As I sit here writing this exactly one month from the day I walk across the stage, I can only wonder what I would have done without the people at Longwood and my time on The Rotunda.
People often thought I was a communication studies major because I was a part of the school newspaper, but this is completely inaccurate. The Rotunda was always a hobby for me and one of the first organizations I joined on campus at the end of my freshmen year.
I had previous journalism experience in high school and wanted to continue that experience on an entirely different level in the college realm. I immediately jumped into an editorial position and do not regret it for a minute.
While I am not pursuing a career in journalism, I will greatly miss my time with The Rotunda. This organization has helped me grow into the individual I am today and has provided me with so many connections.
I am not going to lie and tell you it was always easy, because there were times and situations where I continually asked myself why I was doing this. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I knew I made a commitment and have learned all setbacks happened for a reason. Two weeks ago, I was honestly sad as my time on the editorial staff came to a close and I passed the torch on.
I want to thank the entire editorial board, both past and present, for welcoming me in with open arms even though my major was nowhere close to the rest of yours and for having faith in me. I also want to thank Longwood for providing me with so many wonderful opportunities.
The memories I have made here will travel with me as I move on to West Virginia to pursue a doctoral degree in audiology. Longwood will always have a piece of my heart and so will the people I met along the way.
