As a person that strives to build on new experiences and educational opportunities, I was very excited to learn about the co-op program provided by Ryerson University. I am very thankful to the professors and university staff that have promoted this program because due to them I was able to learn about this opportunity. As a going-on second year Accounting and Finance student, I see this co-op program as a chance to apply my knowledge and previous experiences to real-life scenarios in the professional business world. During my first year at the prestigious Ted Rogers School of Management, I started my university experience strong by managing my course load along with a part-time job and extracurricular activities. This hectic lifestyle has allowed me to …show more content…
Unfortunately, I was not able to finish one of my required elective courses due to a family situation that occurred before my midterm resulting in the course being dropped. But as the determined and goal-oriented person as I am, I have created a schedule that I am determined to follow to make sure I am back on track and in the same position as my fellow colleagues. My volunteer and work experience has allowed me to gain people skills that are essential in a business workplace. As a crew member working at McDonalds, I have gained great teamwork, co-operative and communicating skills that have been applauded by senior colleagues and managers. This job has also helped me learn how to provide great customer service and gain emotional intelligence that is