Jane Kim, Finance Major Switched to Entrepreneurship and Fine Arts!
Role (Student, Alumni, Faculty, Staff): Alumni
Name: Jane Kim
Title: Flower Arranger
Company / Department: Jane’s Flowers
Major(s), Minor(s), Program(s): Entreprenurship Major, Fine Arts Minor
Previous Major(s), Minor(s), Program(s): Finance Major
What attracted you to your initial major(s) and minor(s)?: My dad wanted me to be an investment banker and I thought Finance would help with that.
What inspired you to change program(s)?: I hated math and really wanted to follow my passion for flower arranging.
What did you like best about your major(s) and minor(s)?: I still got a basic business background but there was more room for creativity.
What was most challenging about your major(s) and minor(s)?: The Accounting and Finance classes.
How did your major(s) and minor(s) prepare you for your career?: Entrepreneurship helped me develop a sound business plan.
What resources helped you with your exploration journey?: I met with my CASA coach and he was really helpful.
What advice do you have for students exploring majors?: Don’t be afraid to follow your heart – it’s your life!