Hello Everyone,

I've recently been pondering over what my impact will be on the College of Business at the University of Illinois once I graduate. This is something that each and every one of us should think about before we leave our respective colleges. In order for me to provide a solid answer to this question, I must first define what it means to be successful.

Success is not defined by how much money one has or how many goals one as reached. To me, success means nothing unless you are able to help someone else along the way. What do I mean by this? Let's say that one of your goals is to get an MBA. It would be great for you to go and get it but what if you could inspire someone else to get an MBA or even a CFA or CPA along the way? Not only would you have met your goal but you would have helped someone else set a new goal towards something that they may have never thought about in the first place. Inspiring others is beautiful, intangible and priceless.

When I leave this campus I want people to know that it's not the color of a person's skin that determines their success but the will and determination of that person to persistently wake up and go after it.

Think about this and let me know what you want your legacy to be.