 I've had some really, really great experiences in HTM. I got started with HTM because my mom, she is a sous chef. I used to do all these events and all this food and catering and all this type of stuff with her. It made me really fall in love with the industry. I decided to start looking for schools that offered programs like that and of course Purdue had one of the number one programs. HTM has prepared me to be well-rounded and not afraid to try anything new. I'm involved with the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality and I've gotten to travel to Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago, DC within one organization. As an HHS student ambassador, I go to different events. I really just talk about what we offer and kind of the opportunities that Purdue offers and the different routes that you can take and all the many aspects of our different programs. There's lots of opportunities you just have to look. HTM is such a great program because our faculty and staff are so dedicated. They've prepared us so well to be able to do anything and to be so versatile. Our program and our faculty are really helpful in helping us get internships. I'm currently doing an internship with Levy Restaurants as a premium operations intern and that's more learning about the operation of a stadium and an arena. I can accredit most of my success to faculty who have made connections for me and helped me get to the places that I am today. What I would like to do after graduation is work for a convention center or a convention visitors bureau. HTM has really prepared me for that by getting the event planning minor. I know a lot about, you know, how events are supposed to run and how things are supposed to function and just being a good problem solver as well. If you're considering HTM, don't just look at it as being hotels and restaurants. There's so many different jobs and positions out there that people don't consider to be HTM but really it is and the skills that you learn in this program you can apply to any job. HTM is a people's persons type of program so just be yourself and you'll open yourself up to so many possibilities.