One of my hobbies is to play musical instruments such as the clarinet, piano, and the organ. Playing in a band or an orchestra at USU has taught me a lot about professionalism. To play an instrument requires hours of study and practice. My clarinet professor, Dr. Nick Morrison, said that when a musician doesn’t practice the whole band suffers. When a businessperson fails to study and prepare, they bring the team down. Musicians are required to arrive on time for rehearsals, and dress appropriately for concerts. Business people should arrive early for meetings and wear business attire.
The greatest musicians I’ve ever known were extremely passionate about what they do. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” I believe the biggest thing about professionalism is being animated. If a student is going to be a professional accountant they better enjoy accounting. Dr. James Kennedy, a retired forestry professor from USU, taught about “becoming a professional.” He emphasized that students need “to care” about what they’re studying. He also said that if a student truly loves the field they study, they wouldn’t have to work a day in their life.
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