name is Neda Mirhosseini. I am currently undecided with my major, but I am pretty sure I will be majoring in management. My career aspiration is to one day become a manager of a hospital or something in the health field or become a manager of an environmentally conscious company. An area of growth in 2020 was my work ethic, I was much more motivated to do well in school and what I could work on in 2021 is becoming more focused. An organization I admire in the BLM movement because they are working towards getting equality no matter the skin color. 

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Hi y'all!! My name is Grace Coomes and I am a junior. I am from Evansville, IN but am living in Chicago with my roommate and our cat. I am majoring in economics and finance. I aspire to be a financial advisor and help people make their dreams their reality. My growth in 2020 was mainly learning to enjoy life whatever the curveballs thrown your way. For 2021, I hope to continue to gain new knowledge from my position has vice president of finance for Alpha Chi Omega. I also hope that I can grow with regards to focusing more time on the things that matter to me. 

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My name is Katerina Paulos and I am a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago. I was undecided on my major for a while, even though I was almost certain I’d like to do something in business. I have just recently declared my major in marketing. Although I am unsure what I would exactly like to do in the future, I know I want to do something that involves the things I love, such as makeup, fashion, beauty treatments, etc,. I am looking for a way to incorporate those passions of mine into business. Within the past year, I feel that I have grown a bunch when it comes to my independence. I have always been pretty independent, but having to navigate my school work and tasks essentially on my own has been challenging yet educational. I learned that people (parents, teachers) are not always going to be there to tell me exactly what I need to do, and that I am going to have to go and seek out the information I need myself. One organization that I admire is Tesla. I admire them because they have altered their field and completely taken it over. It is amazing to me that they are so successful while doing something beneficial to the environment. I think transitioning to an electric car world is such a positive thing, and I am fascinated with all they have accomplished and am excited to see where they will go. 

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My name is Katerina Paulos and I am a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago. I was undecided on my major for a while, even though I was almost certain I’d like to do something in business. I have just recently declared my major in marketing. Although I am unsure what I would exactly like to do in the future, I know I want to do something that involves the things I love, such as makeup, fashion, beauty treatments, etc,. I am looking for a way to incorporate those passions of mine into business. Within the past year, I feel that I have grown a bunch when it comes to my independence. I have always been pretty independent, but having to navigate my school work and tasks essentially on my own has been challenging yet educational. I learned that people (parents, teachers) are not always going to be there to tell me exactly what I need to do, and that I am going to have to go and seek out the information I need myself. One organization that I admire is Tesla. I admire them because they have altered their field and completely taken it over. It is amazing to me that they are so successful while doing something beneficial to the environment. I think transitioning to an electric car world is such a positive thing, and I am fascinated with all they have accomplished and am excited to see where they will go. 

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Hello! My name is Charlie Rubinas. I'm from Chapel Hill, NC and I'm an undecided business major but I'm thinking about majoring in sports management and minoring in marketing. I have a few realistic career aspirations as well as a few far fetched career aspirations. I would like to find a career in working for a professional sports team, either here in the U.S./Canada or Europe. I would prefer to work for an NHL franchise. My stretch career aspiration would be to become a general manager/assistant general manager for a professional sports team. Probably my largest area of growth in 2020 was adapting to dramatic circumstances that I had no control over. When the road to success changed, it's important to adapt as soon as possible to so you aren't left behind. In 2021, I want to enjoy living in the moment. Whether it be travelling, hanging out with family, or even being a student at Loyola, I will try my best to control the things I can in order to have the best year that I can.  Along with being a sports fanatic, I also enjoy aviation, so 2 companies that I follow closely are Delta Airlines and Boeing. I usually fly Delta whenever I can because I admire their customer service as well as their commitment to getting passengers to their destinations as quickly as possible. Boeing, however, has failed recently to manufacture safe airplanes (i.e. 737 MAX debacle). I used to admire Boeing greatly, having even gone to the Boeing manufacturing plant in Everett, Washington. They have a lot of work to do in order to gain my respect back, but I still keep tabs on them and they do make some very impressive airplanes.

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Hello! My name is Charlie Rubinas. I'm from Chapel Hill, NC and I'm an undecided business major but I'm thinking about majoring in sports management and minoring in marketing. I have a few realistic career aspirations as well as a few far fetched career aspirations. I would like to find a career in working for a professional sports team, either here in the U.S./Canada or Europe. I would prefer to work for an NHL franchise. My stretch career aspiration would be to become a general manager/assistant general manager for a professional sports team. Probably my largest area of growth in 2020 was adapting to dramatic circumstances that I had no control over. When the road to success changed, it's important to adapt as soon as possible to so you aren't left behind. In 2021, I want to enjoy living in the moment. Whether it be travelling, hanging out with family, or even being a student at Loyola, I will try my best to control the things I can in order to have the best year that I can.  Along with being a sports fanatic, I also enjoy aviation, so 2 companies that I follow closely are Delta Airlines and Boeing. I usually fly Delta whenever I can because I admire their customer service as well as their commitment to getting passengers to their destinations as quickly as possible. Boeing, however, has failed recently to manufacture safe airplanes (i.e. 737 MAX debacle). I used to admire Boeing greatly, having even gone to the Boeing manufacturing plant in Everett, Washington. They have a lot of work to do in order to gain my respect back, but I still keep tabs on them and they do make some very impressive airplanes.

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Hi my name's Patrick Forsythe, I'm from Naperville, Illinois and I'm currently working towards a Political Science Major with a minor in Spanish here at Loyola, but also testing the waters on some business courses. The big thing I had to deal with and grow from in 2020 was getting pulled out of comfort zones and making new situations work, much like everyone else who lived through the last year. I dealt with getting kicked out of dorm life here at Loyola to getting used to ridiculous amounts of family time to learning how to have some kind of social life while living alone back in the city this last semester. One organization that I have followed for some time and have been excited about lately is Blue Swan Records. Blue Swan is a label run by the frontman of my  favorite band, Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance, that produces lots of great new music inspired and influenced by the southern California post hardcore punk and alternative rock scene. It's the product of a music community that I'm proud to have been a part of for years as a fan and the creativity and proliferation that comes out of Blue Swan is inspiring to me even as someone without musical aspirations. Blue Swan does exciting work in new ways as part of a really positive community while still championing independence in that work, and I hope whatever career path I ultimately follow leads to similar places. 

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Hi my name's Patrick Forsythe, I'm from Naperville, Illinois and I'm currently working towards a Political Science Major with a minor in Spanish here at Loyola, but also testing the waters on some business courses. The big thing I had to deal with and grow from in 2020 was getting pulled out of comfort zones and making new situations work, much like everyone else who lived through the last year. I dealt with getting kicked out of dorm life here at Loyola to getting used to ridiculous amounts of family time to learning how to have some kind of social life while living alone back in the city this last semester. One organization that I have followed for some time and have been excited about lately is Blue Swan Records. Blue Swan is a label run by the frontman of my  favorite band, Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance, that produces lots of great new music inspired and influenced by the southern California post hardcore punk and alternative rock scene. It's the product of a music community that I'm proud to have been a part of for years as a fan and the creativity and proliferation that comes out of Blue Swan is inspiring to me even as someone without musical aspirations. Blue Swan does exciting work in new ways as part of a really positive community while still championing independence in that work, and I hope whatever career path I ultimately follow leads to similar places. 

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Hi, I am Emily Otter. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I am a Sophomore AD/PR major with a marketing minor. As of now, I would love to work for an advertising agency, specifically working in social media advertising. I definitely grew academically in 2020. With Covid going on, I took the time to stay inside and focus on my school work. In 2021 I really hope to grow in my career. Whether that be finding more connections throughout Chicago or finding an internship. An organization that I respect is Bombas. With a purchase through Bombas they give an apparel item to someone who is homeless. Their products are comfortable and very nicely made so it is nice to know that an organization that makes such nice products is not afraid to give their products to those in need.

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Hi, I am Emily Otter. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I am a Sophomore AD/PR major with a marketing minor. As of now, I would love to work for an advertising agency, specifically working in social media advertising. I definitely grew academically in 2020. With Covid going on, I took the time to stay inside and focus on my school work. In 2021 I really hope to grow in my career. Whether that be finding more connections throughout Chicago or finding an internship. An organization that I respect is Bombas. With a purchase through Bombas they give an apparel item to someone who is homeless. Their products are comfortable and very nicely made so it is nice to know that an organization that makes such nice products is not afraid to give their products to those in need.

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Hello my name is Claudio Sejdini. I am a sophomore studying finance. I really am not sure as to what I want to pursue in my career, but I hope that it is something that I will enjoy and not hate. In 2020 I was able to develop a love for reading books. In 2021 I plan to start working on my speaking skills. I also want to start thinking about what I am going to do after college and plan for it. A Organization that i follow is Tesla and the reason I follow them is because they have designed very interesting things and Elon Musk is a pretty funny guy to watch and it makes it entertaining.

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Hi! My name is Silvia Gonzalez. I am a sophomore majoring in Marketing and minoring in Public Relations. I am originally from Mexico but have also lived in Michigan, Nashville and of course Chicago

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Hi! My name is Silvia Gonzalez. I am a sophomore majoring in Marketing and minoring in Public Relations. I am originally from Mexico but have also lived in Michigan, Nashville and of course Chicago

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Hi! My name is Silvia Gonzalez. I am a sophomore majoring in Marketing and I have a minor in Public Relations. I am originally from Mexico but have lived in Nashville, Ann Arbor and Chicago. I hope to work in the fashion industry one day, whether it be at a fashion magazine or for a fashion luxury brand. I am currently a social media intern for fashion luxury brand based in Italy which has given me great digital marketing as well as international experience in the fashion industry. An organization I admire is Telethon Mexico CRIT, which is an organization very close to my heart from my hometown in Mexico. It focuses on underprivledged children with disabilities and raises money for them. I hope to get good grades this semester and make the most out of my classes, despite them being online.

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Hi, my name is Stacey Cruz. I am a sophomore majoring in Advertising/Public Relations with a minor in Management. I hope to use the knowledge I acquire in these areas to work in the music or entertainment industry. In 2020, I used my newfound free time as an opportunity to prioritize my well-being and got settled into a balanced routine that involves work, school, and fitness. In 2021, I want to network and look into opportunities directly related to the fields I want to get involved in after graduating from Loyola. An organization that I admire is MusiCares because they provide support and resources to struggling workers in the music industry, which is especially important in times like these where everything has been paused indefinitely.

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Hi, my name is Angie Dao and I am currently a sophomore. I am from Skokie, Illinois. I am majoring in psychology with a minor in marketing. I am still a little unsure of what I want to do in the future but I am thinking about potentially pursuing a masters degree in counseling after graduating and going on to obtaining a license in therapy. I hope to become a therapist for children and adolescents. Digital marketing is my backup plan if I decide that becoming a mental health professional is not the right path. However, another career aspiration I could pursue is I/O psychology since it combines my interests in business and psychology. In 2020 I started to pay more attention to my mental health and wellbeing. In 2021, I want to start looking at internships and try to solidify my plans for life after graduation. An organization that I admire is Netflix. Netflix started out as a subscription streaming service but now has expanded and has made a huge impact on the entertainment industry, which paved the path for other streaming services to start producing original content.

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Hi! My name is Natalia Mendez. I'm a sophomore from Lemont, Illinois, but currently living in Chicago. I'm a finance major also pursuing a Spanish minor. I'm not exactly sure what I want to do in the future career wise; I'm still just keeping my eyes and options open! Over the course of 2020, I think I've learned how to improve my communication skills. I've definitely learned new ways to communicate as well given the circumstances. In 2021 I hope to advance my professional relations by branching out and seeking new opportunities. An organization I am passionate about is the Kids in Need Foundation. The Kids in Need Foundation is the philanthropy of my sorority, and it has an inspiring goal of aiming to provide children around the country with quality education.

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Hi! My name is Natalia Mendez. I'm a sophomore from Lemont, Illinois, but currently living in Chicago. I'm a finance major also pursuing a Spanish minor. I'm not exactly sure what I want to do in the future career wise; I'm still just keeping my eyes and options open! Over the course of 2020, I think I've learned how to improve my communication skills. I've definitely learned new ways to communicate as well given the circumstances. In 2021 I hope to advance my professional relations by branching out and seeking new opportunities. An organization I am passionate about is the Kids in Need Foundation. The Kids in Need Foundation is the philanthropy of my sorority, and it has an inspiring goal of aiming to provide children around the country with quality education.

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My name is Alana, I'm pursuing a major in environmental studies and minor in advocacy and social change. In 2020 I spent a lot of time learning how to cook and working with new recipes so I'm a much better chef now. My goal for growth in 2021 is to stay more organized in my schoolwork. I admire the humane society because they advocate for fair treatment of aniamsl.

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Hello everyone, my name is Rudy Navarrete. I am a junior transfer student from Harold Washington college where I received my Associates in arts. My major is business administration. I hope to join an international company as a manager then earn a regional director position allowing me to travel for business. During 2020 I received my associates degree and began my journey toward my undergrad which is a risky financial endeavor. I normally do not operate outside comfortable safety margins but as I am constantly told without big risk there is no great reward. I plan to create a work/ school/ home life that I am completely happy with through sheer discipline and focus. I admire multinational corporations like Amazon and Siemens because they strive toward diversity and embrace globalization with locations all over the world.

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Hi! My name is Sarah Sawko and I am currently a Sophomore at Loyola! I am majoring in Visual Communication with minors in Marketing and Spanish. I'm originally from Bloomingdale, a suburb of Chicago, but am currently living in Rogers Park with my two best friends/roommates! I hope to do something in the graphic design field in the future, although I am still working on/researching more specific careers and job opportunities. I didn't do much in 2020 other than focus on getting through each semester and stay inside, but I did take a lot of time to relax and focus on myself and my mental health, as well as hang out with family and friends in my free time (via FaceTime or Zoom). In 2021, I hope to increase my work ethic - I lost a lot of motivation due to online classes and I hope to re-organize myself this semester and really focus on the work I am doing. One organization that is really special to me is the Alzheimer's Association because I lost my grandpa to Alzheimer's a few years ago. I appreciate all of their support and awareness they are raising for such an awful disease that hopefully someday will have a cure.

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Hi, my name is Jacques Dorfeuille and I am from Orlando, FL. I am currently a junior majoring in Business Administration as I want to become a Marketing Manager later in my career but I want to start off my career as a consultant. In 2020, I really developed the skill of patience which really helped with everything that was happening throughout the year. In 2021 though, I  look forward to improving my time management skills and plan on bettering my execution when it comes to taking action. An organization that I respect a lot is Roc Nation due to their continuous efforts of helping black communities and innovating the culture. Plus, I am just a really big fan of Jay-Z.

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Hey, I'm Emily! I'm a sophomore majoring in accounting, but I plan on switching to supply chain management soon. I can see myself being a supply chain or operations manager or having a leadership role in whatever company I’m employed at, but I often feel torn because I want to pursue one of my passions and I’m nervous I never will. Being involved in a supply chain fulfills my need/passion for things to be organized and run smoothly, but I want to exercise my creative and design skills too. I hate how cheesy this is, but 2020 taught me how important it is to rock with yourself, remember that everything has a shelf life, and have more confidence in my ability to learn things that I previously thought were outside of my wheelhouse. In 2021, I want to invest more time into my hobbies, learn how to invest in the stock market, and decide if opening a ROTH IRA account is worth it. Some organizations I admire are Nike and Formula 1, but I don’t fully respect them because of previous or ongoing moral and ethical lapses. On the other hand, I love Telfar, Pyer Moss, and Rhude for their creative directions and stories.

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Hey, I'm Emily! I'm a sophomore majoring in accounting, but I plan on switching to supply chain management soon. I can see myself being a supply chain or operations manager or having a leadership role in whatever company I’m employed at, but I often feel torn because I want to pursue one of my passions and I’m nervous I never will. Being involved in a supply chain fulfills my need/passion for things to be organized and run smoothly, but I want to exercise my creative and design skills too. I hate how cheesy this is, but 2020 taught me how important it is to rock with yourself, remember that everything has a shelf life, and have more confidence in my ability to learn things that I previously thought were outside of my wheelhouse. In 2021, I want to invest more time into my hobbies, learn how to invest in the stock market, and decide if opening a ROTH IRA account is worth it. Some organizations I admire are Nike and Formula 1, but I don’t fully respect them because of previous or ongoing moral and ethical lapses. On the other hand, I love Telfar, Pyer Moss, and Rhude for their designs and story.

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Hello, my name is Isaac Reyes. I am a junior double majoring in Information Systems and Marketing. I am from Mundelein, Il (Northern Suburbs), but I currently live in an off-campus apartment. My career aspirations include pursuing a position as a systems analyst, IT consultant, or join the market research field as a data analyst. As I pursue this career path I want to be able to expand my knowledge by entering into business law and even getting my MBA in the future. Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of my goals in 2020 was finding ways to be productive without exposing myself to the virus. I was able to do a lot of woodwork over the summer and built many garden boxes that I sold to neighbors or relatives. My current goals for 2021 are simple. I want to be able to further my knowledge in the Information Systems field to be able to get an internship. This includes focusing on my classes, expanding my network, and reaching out to companies. One company that I admire and have been following is a company called Inseego. Inseego is a 5G tech company, which provides its customers and partners advanced 5G tech used for many purposes besides faster smartphones. I think with their ingenuity and goals, they are a company that will make a difference in the technological field in the future.

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Hey! My name is Dane Mathews and I was born in Brooklyn, NY, but my family currently lives in Oak Park, IL. I am a sophomore studying Marketing and Data Science. I hope to work in the Digital Marketing field in the future. I am someone who is always trying to take care of themselves physically and mentally, so I try and maintain a healthy lifestyle and work out consistently. I admire organizations like Nike and Asics because I am a sneaker addict, and I love the risks both companies take for their future. Both organizations also place a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion which only solidifies their positions as admirable companies.

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Hi! My name is Meredith Herbruck and I am a sophomore marketing major with a minor in sports management. my career aspirations as of right now would probably be to work on the business side of a professional sports team. Areas of growth from 2020 would be I improved my study habits and areas of growth in 2021 include a change and improvement in my time management. A organization that I admire and respect is Athleta because they make quality workout clothing and they also promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Hi my name is Ryan Luft. I am a sophomore from Bloomfield Hills, MI and I am majoring in Finance with a minor in advertising. I aspire to be a financial advisor one day and work for a large firm and then create my own. I grew as a person due to my internship search and learned how to create a resume and cover letter and communicate professionally. I want to be more compassionate in 2021. I admire the ANA association because Matthew Stafford supports them and he just left the Lions :(

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Hi! My name is Gabriela and I'm a sophomore from Aurora, Illinois. Currently, I'm studying management and am looking for a possible minor. My biggest career aspiration is to open my own business while giving back to my community through it. Prior to that, I would like to get experience through working for a big brand corporation. In 2020 I grew a lot by prioritizing myself and focusing on my mental health. In 2021 I plan to work on my physical health more and focus on giving off and taking in only positive energy. Some organizations that interest me are Planned Parenthood and The American Heart Association.

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I am Catie Finnegan. I am from Iowa. I am a major in Environmental Policy. My career aspiration is to work for a sustainable company of some sort (still kinda figuring things out haha). My areas of growth for 2020 were stepping out of my comfort zone and my plans for growth are to more mindful. One of the organizations that I admire and respect is Patagonia. One reason for this is that fast fashion is a huge problem in general but especially to the environment. I like how they grow their cotton organically are care about their workers unlike many other clothing brands.

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Hello, my name is Jack Robson and I am a sophomore majoring in Business Management. My career aspirations are management focused. I would love to find a position within the sports management world. Areas of growth for me in 2020 were prioritizing tasks with asynchronus classes so in 2021 I plan on mastering this. A company I respect is Patagonia. I grew up in the mountains of Colorado so their CSR practices and environmental consciousness is impressive to me. An example is their many donations to National Park Service and foundations that seek environmental protections. 

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Hello, my name is Jack Robson and I am a sophomore majoring in Business Management. My career aspirations are management focused. I would love to find a position within the sports management world. Areas of growth for me in 2020 were prioritizing tasks with asynchronus classes so in 2021 I plan on mastering this. A company I respect is Patagonia. I grew up in the mountains of Colorado so their CSR practices and environmental consciousness is impressive to me. An example is their many donations to National Park Service and foundations that seek environmental protections. 

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Name: Jose Jasso AMajor- Business MarketingCareer Aspirations- I consider my career aspirations to be pretty basic. I do not really want a specific position at a specific company. I just want to obtain a job on the career of my choice. Areas of growth of 2020 and plans for 2021- Fall 2020 semester did not go as expected. For 2021 I will improve my school performance and achieve 4 A's this semester.I do not really trust any organizations since I never know exactly what they do with the money they earn or is donated to them. I have seen organizations that are full of scandals like poor management, abuse of employees, or even money laundering. 

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Name: Jose Jasso AMajor- Business MarketingCareer Aspirations- I consider my career aspirations to be pretty basic. I do not really want a specific position at a specific company. I just want to obtain a job on the career of my choice. Areas of growth of 2020 and plans for 2021- Fall 2020 semester did not go as expected. For 2021 I will improve my school performance and achieve 4 A's this semester.I do not really trust any organizations since I never know exactly what they do with the money they earn or is donated to them. I have seen organizations that are full of scandals like poor management, abuse of employees, or even money laundering. 

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Hello, my name is Chandler Stegen. I am a sophomore from Evanston, Illinois and my major is undecided although I expect to choose something in regards to business. An aspiration of mine I think would be to work within a professional sports organization, although what exactly my job within that organization would entail I am unsure. My goals for 2021 are trying to maybe narrow down a field I am most interested in and being able to passionately pursue it as well as continue to work on bettering myself physically and mentally while being stuck at home during the pandemic. One company I am currently following is Best Buy because my computer has recently died and I need a new graphics card and the version I would like seems to only be available at Best Buy.

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Hello, my name is Tom Griffin and I’m currently a sophomore entrepreneurship major. I plan on working in the recreational marijuana industry, but for right now, I’m still open to other business ventures/opportunities and would love to get involved with film producing in the future. I’m originally from Connecticut but am living off campus this year with my two roommates. The area I feel like I have shown the most growth in during 2020 was my time management skills and taking better care of my physical and mental health; which I continue to follow through/up on throughout 2021. One organization I admire and that I had to opportunity of working with is The Thirst Project which focuses on providing clean water for third world countries and communities who lack access to clean drinking water. 

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Hello, my name is Tom Griffin and I’m currently a sophomore and entrepreneurship major. I plan on working in the recreational marijuana industry, but for right now, I’m still open to other business ventures/opportunities and would love to get involved with film producing in the future. I’m originally from Connecticut but am living off campus in rogers park this year with my two roommates. The area I feel like I have shown the most growth in during 2020 was my time management skills and taking better care of my physical and mental health; which I continue to follow through/up on throughout 2021. One organization I admire and that I had to opportunity of working with is The Thirst Project which focuses on providing clean water for third world countries and communities who lack access to clean drinking water.

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Hi! My name is Hannah Swanson and I am a junior studying Marketing (and possibly adding a non-profit management minor). I am originally from the Lake Minnetonka area in Minnesota, but am currently living here in Chicago. I learned a lot in 2020, from studying abroad at the Rome Center when COVID hit and being sent home, BLM movement in MN, and learning to prioritize my mental health. In 2021, I am looking forward to focusing on my career goals by pursuing intern opportunities between now and graduation. After graduation, I would love to work at a non-profit, specifically in education resources or museums. This said, I really admire organization such as The Art Institute of Chicago, the Human  Rights Campaign, and Teach For America.

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Hi! My name is Hannah Swanson and I am a junior studying Marketing (and possibly adding a non-profit management minor). I am originally from the Lake Minnetonka area in Minnesota, but am currently living here in Chicago. I learned a lot in 2020, from studying abroad at the Rome Center when COVID hit and being sent home, BLM movement in MN, and learning to prioritize my mental health. In 2021, I am looking forward to focusing on my career goals by pursuing intern opportunities between now and graduation. After graduation, I would love to work at a non-profit, specifically in education resources or museums. This said, I really admire organization such as The Art Institute of Chicago, the Human  Rights Campaign, and Teach For America. 

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Hi! My name is Hannah Swanson and I am a junior studying Marketing (and possibly adding a non-profit management minor). I am originally from the Lake Minnetonka area in Minnesota, but am currently living here in Chicago. I learned a lot in 2020, from studying abroad at the Rome Center when COVID hit and being sent home, BLM movement in MN, and learning to prioritize my mental health. In 2021, I am looking forward to focusing on my career goals by pursuing intern opportunities between now and graduation. After graduation, I would love to work at a non-profit, specifically in education resources or museums. This said, I really admire organization such as The Art Institute of Chicago, the Human  Rights Campaign, and Teach For America. 

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Hello, I am Isabella Paredes and I am currently a junior majoring in Public Relations/Advertising(PR tract) with minors in marketing and Spanish. I am from the suburbs of Chicago and am currently living in Chicago with three other Loyola students. In 2020, I became more active and joined a gym and got a personal trainer, which has caused me to be more motivated in other areas of my life. I also was promoted to become a manager at my jab at Dominos. Although I am not entirely sure what I will do when I graduate college, I would like to be my own boss and work as independently as possibly. In 2021, I hope to continue working out and to learn how to budget my personal finances better.

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Hi, I'm Emily McPherron and I'm from St. Louis, MO, but live in apartment in Chicago with my roommate and her dog. I'm a current sophomore studying both business and art history and would someday like to work in museum administration. In 2020 I was able to grow personally and academically, as I felt more confident in my school work and was able to create my own sense of home/community here in Chicago. In 2021 I would like to figure out what business major is best for me, as I'm leaning towards management or marketing. One organization that I follow is a charity for those who have or had childhood cancer. It's called Camp Rainbow and I had volunteered for two years before COVID hit. It's just something near and dear to my heart.

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I am a second-year business finance major with a minor in Spanish. However, I am thinking of doing a double major and adding accounting. I am not 100% sure what I want to do with the degree yet but there are a lot of options out there since we are in Chicago. I don't know if there were any areas of growth for me in 2020 but I am hoping in 2021 I can further improve my overall GPA. I also hope in 2021 to be able to continue my passion for working on cars and maybe even find a job in the automotive industry for the time being.

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Hi! My name is Marah Ballard and I am a sophomore studying International Business. Lately my vision for the future has been up in the air, but my main goal is to never be stuck in one place and experience all that I can through my career. 2020 has been surprisingly been a great year for me all things considered. I recently got a new job that has opened many doors for me. And like many used this year to reflect upon myself and motivate me to make changes to improve who I am as a person. I look forward to continuing my growth in 2021.

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Hey everyone I am Frank Pastula. My major is Political Science and I'm minoring in Management. My dream job is to work somewhere in the corporate structure at a production company like Paramount or Netflix in business strategy. From 2020 to 2021, I grew in independence, organization, and time management. I like to stay organized but there was a certain chaos that came with moving classes online. It was an adjustment at first, but I'm glad to say that I was able to buckle down and get a good gpa. I'd say some organizations that I respect are one: St. Christine's Soup Kitchen. It is a local organization that raises money and uses it to buy food, then serving it to those in need in the metro Detroit area. I also respect Netflix. I think they have done a tremendous job these past couple of years with marketing and new Netflix Originals.

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My name is Lauren Nusser and I am a senior majoring in Criminal Justice & Psychology. I am currently pursuing a career in law enforcement. I'm taking this course because I currently hold a leadership role within the police cadet post I'm part of and want to become a better leader. In the future, I'd be interested in being a police sergeant, lieutenant, or captain. I think 2020 was my hardest year yet. My mental health really declined and I experienced depression for the first time. I didn't do well in any of my classes last semester. I went from an A & B student to a "C's get degrees student" who was just doing the bare minimum to pass because that felt like all I could do. This year I'm focusing on being the best me. I'm working on self-care and setting myself up for success. I work part time for the National Runaway Safeline and it's by far one of the best places I've ever worked mostly due to the management. The thing that makes is so great is how supportive the management is, how much energy they have, how much they care about their staff, and how passionate they are about what the organization does. It's really incredible.

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Hi, my name is Joseph Ward. I am a sophomore studying marketing with a minor in advertising. In my career I hope to either have an occupation in marketing analytics, social media marketing, or brand management. In 2020 I learned that things do not always work out the way you plan and sometimes you need to be patient for things to fall into place. As a result, I became more flexible and learned to be kinder to myself. I hope that in 2021 I can continue this trend and also gain more knowledge regarding my strengths or weaknesses.  An organization that I respect is Habitat for Humanity because this organization works to provide homes to people in poverty. This organization is inspiring to me and has transformed the lives of many underprivileged individuals. My family has volunteered their before and it was a great experience.

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Hi my name is Joaquin Ruiz and I'm from the Dominican Republic. I'm currently a sophomore and I am majoring in Marketing. My career aspiration is to own my own business. My areas of growth in 2020 were financial education and exercise. In 2021 I plan to improve my productivity and learn more about real estate. One organization that I really admire is Amazon given that they always had a long term view of where they wanted to be in the future.

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Hi my name is Joaquin Ruiz and I'm from the Dominican Republic. I'm currently a sophomore and I am majoring in Marketing. My career aspiration is to own my own business. My areas of growth in 2020 were financial education and exercise. In 2021 I plan to improve my productivity and learn more about real estate. One organization that I really admire is Amazon given that they always had a long term view of where they wanted to be in the future.

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Hello,
My name is Katie Ostrowsky. I live in Midlothian, IL about 40 minutes SE from campus. I am a junior at Loyola and I am majoring in Environmental Policy and minoring in political science. After Loyola, I would like to working the EPA, an environmental protection agency that I greatly admire. The EPA's main function is to protect the environment and human health and that is something I am very passionate about. I would like to enter into politics somehow by working locally in Chicago, eventually finding a clean energy group that I want to work with and lobby for. I hope that this year brings me nothing but success and new opportunities to further my goals.