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Accounting in ACE

ACE students discussing policy.

As a junior in the College of ACES, I have had the opportunity to grow and learn within the college, and now as an ACE ambassador hope to share my positive experiences within the college with others. It has been an incredible experience so far working with such friendly, caring and committed professors and counselors. I feel as if I have joined a community with people who strive to form me into a well-developed, highly educated and passionate student. The people I have surrounded myself within the college of ACES are committed and driven to achieve their personal goals, and aim to aid me in reaching my own. I find that being part of such a tight-knit community has made the University of Illinois campus into a smaller place, and I have found a niche within the University. Not only does ACES provide supportive and honest counselors to aid in course registration and finding the right degree for each student, but also encourages students to pursue study abroad programs and multiple opportunities within the college that will assist in their growth process here at the University. I have appreciated the willingness of staff to aid any student who has questions within in courses or about their future, and truly feel the college has given me numerous chances to grow myself professionally and personally.

As I continue to pursue my Agricultural Accounting degree, I work closely with my counselor Ann to plan my future courses accordingly. As an Agricultural Accounting student, I have been able to take a course where recruiters from various agricultural companies speak to our class about their companies and the opportunities available within each. With this course, I have been able to create networks with various agricultural companies, as well as increase my professionalism. This has aided me in determining a company I would enjoy working at, and what culture I strive to be a part of when I graduate University. Within this course, I have created connections with companies such as Crowe Horwath and John Deere. In return, I was able to attend a job shadow opportunity at the Crowe Horwath Indiana office, as well as accept an internship opportunity in the Forestry and Construction Department at John Deere for the summer of 2015. Without the College of ACES and the support of my counselors, I would never have had the opportunity to take the course and create these invaluable connections. Taking a leap to join the college of ACES has been one of the best decisions I have made at University, and am so glad I have had the chance to join such a tight-knight, and dedicated community.