Coming into college, I really had no idea what I wanted to study. I ended up choosing business marketing because my Dad is in marketing, though I always had an interest in technology and had a brother who was a cybersecurity engineer. After stepping away from football, I had discussed switching my major with my family and professor. It seemed like the perfect opportunity because I would still graduate on time and the courses I had taken freshman year would count towards my new major. At the beginning of sophomore year, I switched my major to Computer Information Systems and my minor to Cybersecurity. I was incredibly scared at first because I felt intimidated by coding. With training, it became one of my greatest strengths and I now find it easy to do. In addition, I took up a large interest in cybersecurity. 
The University of Tulsa has one of the best cybersecurity programs in the country. I became involved in numerous cyber clubs and learned a great amount. Each cyber meeting would consist of either having a cyber-security professional speak or allowing participants to do hands on labs working through them together. It was a great opportunity that allowed students to take as much as they wanted away from it. I became so interested in cyber security that I obtained an internship in cyber security and made it my main career focus. Initially, I was so intimidated to switch my major that I was pursuing a career I was not interested in, but with the help of my family and my professors who encouraged me to do so it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I would suggest to anyone who is thinking about doing the same to take that leap. If you decide to take the leap such as I did, it will pay off especially if it is something you’re passionate about.