Here at LCC students can study a variety of topics, and choose from a list of majors. Business is a popular major of study for many students, including international students. I recently changed my major to business, and interviewed two students who were about to graduate LCC with their Associates degree in business and then transfer to big U.S. universities to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in the field.
Maritza, Business, China
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What made you choose Business — and did anything surprise you about it once you started?
When I was in middle school, math was my best subject, and I got first place in the middle school final exam. I enjoyed the logic and the sense of achievement that came from finding the correct answer. Those experiences inspired me to pursue Business and explore more possibilities.
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Which course did you find most challenging, and how did you get through it?
I thought ACCT&203 was the most challenging course because it not only builds on ACCT&201 and ACCT&202, but also introduces new formulas and requires a deeper understanding of different business situations. When I was confused about a question, I reviewed all the materials that the instructor provided in Canvas and searched online using specific topics and keywords to find detailed explanation videos.
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As an international student, what was the hardest part of adjusting to the Business program — and what actually helped?
The hardest part was analyzing business cases and understanding professional business terms in English at the same time. Sometimes I understood the concept but needed more time to connect it with the business situation in question. What helped me most was reviewing class materials repeatedly, taking notes, and searching for additional videos and examples online.
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What do you want to do after LCC, and how does Business fit into that?
After graduating from LCC, I will transfer to Purdue University as a Business Analytics and Information Management major. Business fits into my future because it impacts my life in many ways, such as helping me make better decisions in my studies, understand consumer behavior while shopping, manage personal finances, and analyze problems logically.
Yu, Business, Japan
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What made you choose Business — and did anything surprise you about it once you started?
Because I want to be a business consultant who connects businesses between Japan and the U.S., I chose the Business major. And I was surprised to find that I needed to take many math classes rather than business classes in the first year.
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Which course did you find most challenging, and how did you get through it?
I think that the accounting class was the most challenging one because there are many concepts and proper formulas for each type of business, and I needed to use multiple formulas at the same time. I could get through it by working with my classmates and asking my professors.
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As an international student, what was the hardest part of adjusting to the Business program — and what actually helped?
First, it was hard to communicate with my classmates and to ask for help solving problems. But I could gradually have conversations with them by starting with small talk outside of class.
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What do you want to do after LCC, and how does Business fit into that?
I’ll transfer to the university after graduating from LCC. After completing my bachelor's degree at the university, I plan to find a job in Japan to actively connect businesses between Japan and the U.S.
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