Thursday, April 27, 2017

April At Last


Well here it is, my final blog post EVER (in this position at least).  It’s been a crazy fast three years.  It’s weird to think I finished undergrad and graduate school in the same amount of time.  I’ve learned a lot, and I do mean a lot, being in the MPA program.  The program has certainly prepared me for a wide variety of careers and I know I can go just about anywhere I want in the future with this degree (and some work experience of course).  I’ve also been fortunate enough to work with a lot of great professors here in the Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership.  Many of the professors and staff members have been so kind to me and really cared about my well-being and my future.  It’s going to be sad to say good-bye to everyone. 

I have finished my last two courses and hopefully passed with flying colors.  I knew it was going to be tough writing a research paper and doing my capstone, but I only died of stress for just a few days.  Overall I’m pretty happy with the results of my two projects and hope my professors agree.  As sad as I am to leave NKU, I’m really, really, really glad I’ll never have to write a paper again. 

On the job front I’ve had mixed success.  I interview at an arts organization on May 1st for a part-time position as administrative support for the development office.  The position would provide a lot of great experience in development and fund-raising.  Fingers crossed that I can get it.  I will also be staying on part-time at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as a patron services representative.  Now I’ll finally get paid for working there!  I will be able to gain even more experience in marketing and customer service in arts organization.  (Kind of obvious I’m hoping to find a career in arts nonprofits no?).  Don’t worry though, no matter what I’ll be at Skyline for a few more months!

Graduation is in just a few days and I couldn’t be more excited.  I think I’m in a good place to find a full-time job and move on with the rest of my life. I’ve been in college for six straight years and it’s finally time for that to come to an end.  I’m sure one day I’ll wish I wasn’t working full-time and get an itch to get another degree, but for now I’m ready to take more than a few years off.  Peace out NKU, it’s been a great journey.     
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