Honor Society® member
Leslie Benavides
- business administration
- Class of 2024
- Brownsville, Texas
Member since December 2023
About
I characterize myself as a highly creative and determined individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. My inclination towards business emerged early in life when, as an elementary student, I initiated my own candy and drawings business as a joke, then became fond of it. Beyond personal ventures, I have contributed to the Texas Southmost College’s Marketing Department, providing a unique student perspective to enhance the college’s appeal to the newer generation. My involvement extended to modernizing visual materials such as maps and flyers, contributing to the overall improvement of the college’s image.
Driven by a pursuit of personal success, I define success holistically, encompassing knowledge acquisition, and achieving personal, economic, and mental stability. I approach life as a series of challenges that I am determined to overcome.
Education
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Texas Southmost College
General Studies
2022 – 2024
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I aspire to pursue a career in the business world, focusing on marketing. My objective is to secure an internship in marketing to gain practical insights beyond theoretical knowledge from books. Following years of professional experience, my ultimate ambition is to establish my own marketing firm. While I acknowledge the challenges ahead, I am resolute in my commitment to navigate this path and achieve my aspirations.
- Graduate school interests
I plan to pursue graduate school once I have achieve greater stability, both personally and economically. This will ensure that I can effectively manage the demands of a master's degree alongside potential entrepreneurial endeavors or professional commitments.
- Outside the classroom
As time has passed and responsibilities have increased, my daily activities have transitioned from juggling three to four hobbies down to one or two. I've gravitated towards pursuits that are time-efficient and don't demand consistent commitment, such as reading books, knitting, practicing yoga, and indulging in my deep admiration for the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Despite having cherished ballet as a hobby during my younger years, the demands of work and school led me to part ways with this 13-year-long passion.
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
