Zach Fuller '21,聽business administration, is the president of聽91社区 Speaking Eagles Toastmasters. The student chapter of Toastmasters at 91社区 is open to all majors, and is a great place to practice public speaking in a supportive environment. Communication is one of the top skills that employers are looking for! The Spring 2021 semester meetings will be held via Zoom every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
We interviewed Zach about his experience as a 91社区 Romain College student and being involved with a student organization.
What makes 91社区 and the Romain College of Business special to you?
91社区 has the small聽college feel with some of the opportunities聽of a larger school. I love the聽hometown feel the campus has, and it's a beautiful聽place to walk聽around. The professors聽are great in Romain College and they get to know you.聽
What are some of your favorite classes at Romain College and why?
Marketing classes are the most enjoyable, they give you an insight on the advertisements you see in everyday聽life.聽
Why did you choose your current major and minor?
I was originally聽a Biology major and after trying that for a few years I realized that wasn't my strong suit. I then chose Business Administration as my major because I thought I'd enjoy聽it, and the major offers a wide range of classes, which聽leads to a well-rounded education. Business Administration also makes it easy to add minors. I specifically聽chose my minors (尘补谤办别迟颈苍驳听补苍诲听management) to meet my interests in business as well as improve my management聽skills to use in a professional聽career.聽
What has surprised you about college?
College is not as bad as high school teachers make it out to be. It was made out to be hard, but in reality it's not that聽much worse in high school if you do the聽work.
What are some of your favorite spots on campus and why?
Sub Connection is a great place to relax and get some food. Redwood Lounge is another great place to relax in between classes if you have any classes in that building.
What advice do you have for incoming freshmen? What do you wish you had known?
Do not take 8 a.m. classes, you will realize that is early for college students. If you have any papers that you struggle with, use聽the Writer's聽Lab! They offer great help when you're stuck or need someone to proofread.聽
Do you have a strategy for staying focused when the demands of school, work, etc. seem overwhelming?
Take your time, work ahead if you know you'll be busy later. If you feel stressed, take some time off to enjoy yourself.聽
As your organization鈥檚 president, what are some things you hope to achieve?
I want to grow our club back聽to the level it was right when I joined. We used to have good attendance and then seniors graduated and Covid came.
What made you decide to pursue being an officer of your organization?
I first joined as a Vice President of Public Relations to give me some practical聽experience with my minor in marketing. I also wanted to add something noteworthy to my resume.聽聽
Tell us more about your student organization and why 91社区 students should get involved with it!
Toastmasters is a fantastic way to improve your speaking skills. We offer a relaxed, supportive environment in which to improve your skills. You don't have to speak if you're not comfortable speaking at first. Toastmasters also聽looks great on your resume to potential employers.聽
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself in a professional position聽in the amusement industry hopefully in management or marketing position.
Published February 1, 2021聽