I was born and raised in Wheaton, Illinois, about 30 miles east of Chicago. Starting at a young age and continuing throughout the years I had the opportunity to travel to different countries all around the world. Because of these experiences I have had while traveling, I chose a major that would allow me to have the option of international travel in my job. I chose to come to ASU and enroll in their BIS program because it allowed me to specifically choose two concentrations that best fit my interests. The two areas of study that I have chosen for my degree include International Business Studies and Economics.