Majoring in Business – Intellectual Benefits: When I am really getting into studying or writing a paper, I listen to music that pushes me to think and to sustain this effort over time. What is your playlist (or other form of art or music) that puts you into this type of zone? What are you looking forward to studying as an undergraduate business major? When I’m trying to concentrate and maintain focus for a project, I usually use background music as to not distract my brain. I struggle to focus on a task when listening to music at a substantial volume because I get too into it. That said, to put myself into the productivity mindset for these types of projects I listen to songs with passion in their meaning in the alternative or indie genre: Coldplay, U2, Mumford and Sons, Blue October, M83, The Script, Glass Animals, etc. As an undergrad in business, I’m looking forward to see hoe the world of business works in society and how I can fit into it.Majoring in Business – Intellectual Deficits : While our motivational/inspirational playlists for academic work and research inspire us to push ourselves to great lengths in our areas of interest, we also need to consider the Pink Floyd song that is linked to the blog post prompt. Undergraduate business education can be driven by a focus on grades, and landing high paying and high status internships and jobs. This can push us away from intellectual pursuits (similar to “We Don’t Need No Education…..”). Where do you see this in your choice to major in business: I in part chose to apply into business schools because I wanted the practicality of a business degree. I also strive to do well in the classroom because I like to impress others and excel at what I do. However, I am also internally driven to learn more, not always for an applicable purpose. I am currently attempting to dual major in biology because I have enjoyed the life sciences and chemistry a lot in high school. In this way, I am fully exploring all of my educational interests, while also having the practical business background the will aid me later in my career. Other Examples Like This?: With four years of business education in front of you, how do you anticipate being able to take advantage of opportunities for intellectual challenge in your studies and personal/professional development and how can you take steps to mitigate the likely intellectual deficits that can arise through the heavy attention to monetary outcomes, status outcomes and the semester grind for grades? I plan on doing as much as possible outside the classroom in business. I have always done well in the classroom my entire life and I want to now push myself to have new experiences that will build my skills and knowledge database. For example, I want to take on more study abroad trips, internships, and other opportunities to enhance my experience. To avoid the general pressures of business school, I hope to focus on the experience and knowledge that I’m gaining as opposed to the grades. In terms of careers and internships, I have always waited happiness over money because I find it almost infinitely more important, even if the two are sometimes intertwined. While this sounds idealistic, I hope to build enough experiences by working hard at things I enjoy so I can find a suitable career in that field.