Photo Story - "A day in the life of Dan"

Dan Swanson (red shirt) and Jerry Newsome (blue flannel) run a hay business going on 20 years.  Dan and Jerry have been friends for over 20 years and quickly fell in love with the hay industry from year 1. Both men love the equipment and say doing hay "keeps them young at heart."

In the Spring (May), Dan (left) and Jerry (right) get out all of the equipment and tractors to check them over, making sure they are ready for use. Dan says, "sometimes it's a boat you just keep dropping money into." As well as checking their equipment, they also cut the edges of the fields and fertilize so there's no weeds.

The whole month of June, Dan and Jerry are in the hay fields. An average day  lasts about 10-12 hours. Pictured here,  Jerry is baling the hay, and Dan checks the moisture of the bales. The moisture should be between 13 and 10, however Dan and his crew shoot for a moisture content of about 11. If the moisture content is too high, it could start a fire once put away in the barn.

Brothers Caleb Finneman (left) and Luke Finneman are two of Dan's best workers. Caleb has worked for Dan for over 5 years and stacks the hay while Luke, who has worked with them for 2 years,  throws the bales up to him. On average, Dan can get about 20 tons of hay off his field, which is 600 bales, weighing in at 65 pounds each.

Alan Murphy (left) has been a client and good friend of Dan's for over 10 years.  Dan has about 8-10 clients that buy from him and another 8 people that hire him and Jerry to cut and bale their fields. The whole process of cutting and baling hay usually takes a week, if weather permits. This year, they had to scramble to get everything done in 5 days because of rain threats.

Week 10 Forum

TOPIC 1: YOUR BEST PHOTOJOURNALISM -- Consider the photos you posted on your blog this term:

1.  My favorite photo I took this term was my action shot photos. It was a challenge and I took so many and very few turned out okay. Out of my action shots, the photo of the moto boot and wheel on the beach is my favorite.

1. All the colors worked out perfectly and the sky was setting just perfectly. This was going to be just a photo for Chase but it actually worked out perfectly for a close up.
2. I think this was one of my best edited photos. I struggled with not wanting to do too much but worrying I didn't do enough. I love the composition of the photo.
3. At the beginning of the term I didn't know anything about photography or photo edited. I always asked Rob how I should change the photo and finally I got to where I didn't need his help, however, I always ask for feedback (just to make sure). I also became more comfortable taking photos of people and not worrying what they might say to me. Experimenting with different angles helped me out a lot when I became more comfortable taking photos. A good example is my first "Humans of LB" vs. "civil discourse meeting" I had way more angles taking the civil discourse meeting whereas for the humans of LB was a single angle.

TOPIC 2:

Week 1 Goals: While taking this class, I hope to improve my photo skills, interactive skills while talking to other students here at LB and computer skills. So far, I am having a really great time in this class and I think it will be really fun.

Response: I improved my photo skills and interactive skills very well! As I stated before, I got more comfortable taking photos of people and asking them questions. As far as my photo skills, I got better at types of photos and angles of photos. Also I had a better eye for what to take photos of. During the Health and Safety fair I had a great time photographing anything and everything around as well as talking to people and getting their story on what they were promoting. 

Lynsey Addario Book Report

Lynsey Addario's book It's what I do is such an inspiring story about love, war and photojournalism.  In my opinion, the most compelling moment of her story was in chapter 13 "I would advise you not to travel", Lynsey was in Somalia photographing the drought victims. She came into a room with a young boy dying of malnutrition, and as she photographed his last breaths she felt her own baby kicking inside the womb. "It was the most incongruous, most unfair juxtaposition of life and death I had felt since I began my journey as a photographer." pg. 257. It is so interesting, and beautiful, the way Lynsey grows as she goes from a freelance photographer with nothing to loose to a mother with everything to loose. In one final moment, she realized what "everyone had been talking about" when they say they could never love anything more, because for so long that thing she couldn't love more was her work. I have a hard time relating to Lynsey, we seem to be polar opposites. Perhaps it is because I don't have a love for photojournalism as Lynsey does. I admire her hard work and over one hundred percent dedication to her career, in which I hope to be with my career, which isn't photojournalism (sorry Rob!). Her techniques were quite interesting to me. While the images were compelling, the angle of the photos was ordinary and the quality was sometimes blurry. The real importance was the content of the photo. It doesn't matter that the photo of the soldiers receiving incoming mortar rounds is blurry. That is what was happening, so she shot it. It shows life in the war. Her portraits are amazing, she is always able to capture the pain in their eyes and the tole war, famine, or malnutrition has taken on them. The beautiful photo of the boy, Khalid was one of my favorites. Lynsey's work differs even from people she has worked and traveled with, such as Tim Hetherington. He took from different angles and photographed a lot more of the US troop side rather than civilian damage of war. My favorite is the photo of Khalid, the young boy who had been hit with shrapnel from a NATO bomb. It was a poster image of who is involved in the war. His innocent, blood spattered face with bandages on it just breaks my heart. The photo of Khalid is talked about in pages 189-193. "I picked up my camera to shoot what I had shot so many times before, then put it back down, stepping aside to let the other photographers have their turn. I couldn't do it that day." Lynsey was in Libya, in 2011, photographing a car that had been blown up by an air strike. There were human remains splattered everywhere. Even though she had experienced this trauma so many times before, she had been pushed to her limit. Throughout the whole book, I'm sure none of us even thought Lynsey had a limit. But everyone has a breaking point. Her's was soon after her son Lukas was born, which gave her more to think about and to worry about. Not only would I recommend this book to everyone, I would read it a thousand more times. It gives a neutral standpoint on the wars, unlike reading through the media. You get both sides of the story told in a beautiful way, with amazing images.

Week 8 Forum

Chapter 9: The most dangerous place in the world, is my number 1 ranked chapter and chapter 10: Driver Expire was ranked number 2. I ranked chapter 9 above chapter 10 because it had a better lesson about photojournalism, chapter 10 was more about the realities of being over in a war torn country.

In chapter 9, "The Most Dangerous Place In The World", Lyndsey and her fellow photographer friend Elizabeth Rubin were on an embed with the US troops in the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. They photographed a lot of injured Afghans who had been brought to the US base. Lyndsey had become close with a few of the troops and began learning about their personal lives and why they joined the army. Her and Elizabeth went out on multiple patrols with the men, which lasted 6 hours. They both witnessed multiple deaths of both Afghans and US troops. On one of their patrols they were ambushed by the Taliban with AK-47 bullets buzzing past them. Lyndsey was alone, trying to get the attention of anyone willing to save her. During that ambush is when Sergeant Rougle, who Lyndsey had gotten to know well, had been shot and killed. That is when Lyndsey knew she had to get out of the most dangerous place in the world. Lyndsey pleaded with Captain Kearney to get her out any chance he could. The next day she was flown out, leaving Elizabeth, who was more than dedicated to her story. Lynsey flew back to Turkey joining Paul at his place. She was overwhelmed with emotion by the sights she had seen in the Korengal Valley. Elizabeth and Lyndsey had discrepancies with the New York Times, on what story line they wanted to show. 

"I couldn't believe Rougle-so vibrant and alive just an hour before-was now dead, in a thick, black, rubbery bag, being carried to the first of so many stops along the way home to his final resting place." This quote stuck with me because of how much we learned about him before, wanting to propose to his girlfriend, all the tours he has take since 9-11, just to have that fresh life with so many goals be taken.

My favorite photo is the blurry photo of the soldiers from the 173rd Airborne as they are being targeted by mortars the Korengal Valley. Even though it's blurry, it shows what she witnessed. That is why Lyndsey went, to document what she witnessed, and that is exactly what she did.

What I learned about being a photojournalist is that without even thinking, you put your career first. When Lyndsey was being shot at on a patrol, she just wanted to get out alive, and to photograph what was happening. Then when the troops dropped a bomb on Yaka China and there were civilian casualties, (Lyndsey and Elizabeth decided before to stay at base with Captain Kearny), she said, "And there I was, stuck with the overwatch team clear across an impassable valley, unable to document the human cost of war. I was there to bear witness but not witnessing anything at all." The fact she was willing to risk her life for the story of human cost of war, was something not everyone is willing to do.

Sports Action

Brad Baker jumps his Honda CRF 450 dirt bike on the dunes in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Chase Stallings stops to take a rest as he watches his buddies ride around the dunes in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Spencer Burnette wheelies his dirt bike on the dunes in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Walker Evans Report

Walker Evans was an American Photographer born in the early 1900's. Walker started photographing in the late 1920’s and like most photographers, he was stuck between paying bill and being dead broke. He had a day job to pay bills, which was a night job so that he had all day to take photos. He is most known for photographing the Great Depression as well as people on the streets of New York in the 1930’s. He called photography a “forbidden fruit” which is why he wanted to do it because he often went against the grain of society. He photographed his interest because it wasn’t really the thing to do, so he did it. Walker started not only photographing people but letters and signs as well. He stated that lettering and signs were very important to him, perhaps because he would like to be a letterer. He always tried to capture the emotion of his subjects. Walker mainly shot in black and white, however he experimented with color but felt that black and white captured the true essence of his subjects. Walker says, "What draws me to street photography is how honest and real it is. However, it can be quite cruel and brutal." He partly did not want to be established at all, when he explained it, it didn’t make total sense but I imagine he just wants to photograph for a purpose not for fame.

My Hometown / My neighborhood

Inn at the 5th is said to be "The best hotel in downtown Eugene." It is a luxury hotel for fine dining, wine tasting and all kinds of shopping wrapped up inside.

Spencer Burnette polishes up his dirt bike just in time for a weekend full of riding at the Oregon coast dunes for Memorial Day.

Taylor Sustello

Week 7 Forum

Topic 1:

1. Karl talked about getting the background before anything. I have never thought of that before, I was always more focused on the subject and the background was just there. Now that I know that, my photos have been 10 times better.
2. Karl also shared tips on how he was able to make subjects more comfortable when taking portraits so they don't look awkward and uncomfortable.

Topic 2:

1. WHAT is your Sports/Action subject? The kids that I babysit play softball and baseball. I think I will take photos of Asher and his baseball team at their game.
2. WHEN and WHERE are you going to shoot it? It is in Veneta, on Monday or Wednesday's game.
3. Karl/Scobel talked about their approach to shooting sports/action. Your approach must include an "overall,” "medium” and a "closeup/detail” shot. While one of these can be a “sideline” shot, you must have at least one good ACTION PHOTO. List your ideas for:
1. OVERALL -- Picture of the teams in the middle of their game, including the outfielders.
2. MEDIUM -- Pitcher getting ready, batter walking to the plate, player getting coached at a base, team cheering on their mates from the bench
3. CLOSEUP/DETAIL -- batter or pitchers serious game face, catcher, foot of a runner getting ready to take off, bats on the fence

COMMUTER: Diversity Day

Sin and Tes Melendez, a brother-sister duo, having fun dancing to the band, Gerencia Elegenta's authentic music.

Whitney Rodgers engages Nigel Higgs in an "intelligent conversation". Her goal is to challenge people to think, either about topics they chose or topics she brings up.

Gerencia Elegenta, a band that includes (from left) Robert Mendez, Daniel Castillo, Jesus Cervantes, and Leonel Alcantar, plays in the courtyard on Diversity Day, Wednesday, May 9.

Week 6 Forum

1. What town/city are you going to photograph and WHY? I will be doing this assignment in Eugene because that is where I grew up and still live and I have a lot of memories in a few different places.
2. Idea 1: Horse center (landmark), Taylor (portrait), riding (activity) Idea 2: Oak grove (landmark?), Owen (portrait), quads (activity) Idea 3:
3. The landmark photo will be the hardest for me because where I hung out and played when I was a child was at my grandmas house in Eugene so I'm not sure what landmark would work with that.

Outline TWO photo stories that you could do for your final assignment.

• Who? Lane County Mounted Posse member; or Dan Swanson (local business owner)
• What? Going on searches, getting ready for a search; going around to get funding and making deals with clients.
• When? Calling on both today (5/11)
• Where? Eugene, Lane county. Eugene as well

Lane County Mounted Sheriffs Posse:

How many horses do they have to take care of

What do they do to contribute to the posse

How do they train for searches

Dan Swanson:
He has his hands in a little of everything so I could photo his days going to visit clients of his business, going to get donations for his organization, or fundraising. 

For both I need to write down my ideas of what to photograph and what to ask so I don't forget. I need to set aside time to hang out with them for days.

Week 6 Free Shoot

Asher plays catcher for the Elmira Screaming Eagles on the 3rd and 4th grade team. Right now he rides his horse Dude and plays baseball, which he likes equally. In the off-season of baseball, Asher plays soccer, basketball and rides horses year round.

Asher Varozza

Audrey plays softball for the Elmira Sluggers where she plays shortstop, first and pitcher. She plays softball, basketball, volleyball and her favorite, riding horses. When she gets home from softball practices she quickly gets ready to exercise  her horse, then it's in the house to finish homework.

Audrey Varozza

Week 5 forum

Lyndsey's work so far has been so amazing. Reading her adventures has opened my eyes to what really happens during the war. The way Lyndsey is able to stay so calm in such stressful and terrifying situations and still be able to capture such compelling images is inspiring. Also, she is quick to think and react to situations that could easily get her killed but she somehow is so calm and can easily lie to keep her identity protected, just to get a shot. Addario wasn't scared of anything to get a photo. She didn't let anything stand in her way, and reading her book, you can tell that photography was her first and only priority. I have learned that if photography is to be my profession, don't let anything stand in your way. Addario has had to give up so much to do what she loves. She has had to go without seeing her family for months to years, as well as having inconsistent relationships and dealing with infidelity. She also has had to learn how to be okay with seeing injured and even dismembered humans who have just been involved in a bombing. So far, my favorite quote is "Please tell the woman we will not hurt her." because Addario showed she knew how to manipulate the men to get what she wanted. She wanted them to know they were making a woman nervous, because in the Muslim world, respect was reserved for women and children. I love the photos that show the landscape of the country, as well as the locals walking in the streets. It shows what everyday life is in a war torn country, and lots of people here don't know what that looks like. I also like the photo of the injured Kurdish peshmerga soldier, helping his fellow soldier who had just been in a car bomb. I like it because it's real. That is what Addario was trying to do, was get the other side of the story over to America and show what happens. This does the job.

Commuter: Extra photos of the Health and Safety fair

At the Youngevity booth, Becky Franklin (left) and Sheryl Franklin (right), promote the health benefits of their products. (From left) Samuel, Ruban, and Nathan Franklin hand out business cards and charm the crowd with their cuteness. Youngevity featured a variety of "Be the Change Coffee" beans that are grown in the Nicaraguan mountains, and flavors made from pure, natural ingredients to help you stay healthy as well as energized. The profits of each "Be the Change Coffee" are donated to the Be the Change Foundation to help support American Red Cross, Make-a-Wish, My Story Matters, and Caterina's Club. 

Griffindor the dog, from Hope Animal-Assisted Crisis Response got special attention from Joyce Gympantasiri as Ginger Nickel tells her about their mission and the work Griffendor does.

Feature Event: Health and Safety Fair

Students and staff enjoy walking around at the Health and Safety fair on Wednesday, May 2, in the courtyard. Mohammed Saeig and Nancy Oliverio, from Kaiser Permanente, hand out stress balls to everyone passing by.

Joe Adamski (left) and Michael Heinen (right) talk about Team Oregon's moto safety program as well as the importance of inspection and maintenance of bikes.

Guess how many seashells are in the jar at the Youngevity booth to win some free coffee!

Week 4 Forum

Topic 1

1. (6.) Editing should maintain the integrity of the photographic images' content and context. Do not manipulate images or add or alter sound in any way that can mislead viewers or misrepresent subjects.

This specific section stands out to me because simple editing to take a shadow away can quickly turn into completely changing the color of the entire photo. Photojournalism should be raw, unedited work to show real life. It can be easy to edit that way because viewers won't know the difference, however, that would be misrepresenting the meaning of the photo.

2. (3.) Strive for total and unrestricted access to subjects, recommended alternatives to shallow or rushed opportunities, seek a diversity of viewpoints, and work to show unpopular or unnoticed points of view.

This section is like rooting for the underdog, which I am all about. Some views go unnoticed or just unrecognized because they are thought to be "wrong", and this section protects that from happening.

3. I would apply different viewpoints to every photoshoot I did. Making sure I get correct information is always my number one priority. I would hate to tell someones story wrong or make someone come off as "the bad guy" when I'm simply just trying to relay what is happening. Always looking for different angles and views can be very beneficial to photographers.

Topic 2

I love this photo of Sarah Melcher's. Her overall photo looked really cool. I like the way the light was shining in a triangle at the top and you can really clearly see her subject as well as the car. It was an awesome angle. fullsizeoutput_19e.jpeg

Samantha's photo of her environmental subject is outstanding. I was watching her have trouble editing because of the bad lighting in the coffee shop and it turned out really great. I love the expression of Holly's face and the background of the coffee machine really compliments the photo. Samantha you did a great job with that photo! Holly.jpg

Topic 3

My favorite part of the book so far doesn't really have a lot to do with photojournalism, but I love learning about different countries cultures, especially those that we hear about in the media, but aren't sure what to believe. On page 57-56, "...It is not only the women who suffer...wearing a burqa is not a problem, it's not being able to work that is the problem." This really stood out to me because what the media has led us to believe about Afghanistan is that men are the rulers over women and women have to conform to men's orders. This is not the case at all, even men suffer. They said that wearing burqas wasn't the problem, they just wanted to work. I always thought 'they must hate that', I guess I didn't even stop to think that wearing an extra piece of clothing is really not a big deal. Addario later stated, "The women also put my life of privilege, opportunity, independence, and freedom into perspective." As American's we really are spoiled and don't know it. We take for granted all of the freedom we really do have. What I learned about photojournalism from Addario was to not be scared to take chances. I have incorporated that into my recent shoots and it really changes the game.

Environmental Portrait: Austin Chatwood

Austin Chatwood is a 22 year old diesel mechanic at Pape Machinery. He graduated from Linn-Benton through the diesel mechanic program. Starting in May, Austin will begin working at the Eugene Pape location. When Austin isn't working he enjoys learning how to line dance.

Austin Chatwood

Environmental Portrait: Bradley Baker

Bradley Baker is a 26 year old fabricating fanatic. He recently got a new job at FM sheet metal where he will be entering in an apprenticeship as well as attending school starting in February. When Brad isn't welding, he enjoys working on his cars, trucks and riding dirt bikes with his wife Taylor Baker. 

Bradley Baker

Week 3 - Civil Discourse Club discussion: Gun Violence

Bert Guptill discusses his thoughts on gun laws with the Civil Discourse Club on Wednesday, April 18. Amy McGill (left) and Frank (right) and Paul Tannahill listen to Guptill's point of view.

Bert Guptill listens intently at the Civil Discourse Club's discussion on gun violence on Wednesday, April 18th.

Students, faculty, and former students find seats to begin taking about gun violence with the Civil Discourse Club on Wednesday, April 18th.

Week 3 Forum

TOPIC 1: TWO PORTRAIT SUBJECTS

Brad Baker, Austin Chatwood

Brad: fabricator, FM sheet metal, Koffler boats. Austin: Pape, diesel mechanic, studied at LBCC

Brad: garage with welder next to him, welding helmet, a project in the background. Austin: wearing

Pape uniform, next to a combine or excavator, holding tools.

Brad: welding helmet, welder, project of his. Austin: tools, uniform

Brad: call. Austin: call.

TOPIC 2: SELF-CRITIQUE --  Now that you've been committing photojournalism for a few weeks ...

1. What is the BEST PHOTO you've taken for this class, and WHY is it your best? The best photo I've taken so far is the one of Sydney LaVoie holding the "I love you" sign. I captured what she was trying to accomplish. Along with the meaning, the lighting was good and her expression was just perfect.

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1. What is the WORST PHOTO you've posted on your blog so far, and WHY did it turn out that way? The worst photo was my first interview photo of Brandon Whaley. I didn't want to take up too much of his time so I quickly snapped a few photos and didn't look at the quality until later that day. I was also really embarrassed to be taking his photo so I just wanted to get it over with.

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1. What SKILL do you feel you have to improve the most to raise the quality of your photos? I really need to learn how to better operate my camera. Sometimes the shutter speed changes and I don't know how to get it back or the photo turns out too dark. I need to spend some time researching and practicing in all different lightings.

Week 2 assignment

TOPIC 1:

Walker Evans 

"He could see the present as if it was already the past.", he photographs life on the streets of NY, within 31 year span, Evans contributed more that 400 photographs and 45 articles published in Fortune magazine. His work reminds me of Addario's. He captures the emotions of street walkers and small cafe workers. Some happy, others sad. He initially started with painting, then worked his way into taking snapshots of his family. Evans eventually dropped out of college and picked up the camera again and began to bring the strategies of literature to photography by photographing The Depression years (1935-36).

TOPIC 2:

So far, I love the book! The detail she provides on her experiences makes it so easy to picture while reading. I feel like I am right there with her as she is photographing in war zones. What impressed me most was her perseverance. With all of her childhood experiences and being shot down so many times when she was first starting out. Not to mention when she almost died a handful of times photographing in Pakistan. Addario's work is astounding. The emotions that she captures are eye opening. Living here in a free country we have no idea what it is like to live in absolute poverty with no water, no food, and the constant fear of being kidnapped or bombed. I think that since we don't experience or know a lot about what is happening in third world countries, we often forget it's real. Addario did an amazing job at photographing reality. The lessons I learned was to not be afraid to get your shot. Addario was never afraid to take photos of people and that is was I am most scared to do. I often think people are going to get mad at me or yell at me. The last sentence of the prelude reads: "I am sure there are other versions of happiness, but this one is mine." This quote tells you so much about her feelings of her career. While reading about her being kidnapped and in the middle of hails of bullets, I am thinking, why on earth is this lady doing this? Is a photo really worth it? But it is worth it to her, and the photo is definitely worth is. She photographed history. Choosing just one favorite is going to be hard. My favorites are the ones she captures of active war and the injuries. That is when it sunk in that this is reality. The photo's of the kids playing around a burning car was just mind boggling. In the states, that would be considered child abuse! I have to say my all time favorite was the photo of the woman with a tear rolling down her cheek. It was just breathtaking with so much raw emotion and reality. I don't know why she is crying, though I know she has many, many reasons to.

Humans of LB week 2

Sydney LaVoie

"I saw a challenge on facebook called the 'I love you' challenge and I wanted to take the day to spread some love on campus. The simplest things can make someone feel better so I wanted to let them know that I love them. I have gotten a couple responses, when I was at the bus stop this morning I saw people just smiling at my sign or just in my direction. It makes me feel good, it makes me feel like I am  able to make their day brightened by the simplest of words. There is so much hate and negativity in the world going on right now with everything that has happened. The way we battle hate is not through hate itself, but through love."

Abby Hardin

"I started here at Linn Benton fall term initially wanting to be a Human Development and Family Studies major but recently I decided to change my major and become a surgical tech. I started working here at the advising center in October. My previous career goal was to be an advisor so this was a good fit, however my goals have changed, but I still like working here. My favorite part about working in the advising center is all the people that work here, they are really funny."

Week 1 Forum Questions

I am studying to be a home appraiser, which is a long process but worth the wait. I took this class because it sounded interesting and I needed the credits if we're being honest. I used to be really into photography, which doesn't mean I was good at it, I tried really hard but I eventually gave up and sold my camera. I consider myself and expert iPhone picture taker though. 

While taking this class, I hope to improve my photo skills, interactive skills while talking to other students here at LB and computer skills. So far, I am having a really great time in this class and I think it will be really fun.

I think photos of people working at LB, either students or adults would make for good photos and stories. Some people don't know all that goes into working at the financial aid desk or the admissions desk. So providing a short story about what they do and how it has influenced them would be eye opening.

Another would be student stories. Finding someone with a special story, maybe the first person in their family to go to college. It will be difficult to find that person because you obviously don't know by looking at them, but it is a good thought. 

Sports photos with focus on a student. Asking how they balance school and sport and the road that got them to where they are today.

Humans of LB

Brandon Calhoun

"I've been here at Linn Benton for 2 years now studying political science. With this degree I hope to eventually be involved in the grander scheme of politics. I am the the president of the civil discourse club at LB as well as a peer leader. My most memorable moment at Linn Benton was when my civil discourse club held the debate on artwork. In my spare time I love to train in MMA fighting, and also teach women's self defense. My dad is my hero, he has supported me in everything I have wanted to do and is the strongest person I know."

Brandon Whaley

"This is my 3rd year at Linn Benton and I am the new student outreach director. I am studying pre-business. My favorite class I have taken so far has been Business Administration 101. It was the class that made me want to go for a Business degree. My future goal is to be the CFO of a major company."