Essay on St. Edward’s Experience

For the last five years, the prospect of starting my own company has served as a motivator for me to pursue my life goals. Such an undertaking will appeal to me not only as a means of earning money but also as a means of self-realization and actualization. I’m intrigued by how dedicated individuals succeed in business despite the stigma attached to professionalism. Most people select from different specializations and careers, but only a handful take the gamble of doing something different in their own specific way. Skilled careers necessitate a great deal of bravery, ingenuity, and imagination. Not everyone can keep up with the demanding levels of dedication, perseverance, and diligence necessary to become successful entrepreneur. Coming up with innovative idea and looking for ways of it’s implementation has proved to be a daunting task for many individuals considering a highly saturated market with different goods and service. This, however, happens to be a desire and a calling for me.

The United States possesses a task force of highly skilled individuals who are involved in world-leading successful enterprises. These companies and the vast wealth of skills are the leading factors that made me come to the country. The advanced technology alongside efficient management and business development practices are very attractive. The decision to continue my studies in the U.S rather than Russia was partially enforced by the fact that I would get an opportunity to learn from the highly skilled, successful and internationally competent businessmen. Some of these entrepreneurs have had to start their businesses from scratch. Through hard work and good decision making, their companies have gained global recognition and respect. Their achievements reflect the importance of personal attributes. I believe that networking with such people would be a strong motivation in the pursuit of by business goals.

Many people have convictions that becoming a successful businessman is difficult. Their reasons are usually unclear including difficulties such as low probability of success, the aggressive market competition, and the risks that lead to losses. In the long run, such people tend to be poorly positioned for success in the entrepreneurial world. I am entirely convinced that it is always possible to develop one’s ideas into a prosperous enterprise. Only radicle and resourceful people can fulfil this. Personally, I consciously avoid pessimism and people who exude negative energy. I am always ready to take up challenges with diligence and enthusiasm towards my main goals.

During my stay in Austin, I gained a great an extended experience due to my struggles in speaking English. In many occasions, I never understood what my friends and other people were saying. To overcome this, I found myself trying to analyze the American accent, contextual clues of the conversation, and the punctuation of words which helped me immensely. One of the causes for this was that back in Russia I learned British English instead of American English. I resolved to hold conversations with Americans which also proved to be difficult as I felt as if I were still speaking in Russian. My persistence and commitment to learning the new language, despite the hard English classes at Austin Community College, allowed me to approach teachers personally. They would clarify the meanings of words and the construction of sensible sentences. With time, I noticed my grammar improved to a level which was above average.

My experience was an evidence of how valuable communication can be and how to overcome obstacles posed by language barriers. It also made me understand some of the challenges that my brother has to endure as he works as a translator in a multinational company. Although he has to cope with the multiple languages around him, the company has been successful in its extensive work and roles. This knowledge is instrumental in equipping one with adaptability for many professions, especially my entrepreneurial pursuit. In business, I will get to meet a lot of people from all around the globe. Communication is critical in creating relations that lead to success. Interaction with international traders will also help me gain more experience in the business.

I strongly believe that St. Edward’s University will help me achieve my goals of having my own business by building skills and abilities. Your small classes which maximize the contact and interaction between the students and the teachers offers more learning opportunities. Teachers take up a noble task of instilling ideas and providing advice to students, which prepare them for their future engagements. I always value the experiences you can gain from teachers. They help one learn how to deal with different situations even before the real occasion comes. This is fundamental for establishing one’s life. I am confident that I will obtain and use the skills that I gain at St. Edward’s University for in reaching my goals of becoming a successful businessman.