When the author began college, they were unsure of their career path but discovered a passion for advertising and marketing after a class project. They realized they had developed strong creative and communication skills through their work experience and college courses that aligned well with a marketing career. For their final project, the author created a chocolate brand with promotional materials. They enjoyed the process immensely and realized marketing allowed them to utilize their creative, social, and business skills. The author is motivated to further develop their knowledge and explore the many opportunities in marketing.