Derek Bear
Derek Bear, a sophomore at 91吃瓜, takes the term 鈥渂usy鈥� to the next level. Aside from studying Computer Information Systems, Bear works on campus in the IT department. His skills come in handy outside of 91吃瓜 as well working with a local technology solutions provider and executing livestreams for Valley City Public Schools鈥� sporting events. Bear fills any extra time he has volunteering for the and running his lawn mowing business.
Why did you choose 91吃瓜?
I chose 91吃瓜 because it has the major that I want, and I am from Valley City, so it was a no brainer when the opportunity came about. I was also grateful I could keep my many jobs around town some of which include a mowing business and my high school tech job.
What is your major and why did you choose that major?
My major is I chose that because it fit well with the IT job that I want to go into, and I enjoy working with computers. Additionally, it can get me nearly any IT job around the country with better wages.
What motivates you?
I would consider myself money motivated. You only have one chance on the planet so why not live it to the fullest? You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping and 1/3 of your life working or going to school. Factor in a variety of other things and you have far less than 1/3 of your life to live. So, make the most of it. Believe me, hard work pays off.
Any interesting backstory that you would like to share?
My whole life I was going to be a construction manager until my junior year of high school. I had been doing lights and sound for our high school theater and knew a fair amount about technology in our buildings. I was offered a job to work with the technology coordinator, Bryan Kriewald, at the high school and he convinced me to go into the IT world.
