Four years of hard studying never felt so good! I'm not going to lie, it wasn't easy, but when you achieve something by yourself, with your own sweat and tears, and knowing that no one can ever take it away from you, well, it makes you feel empowered.
It's difficult to balance studying and having fun while in university, as there are parties every week, new people to meet and so many fun things to do, so it's important to stay focused and motivated. There were so many times when I felt like quitting, but I always reminded myself that education was something that I would value for the rest of my life.
However, I will point out that I don't think that education equals success. I believe that education gives you the tools to succeed, but perseverance and working hard to follow your dreams are the most important assets of all.
So why did I choose Business? Well, I initially wasn't going to.
I've always loved art and design. As a young girl, I spent hours and hours sketching out floor plans, designing houses and turning them into homes with the most beautiful colours and furnishings. I loved observing my Father, who more often than not, was designing custom things for our home, always with a hint of his Scandinavian roots showing through. When I walked into a room, whether it was a friend's house or in my own home, I naturally would observe how furniture was placed, how it would look better, what colours would work in that room, and a long etcetera., leading to long periods of time spent daydreaming and making my ideas come alive - but only in my small wandering brain. Later on, I started working in the fashion world, which helped me strengthen my aesthetic taste in style, texture and colour.
Sooner than later, I knew I had found my passion: Interior Design.
So when the time came of choosing a degree, Architecture seemed right for me.
However, the Spanish economic recession motivated partly by the burst of the housing bubble did not predict a very clear future for upcoming architects. The fact that Chemistry and Physics were basic subjects did not fully persuade me to choose Architecture either. I knew that in one point of my life I would have to educate myself about how to run a business, especially if I wanted to become an Interior Designer. So, I had to decide between the specificity of Architecture or the versatility of Business. I ended up choosing the latter.
You might think that when getting a degree, you loose a lot of time studying subjects you'll never use, but the confidence, knowledge and self-accomplishment gained is priceless. The hours spent reading, thinking, writing and solving problems trains your brain on a daily basis, and this will improve your basic skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life.
So now starts a new chapter in my life - a chapter full of dreams, excitement and, more importantly, no more accountancy to study (yippee)!
To all of you who are studying or following your dreams, don't give up! The end result will be well worth it, I promise!
Do you also have dreams for the future? What do you think is the key to success?
Love,
Dominique
xoxo
