Read below to learn about Stacy’s experiences engaging in career exploration, and finding her academic passions!
1. Tell me about yourself.
My name is Stacy Ramirez and I work at the Fleishman Center as a senior peer consultant. I love helping people, learning new things, and being able to take part in new experiences. Some of my hobbies include playing video games, drawing, and teaching myself new things.
2. What is your current area of study, and what decisions led you to choose this path?
I am currently a Junior majoring in anthropology. I was originally planning to major in Philosophy, Politics, and Law, but I realized that I just wasn’t very interested in the classes that were a part of the degree requirements. Instead of freaking out, I decided to focus on my general education requirements and deal with declaring my major in my sophomore year. I ended up taking Introduction to Anthropology and I fell in love with the field immediately. The way my teacher spoke about every subject and the passion she showed within her lessons really appealed to me.
3. What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping people in any way I can. This interest has led me to become more of a team player, such as picking up last minute shifts when coworkers do not feel well or volunteering to work big events such as the Kickstart Your Career event. Additionally, I do my best to look for various volunteer opportunities, such as the Binghamton Two Degree Festival and donate to charities when I can.
4. Throughout your time at Binghamton, how have you engaged in career exploration?
I have engaged in career exploration by using the resources available through the Fleishman Center. For example, I used Mentor Match to connect with a Binghamton Alumni who works in a field I was interested in and met with her for an informational interview. During the interview, I asked her questions about what classes led her to make her career decision and how she feels as a woman in the same work environment that I potentially wanted to work in. The conversation gave me more insight into the field and what an average day looks for her which ultimately helped me decide to continue exploring different careers.
5. What advice would you give to fellow Binghamton students in regard to career exploration?
The advice I would give to fellow students is to make the most of their resources while they can. They should use Mentor Match as well as set up an appointment with a pro-staff member for career/major exploration. These are super helpful resources and can help make it easier for you to figure out exactly what you want to do in the future.
