The journey begins

My fellow students,

The fall season will soon be upon us. The leaves will be changing colors and the next thing we know, the holidays (and, snow) will be here! You gotta love Cleveland! I am already thinking about turkey, dressing, and sweet potato pie. Then, I have to quickly get back on track and think about a couple of important things regarding my future endeavors.
This weekend, after homework and my family, I actually spent some quality time alone thinking about who I am, where I am going, and what I am going to be doing after college. Things can get really hectic at times for me and it is very important to stay focused on the prize; whatever that may be, for me it is the goal of working for a hospice organization and counseling patients and families who are grieving.
I have a lot on my plate and I have to make time to regroup. When that need arises I have to be sure to turn to my support system, and I strongly recommend that if you do not already have one then make a point of getting one. You should have positive people around that remind you of just how fabulous you are; they will listen to you and have your best interest at heart. My support system consists of my parents, children, and some special and key people here at Ursuline that I have come to respect and appreciate their opinions, and after speaking with them I feel as if I can conquer the world!
I realize that there are many challenges in my Ursuline, senior year such as, locating and interviewing companies that will value my degree, possibly and more than likely submitting myself to the GRE, and applying to graduate schools. You probably are wondering why I place emphasis on my “Ursuline”, senior year, I did so because I want you to know that being a part of this community has led me to approach things differently than I would have if I was in attendance elsewhere. This extraordinary culture has heightened my senses towards a need for social justice, encouraged me to reach out to my community and make changes, and engulfed me on a spiritual journey that embraces me. In the end, I am determined to have a career (or, create one) that embodies the woman I have become.
I invite you, my Ursuline community, to share what your challenges are and what resources are available to help you on your journey and become more successful. I share a quote from an anonymous author: “We are often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way.”
Reach out and blog!

Yours truly,
Kimberley H.