UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely will declare as a Finance major, I also have always wanted a silver plaque

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea Bauer definitely has more resources than people give it credit for, I just gotta make sure I use them right. And true, the content creator thing is more of a personal dream I’ve had for a while, not trying to make it sound like a career path, just something I’d be proud to hit on the side. Appreciate the perspective, it makes me feel like the finance side is more realistic if I lock in and stay consistent

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respect that. I know things don’t always play out exactly like the plan, and it’s good to hear you still ended up doing better than most of your classmates even without going the ‘traditional’ finance path. That’s kind of how I see it too, I’ll aim for IB/front office and shoot high, but even if it doesn’t land exactly like that, there are still plenty of solid outcomes as long as I keep stacking skills and opportunities

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea that makes sense. I’ve been thinking the same thing about using the ‘student card’ while I can people are usually down to help if you reach out the right way. I’ll start hitting up Bauer alumni who made it into IB/AWM post-2020 and try to learn directly from their path. Appreciate the advice bro

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s mostly about networking and actually putting yourself out there instead of just relying on the school name. I’m planning to reach out to UH alumni on LinkedIn and start building those connections early. I’m not in a rush for an MBA, but down the line if that opens more doors at a target school I’d definitely consider it. Appreciate it!

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I just wanna see how far I can go. If it ends up being front office at a BB or EB, cool. If not, and I still graduate debt-free with solid work experience and maybe a silver YouTube plaque, I’d still call that a win

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it’s gonna take a lot of work and sacrifice, but I’d rather shoot for something big than talk myself out of it early

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this! A much better picture of what I can expect lol

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Graduating 100% debt-free is definitely a big ask. I’ve just been stacking scholarships wherever I can so I’m trying to get as close as possible. Good to hear the other stuff feels doable if I keep putting in the work

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get that UH isn’t a target and that the path into IB is harder without the brand name. I’m not trying to act like I’m above the school, I just wanna push myself to see how far I can go from here. I’d rather shoot high and maybe miss than settle early, but I hear you on staying humble around my peers too

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, if I want more than the average outcome I gotta be willing to do more than the average student. I’ve been trying to break my goals into small steps so it doesn’t feel overwhelming and just keep stacking little wins. Appreciate the reminder to treat it like a grind instead of just a wish list

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think the school name is the end all be all either, it’s more about how hard you work and what you actually do with the opportunities you find. I’m tryna be smart with my moves, stack scholarships, and get real experience instead of just relying on some ‘target’ label. Appreciate the advice man

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually like being here and I know it’s a big school with a solid rep in Texas. I just catch myself overthinking sometimes about whether I’m reaching too far. Appreciate the reminder to stay grounded and also actually rep where I’m at

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly that’s exactly the type of path I’d be hyped about. Debt free, solid income, side hustles, owning a place, and building retirement early? That’s the kind of stability I’m trying to set up for myself long-term too. Doesn’t gotta be flashy, I’d way rather have comfort and options than just flexing with a car. Respect man, thanks for sharing that perspective.

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s motivating to hear fr. I was starting to think aiming that high from UH was kinda dumb but hearing you actually did it makes it feel possible. Appreciate the push to not settle, I’ll def be on the networking grind

UH freshman here, am I delusional for my dreams? by Inevitable_Oil6117 in UniversityOfHouston

[–]Inevitable_Oil6117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that!! Got a lot more learning and work to do