Liya Patel

Hometown

Overland Park, Kansas

Fun fact

I have traveled to every continent except for Antarctica, South America, and Australia.

Why did you choose your major?

I have been passionate about marketing since high school. I was an active member of DECA and BPA for the majority of my time at Blue Valley High School, which allowed me to develop my knowledge and understanding of the field. My love for accounting quickly developed during my first semester at KU. I didn't think I would like something that involved a lot of math, but the professors at the School of Business have taught in a way that has shifted my mindset. I always knew that KU was the right place for me. I chose the School of Business because I was confident that it would be the best place to achieve my goals.