This last Saturday I had the opportunity to attend the Sullivan University Spring 2013 Graduation ceremony, it was so nice to be able to support all of my friends who graduated this last year. While I was watching my classmates walk across that stage and into the next chapter of their lives, I realized something very simple but powerful: as students, we do what it takes to be able to do what we love.
My mom always says, "When you're a student you can have Good Grades, a Great Social Life, and a Good Job. But, out of those options you can only pick two!" Being a student is a lot of work, late nights, big papers, cram sessions... but it's worth it when you get to spend 9:00 to 5:00 doing what you're passionate about.
I just finished the first month at my internship for the Event Management and Tourism program, I am a part-time Customer Service Representative at the Louisville Visitor Information and I love my job! I spend all day helping people plan their trips and telling them all about the fun things to do in Louisville. Not only is my job fun, but because I work for a branch of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau I now have access to career opportunities I would not have had if I was competing with all other graduates with no prior experience.
While you’re reading this, whether you’re a current Sullivan student, deciding whether or not Sullivan is right for you, or graduating in 7 weeks like me, just know that:
If you do what it takes, and you’ll be doing what you love sooner than you think!
Trust me ;)
Kellie Pina
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