Week 1 Project: My MCBS Story

Before I started the MCBS Program I was managing a Great Clips in Columbus, Ohio and wondering what was next. My goal with my shop was to win a Main Sail and Brand Excellence reward; I managed to do that within the same year. After that, I considered a position as a Business Service Specialist, but they choose someone with a degree that would help with the position. I had always thought I wanted to move up into corporate, but for a decent job you need a degree. But then my husband started at Full Sail University in Game Design, and that gave me a first hand look at what the courses were set up like.

I watched to see how many assignments he done in a week, and when they were due. Because of that I actually realized that Full Sail’s online option was something that could fit into my schedule. I did not have much spare time with managing a busy store and also being a wife and mother. Also to add to that my son has behavior problems that also adds a lot of doctor appointments to my schedule as well. So seeing first hand how much time I would have to dedicate made my decision to go back to school easier.

Because of that I started looking around at what courses were offered online that peaked my interest, because I really did not know what I was looking for or what I really wanted to do. Originally I found the Public Relations Master’s Degree, but I needed a different degree to start with. Because of that it made for a lot of researching until I found the right course. Until finally I found the MCBS program, and it interested me because not only will it lead to a new career option after school but I can also use it at my current job now. Another benefit was that it offers more than just public relations, so I have options. And ever since I decided to pursue my passion for media and I am enjoying the journey along the way.

The two blogs I read were Amy Kilgore’s and Karen Ramirez’s. The things that I found helpful or supportive from these two blogs were different for each person. From Karen’s story I can relate to having my husband support me to go back to school and needing the flexibility, and the will to do more with a career. While what I found helpful from Amy’s requires a little more explanation. She also has worked in the hair business, and here in Ohio there is a pattern to what happens. Typically people who get a Cosmetology license will go into the healthcare field because of how closely related some info is. Well that is not the field I wanted to go into, and when I say what I am going to school for customers just look at me and say “Well you must be serious about this then.” So for me it is just nice to see another hairstylist going for something out of the norm for what happens here in Columbus, Ohio.