A little about me

My name is Doug DeGroot, and I am a senior at The University of Montana. I am fortunate enough to have grown up in Missoula, and have come to love the outdoors. The recreational possibilities around Missoula are endless if you are willing to go out and try them. From skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking, rafting, tubing the Blackfoot and folfing I am constantly enjoying our beautiful surroundings. I was also on the Powell Ranger Station initial attack fire crew last summer. Although I would not want to make a career out of such a physical job, I really enjoyed traveling around the western U.S. working and camping in the woods. Its also a good way to save some money to be able to travel and ski during the winter, which was my main motivation for working all summer. Skiing is definitely the thing that I am most passionate about right now, because I have yet to find anything that is so much fun. Skiing allows you to be very creative, and even scare yourself if you want to! Unfortunately the last month or so has not been more like spring rather than winter, but I am still hoping for a few more good storms. Currently I am studying Information Systems in the School of Business Administration, and plan on graduating next year. I took a long time before declaring my major, but eventually decided upon I.S. for several reasons. Professor David Firth is partially responsible for this. As a student in one of his classes last year, he would frequently tell us of the importance of I.S., as well as how successful I.S. majors are in the business world. Another reasons for choosing my major was my oldest brother who graduated from U.M. with an I.S. degree, and has found a good job here in Missoula, and is doing very well for himself. Although I am unsure of what I would like to do after graduation, I do know that I would like to find some type of technical job in Montana, or the northwest. I would also enjoy working for a company that I am passionate about such as a ski resort, or and outdoor company etc. Pray for snow!