Beginning of the End

It’s the final countdown. I have a little over 20 classes left, and the last one ends next Friday at 3:00 PM.

I can’t imagine leaving Mercer. I am incredibly excited to start my new work-life journey (I think I’ve had a count down since August), but it’s insane to think that I won’t be going to class, heading up meetings at 7,8,9PM, and spending excess time in the RHA office in Plunkett.

I have made so many memories at Mercer. Mercer is where I blossomed into a student leader. Mercer is where I met my future-husband. Mercer gave me opportunities to participate in undergraduate research. Mercer gave me the opportunity to make a difference.

Yesterday afternoon, I picked up my Tift Scholars Medallion. It was my first official piece of graduation regalia! Such a weird feeling. I have loved the Tift Scholar’s program. It has been an absolute joy to meet new Mercerians who have already displayed such a love for the world.

Shortly thereafter I attended my last Student Leadership Banquet. It was an incredibly strange feeling, hearing tales of the convictions, integrity, and leadership qualities of my peers.

I am so happy that I made this journey with them. I could not be the person I am today without that level of accountability, that encouragement to keep going, and support of my own thoughts and ideas. I was honored to be recognized as a recipient of Who’s Who (though I was already aware of that award) and a BEAR Award for Campus Contributions.

I am so excited to find out what’s next. I have had the best mentors over the course of 4-years and I know I am prepared for the next leg of my journey.

Stay tuned for pictures of my decked out cap.