From when I was in elementary school, I've always had high expectations for myself - a blessing and a curse. I knew I wanted to do something big in my life and something I was extremely passionate about. I was not going to settle.
I like to think of myself someone who is driven and determined. From a young age, I wanted to focus on my life goals and do anything I could in that moment in time to help me get on the right path. As a little sixth grader, more than anything, I wanted to go to college. Not to leave my hometown and move out, but because I knew that college would bring me so many opportunities and bring my closer to achieving my dreams. Now, here I am, a freshman at Boston College. I've known that I would major in marketing and now that I'm here, I've never felt more secure in that decision.
In high school, my main focus was preparing for college. I was so meticulous in the classes I chose to take and the clubs I chose to partake in. I know that I am lucky in that I knew what I wanted for my future and figured it out so soon, but I want to encourage anyone reading this that it's okay if you don't have any clue yet, because you will figure it out. Don't stress or worry about it, it'll come to you eventually, just do what ultimately makes you and your soul happy.
Throughout my college career, I want to take advantage of the university I am at and the resources they have available to me. I plan to apply for internships and do those over the summer - specifically within the fashion industry. Out of college, with my marketing degree, I want to work in fashion business. That has been my dream for years now. Growing up around it and with a developing passion for it, I know that this is the industry I would completely thrive in. I'll have CSOM to thank as well ;) Although I am not dead set on a specific role, I have been eyeing the position of a fashion buyer for a retail company like Saks or Bloomingdales.
Ultimately I plan to be CEO. That is my biggest life dream. Not sure what my business will be, but I'll figure it out. Throughout the education I have been through so far, I've realized I really am interested most in the business industry, specifically marketing and advertising, so I think my business could be a marketing firm who would help brands - big or small - create an intriguing image. Just thinking about all the possibilities makes me so excited to get out in the workforce. Also, I say that now, but when I'm at that point in life it's going to be terrifying and maybe even a little dreadful.
I will say, I fully plan on enjoying college life for now, but I think keeping an eye on the path your on to your future is always important. In life, I just want to be doing something in my career that makes me happy and that makes me completely fall in love with my life - not that I'm miserable right now. For now, I'm going to continuously use my goals and dreams as motivation and as a driving force to help me succeed in the present moment. (Forbes 30 under 30, see you soon? ;) )
-JKim
I've always wanted a life like the ones on my Pinterest boards. Up until now, I have always seen that as a far off, unnattainable dream. But now, realizing how much capability I have to create the life I want for myself, I realize that even my wildest dreams can become my reality.
From the first time I went to New York at seven years old, I have been in love with it. I know that I will live there one day, I am thinking right after college. In New York, I want to work in fashion or design. They are the only industries I can really see myself in, truly. I do not feel the same passion for anything else.
I want to model. Again, this just comes to mind when someone asks me what I want to be doing in five years. Growing up, it used to change all the time. I went from walking my stuffed animals around the house saying I wanted to be a veterinarian, to deciding to live in Vermont and be a doctor, to working in business (as if I knew what that meant?!), to settling on something in fashion. It is all that has stuck. I know that the industry is cut-throat, and everyone has their different opinions on it. Butttt, this is something that I have wanted to do for awhile and want to try it out.
Besides working in fashion/design and modeling, I can't say that I have any super wild dreams. Those are my wildest dreams. They are the ones I used to daydream about growing up and the ones I would dream about before going to bed. They have never felt reachable until now.
I am so excited to see what the future brings.
- MH
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