My Overall York College Experience In Achieving Three Major Life Goals

The overall York College experience assists me in achieving three major life goals. My first goal, working in a human resource generalist position, is greatly advanced by my academics. In order to achieve a human resource generalist position, I must have a human resource management degree; York College puts me ahead of other human resources majors by requiring me to participate in a wide variety of business courses during my first couple years, then diving into career-specific courses. These courses construct a versatile business foundation that grants me more diverse knowledge and increases my versatility - this in turn increases my value to future employers. Thanks to the college’s volunteer opportunities, my goal of making a difference in the lives of others through service is to thrive. The college’s

By taking advantage of an opportunity to serve at a physical therapy center, I was able to explore an entirely different way to serve others and give them joy, which has empowered me to volunteer more so I can fill myself and others with joy and purpose. Not only is York College encouraging me to find an HR generalist position and create positive change in the world, but they are supporting my physical, mental and emotional health. For example, the supportive and empowering work community at the Grumbacher Center bolsters my mental health. My coworkers and managers feel like friends that I can rely on, people that I can open up to and not feel judged. In addition, they have encouraged me to strive for excellence at work and in academics, further bolstering my mental health. I increased my physical health when I worked out at the state-of-the-art fitness center that Grumbacher has, in addition to eating healthy meals at the dining halls. Working out at the fitness center has made me stronger and encouraged me to live healthier by engaging in a fulfilling