In his TEDxWilliamsport session, Sean Farley talks about pursuing his dream of being a skilled craftsman at guitar making. He talked about the large amount of people who are unsatisfied with their jobs and career paths. Sean seems to live by a motto that I am also a fan of:

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

When I first started at Penn College in the Fall of 2011, I entered as a Graphic Design student. I quickly found out, that major was not right for me. For the next 2 years, I jumped around majors, trying to determine what I wanted to do. It was essential that I had to find a major I enjoyed the work, no matter how much there was. Eventually, I found the Web and Interactive Media major, and I fell in love. Web Design and Development is something I dabbled in roughly 10 years ago and I am so glad I was able to find it once again.

In addition to Web Development, I am actively involved with Greek Life on Penn College’s campus. I have dedicated myself over the past 2 years, through both ups and down, and have been given amazing opportunities, from traveling to leadership experience. I have gotten both my Freshman Orientation Leader and Student Marketing Assistant positions from what I have learned in my time in Greek Life. I am able to pursue both my interest in Student Activities/Student Affairs work and my passion for Web Development.

Pursuing a passion is difficult and time assuming, however it is the most satisfying feeling anyone can have. Hard work and dedication is necessary, but if it is really your dream, you will enjoy all aspects, both the ups and down, and be able to learn from it and strive to better yourself.