Marissa D'Antonio - Boston College

This past semester at Boston College has been more amazing than I could have ever imagined. I have learned so much from my professors and took several truly engaging classes. While I did take a business ethics class and a business statistics class, I also decided to take some courses to fulfill BC’s core requirements. I had never taken a philosophy or religion class in my life, but I thoroughly enjoyed my course that combined theology with philosophy. We learned about Plato, Aristotle, as well as several other philosophers that truly opened my mind to different ethical philosophies. While I am currently working towards a double major in Business Analytics and Finance, I have found that the core curriculum at BC is very engaging.

The highlight of this past semester has been joining a community service organization called 4Boston. Every Tuesday I take the T into the city to tutor students at the Allston-Brighton Community Development Center. We are committed to four hours of service a week as well as a one-hour group reflection. This has been a truly outstanding experience for me and has helped me better understand the greater Boston community. I have also joined a consulting club called CASE-Impact in which I am currently writing a business plan for a startup non-profit. We are working with the owners and a small group of donors to create a statement that captures their mission, as well as setting long-term goals for the non-profit. This has been a very beneficial experience that will help me as I work towards a career. With the help of MVYouth, I have made a new home here at Boston College. Thank you MVYouth.

Samuel Bresnick - Boston College

My first semester at Boston College has given me some great experiences. Since August 1st, I’ve been working with the BC Football team as a student manager, working 30 plus hours a week. My responsibilities include practice everyday, working with a position group (Wide Receivers), and has given me first hand experience with the operations side of college football. Game days are really exciting and allow me to see the process and preparation for big games, like when ESPN College Gameday came to Chestnut Hill for a primetime matchup vs. Clemson.

I travel with the team for away games and have experienced electrifying college football atmospheres like Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. These are memorable moments. Getting the chance to experience and be part of college football has always been a dream of mine. BC is heading to the Servpro First Responders Bowl in Dallas, Texas. I will be traveling with the team, spending four days in Dallas getting ready for the game on December 26th.

Balancing my responsibilities as a student manager and taking five classes has kept me very busy and on a tight schedule. I have equally enjoyed my experiences in the classroom as well, and am taking a lot of interesting courses. I originally came to school undecided about what to major in, but that changed after I took Microeconomics. I enjoyed the class and find the topics thought-provoking and challenging. I've declared Economics as my major and plan on taking Macroeconomics and Econ Stats this spring semester. I also intend to join the sports department on the school newspaper. I am grateful for the help and support that MVYouth is providing me and my family. You have given me the chance to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity as well as pursue my passions.

Isabella Morais - Wesleyan University

So far, this year at Wesleyan has been both incredibly challenging and incredibly rewarding. I started the semester taking classes for a major that I am no longer pursuing, but I also took courses in Astronomy and Engineering that I never would have seen myself taking. However, all were very interesting, and I am so glad that I went outside of my comfort zone and took those classes. In December, I had the opportunity to run a project period at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School through the Patricelli Fellowship that I am part of at Wesleyan University. I had twelve students and each student was asked to create their own social non-profit that would create positive social change. The experience of teaching was the most rewarding of the entire year so far because I got to apply what I had been doing at school and have it greatly impact the lives of twelve students. At the end of the project period, Pete Steedman, Director of the Charter School, asked me to run another program in the spring and extended the teaching opportunity to peers from the fellowship as well!

I am most looking forward to this upcoming semester, because I will get to declare my major and minor (English, and a minor in Education Studies) and take classes that fit both my major and minor. I will also be focusing on developing a program for schools that implements teaching by Wesleyan students in different Vineyard Schools. My hope is that by the end of 2019, I will have created a replicable program that schools throughout New England can adopt. I am greatly looking forward to this next semester and the rest of the year, and I am even more excited to share the rest of the work I am doing with you!

Danielle Hopkins - Barnard College

During this past semester at Barnard College I have gained important insights about my academic experience. During the month of September I declared a history major with a thematic concentration in race and ethnicity. I also am planning on declaring a minor in Spanish when I return in the spring. I have decided that I also would like to attend law school after graduation. I am very excited to have this better idea about what I want to do with my career. I took some pretty incredible courses this semester including Rhetorical Choices where we learned about speech theory, and practiced different forms of public speaking. I also took two history courses, African American history and European History both of which improved my writing and analytical skills immensely.

While I had an amazing academic experience this semester, I also have engaged in some really cool extracurricular activities. I was apart of the Columbia University Player’s production of the Great Gatsby in October, and I recently just finished training to be a Barnard Speaking Fellow. Speaking Fellows are peer tutors in speech, class discussion, presentations, and interviews skills. I also have continued working in the Barnard Admissions office as a Barnard Student Admissions Representative and acted as the Columbia University Black Theatre Ensemble's Treasurer.

This past semester has been pretty crazy but filled with lots of fun memories with my friends and peers. I cannot wait for my next semester at Barnard where I recently just got accepted into an intensive research seminar where we will be doing a case study on Welfare in Mississippi, which includes a trip to Mississippi in the spring. Thanks to the generosity and support of MVYouth I have been able to continue to grow as a student and an individual. I am so appreciative of everything you do for the island community.

Gavin Leuenberger - Northwestern Michigan College & Michigan State University

Spending the past three semesters studying Landscape Management at NMC and MSU has been a blast. I am currently in my last semester in the program. The time has really flown by! I have learned so much over the last year and a half, from the correct way to train and prune plants to identifying plant pathogens, and designing small and large scale landscape projects.

Over the summer I was lucky enough to work at Landscope Inc. on MV for my internship. Having an internship at Landscope really put everything into perspective for me as far as how important even the smallest details can be. At Landscope, I learned how to use CAD (computer-aided design) software typically used by architects to create scaled drawings of buildings and properties in two dimensional illustrations or three dimensional representations. I also learned how to group and arrange plants in ways that best compliment each other.

My first semester this year I was able to take another Landscape Plants course where I learned a lot more about plant identification, grouping, arrangement, and overall design. I also took a course in Plant Biology where we got to test common household products and fertilizer products on Pisum sativum (common pea plant) and see how they each affected the growth of the plant. I am currently enrolled in a Landscape Maintenance course with MSU and I am learning more about planting, transplanting, weed management, plant hardiness and winter protection.

I am also currently looking into NMC’s Aviation Programs to become certified to fly drones in order to find an easier, quicker, and cheaper way to obtain a base map for designing clients’ properties.

My experience at NMC in the MSU Plant Science and Landscape Management Program has been invaluable! I can’t say enough about the positive experiences I have had and would like to thank MVYouth for making this possible for me.

Shannon Levesque - Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is by far the best place for me to be at this point in my life. The Academy instills three main ideas within us - Discipline, Knowledge and Leadership. These three core values will stay with us for all four years at the Academy. I chose to be a part of the Honor Guard which deals with parades, funeral details and many other out of school events. I have participated in the NYC Veterans Day Parade and will be going to Washington D.C to participate in another parade this Spring. MMA provides a level of discipline that no other school can provide which has been beyond beneficial to me and will continue to benefit me even after my time at the Academy.

A typical day consists on waking up at 0545 for what we call cleaning stations. We go around and clean our dorm from top to bottom. At 0630 our rooms are inspected for cleanliness in somewhat of a military like setting. For example, our rooms are checked for dust and our beds and uniforms have to look a certain way. Wearing a uniform instills a level of professionalism in the cadets, this school is treated almost like a job, arriving early to something is being on time and being on time is late. At 0705 we line up for Morning Formation where all the cadets march out in platoons outside and a muster is taken to make sure every last person is accounted for. Throughout the day you go to classes and then at 2000 we have Study Hours. This is a time where your door is open and your phone is left outside your room and you simply sit down and do your homework. This by far has been the most helpful part of the regiment because you never have a excuse for not doing your work. We go to bed at 2200 and start the process all over again the next morning. Without a doubt, MMA has instilled characteristics in me and has already set me up to live a disciplined lifestyle outside of school that no other college could possibly provide for their students.

Rose Engler - Brown University

The past few months that I have spent at Brown University have been the best of my life. I know that is a bold statement, but it is so very true.

I have found friendships that inspire me and a newfound freedom of expression that is celebrated by those around me. On top of this, I have never felt more intelligent in my life. Each class would leave me wondering what would come next, and giddy about what I had just learned. I would dive into office hours with a page of questions, and I would leave with double. Brown’s flexible curriculum left me taking classes that I adored: Biotechnology in Medicine, The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience, the Anthropology of Culture and Health, and Flat Earth to Quantum Uncertainty: On the Nature and Meaning of Scientific Explanation. The material was difficult, but I found myself choosing to watch documentaries involving the efficacy of CRISPRi, rather than logging onto Netflix to watch Lost. The knowledge was a tidal wave, but by finals, I could surf.

I began my semester overwhelmed with opportunities. Everywhere I looked there was someone to meet and something to explore, so I shopped 21 classes and explored 13 clubs. I bounced from Japanese drumming classes to cheerleading tryouts, and no, I have never touched a pom-pom or my toes in my life. I beatboxed through acapella tryouts, stumbled through dance teams and laughed through comedy troops. After a number of hectic weeks, I settled into a few exciting clubs. In fact, this January I will hop on a plane to Honduras with Brown Global Brigades to provide primary healthcare to underserved populations.

I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the support and generosity of MVYouth. Thanks to their kindness, Brown University has provided an incredible beginning.

Nayson Peres - UMASS

Since my last report I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many new people and learning so many new things that it’d be impossible to write them all down here. The last two semesters have been a positive experience overall, both in and outside the lecture halls. I have taken quite a few pre-med classes (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.) as well as my first ever Portuguese course this spring. This past semester I was intrigued by a course that evaluated the United States’ health care system and the clash of ideas it entailed. Its title - “Health Care for All”- left no doubt about the course’s motives; its this ingrained bias that drove me to leave my comfort zone of presupposed beliefs and seek different, challenging opinions. It is this exposure that has led me to re-examine my beliefs and opinions; to make them more consistent with and anchored by my values.

Over the past year I have also gotten the chance to volunteer at a local homeless shelter, Craig’s Doors, which is right under the church I go to on Sundays. Both upstairs and downstairs, I was lucky enough to meet people invested in improving the community. From classes to clubs to service organizations, this past year I have grown as a person and am truly grateful for the opportunity to have done so.

On a closing note, I’d like to thank all those who have contributed to MVYouth and supported me. I couldn’t be more proud to represent the Vineyard and MVYouth here at Amherst.

Casey McAndrews - Hamilton College

The past year has been full of opportunity and excitement for me. Over the summer, I was lucky enough to intern as a part-time teacher at the New England Center for Children, a school for children with severe autism in Southborough, MA. This was an invaluable experience, as I worked closely with a group of nine boys who brought me an endless amount of joy and deepened my passion for working with children with special needs.

In the past semester, I have continued to be a part of the women’s club soccer team here on campus. We had several games in the fall, playing teams within an hour or so from Hamilton. On the weekends we did not have games, I spent my time volunteering with the HAAND (Hamilton Autism Advocates for Neurodiversity) where we got to spend time with children with autism from the surrounding community.

I took a sensation and perception class in which we learned about the psychology and neuroscience behind how we sense and perceive the things around us. I also spent some of my time doing research with a psychology professor this semester, looking at the meaning-making process in narrative memories. Vertebrate physiology and cellular neurobiology both helped broaden my understanding of how our bodies work on a biological level. I hope to eventually combine my passion for biology and children with special needs in my future career path.

This upcoming spring semester, I am thrilled to be studying abroad in Madrid with the Hamilton College Spain program. I hope to fully immerse myself in the Spanish culture and the beauty of the Spanish language. I am forever grateful for everything that MVYouth has done to support me through all of these experiences. Thank you.

Meghan Sawyer - Colgate University

I can’t believe my first semester of college has gone by so quickly. I feel as though I’ve still just moved in. My experience at Colgate so far has been equally amazing and stimulating. At first the adjustment to a college workload was challenging, but I’ve learned how to manage my time and adapt to the higher academic standards. I’ve really enjoyed my classes this semester. My freshman seminar class is a sociology class on popular culture and contested identities in the United States. We examined how ethnicity, race, gender, class, and other social identities shape the production and consumption of popular culture. This class has changed the way I look at culture and entertainment today and throughout our history. I also took chemistry, multi-variable calculus, and a geology and sustainability class called Earth’s Resources.

Going into college I wanted to try new things, so I joined the Ultimate frisbee team. Ultimate frisbee has been a blast, and I’ve enjoyed learning the sport. I spend a lot of time going to practices and playing in tournaments on the weekends. I also joined the Beekeeping Club. Colgate is a fairly small university in a remote location, but they do a great job of bringing events on to campus. This year marked Colgate’s Bicentennial, and they had a huge celebration with fireworks and an Earth, Wind & Fire concert. I’ve been exploring downtown area as well. The town of Hamilton is a super close community and they have a farmer’s market every Saturday in the summer and fall. I’m so grateful to everyone at MVYouth for granting me this incredible scholarship and opportunity. I already can’t wait for my next semester to start, and I know this is the right place for me. Thank you so much!

Liam Weiland - Berklee College of Music

This second year of Berklee has been nothing short of a reality check for me. I have now nearly finished the core music curriculum, resulting in more available time for studying the more refined subjects I am interested in. Subsequently, this has lead me to really sit down and think about what I want to get out of the incredible opportunity I was given to study at this world-renowned institution. Through this persistent mental dialogue, I decided to switch my major from the original path of “Professional Music” to Electronic Production and Design. The Professional Music curriculum is the best opportunity at Berklee to study multiple aspects of the music industry at once, allowing you to declare up to 3 concentrations of study. As of last year I had declared concentrations in Performance, Music Business, and Recording and Production for Musicians.

I decided to spend this past summer in Boston, staying in the apartment I lived in during my first year of classes and working at a restaurant on Boylston Street. I spent nearly all of my free time working on music, without the distractions of liberal arts courses or the company of friends I made over the past year. Spending this time working on my own projects, I discovered a true passion for Music Production. Beyond just writing and playing songs, I learned how sound itself works, and how to create texture and atmosphere to bring to music. During this past semester I interviewed for and was accepted into Berklee’s Electronic Production and Design program. I am incredibly excited to begin the curriculum next semester and study in greater depth the aspects of the music industry I feel I have the capacity to truly thrive in.

Nicolas Andre - College of the Holy Cross

My first semester at the College of the Holy Cross was a busy one.

From arriving on campus on August 6th for pre-season, to studying overnight on trips all across the northeast, I was always either playing soccer or doing schoolwork. This type of commitment was nothing like anything I had experienced before, but with that being said, I had such an amazing semester and I would be hard pressed to find anything I would’ve wanted to do differently. From an academic standpoint, I found all of my classes to be very interesting, especially a discussion based course that focused on racism and inequality in the first half of the semester and global poverty in the second half. While every class left me almost depressed and thinking about the world’s sins, it caused me to take a step back and look at my own community and my actions in a different light. This goes for both my community on Martha’s Vineyard and my new community at Holy Cross.

I was also given the opportunity to become a part of the Worcester community over the course of the semester. Whenever possible, my friends and I try to go into the city and explore what it has to offer. Whether that is going to see concerts or sporting events downtown or going out to eat when the dining hall food becomes unbearable, the city welcomes its students with open arms.

I had such an amazing semester that was all made possible due to the generosity of MVYouth. The kindness and generosity that is shown to me by this organization is unparalleled. I can’t wait to get started with my second semester in January.

Evelyn Medeiros - MA College of Pharmacy and Health Services

My first semester of the Nursing Program at MCPHS University has been challenging and exciting. I have learned so much in the past four months. My classes have been incredible and inspiring. My favorite course was my Anatomy and Physiology Lab because it was absolutely fascinating, but also my most challenging. I remember on the first day of lab, my instructor went over all of the things that we were going to learn during the semester: the different types of tissues, along with their structure and function, every bone in the body as well as every bump and dent on each and why it’s there, and finally, the entire muscle system. I thought it would be impossible. However, somehow I made it through the semester and learned an extraordinary amount of knowledge about the human body. When I finished that course, I was sad that it was over, but proud that I completed it.

With all the stress of those tough classes, the city has been such an amazing environment for me to have fun and relax when the academics have gotten a little too taxing. Living in the heart of Boston has been an incredible adventure. There is just so much to see and do to get the full Boston experience. Over the past semester I was lucky enough to do so many unique activities such as taking a short walk down to Fenway Park and taking part in the Red Sox parade, and taking a train ride to watch the Christmas Tree Lighting. I’ve been immersed in the vibrant culture of Boston and loved every second of it. The city has an unbelievable atmosphere and I am so thankful that I get to be a part of it.

Paulo Pereira Filho - University of Massachusetts, Amherst

My time at UMass Amherst got off to a quick start as I was busily engaged in my studies as well as in my extracurriculars. I took on six courses, ranging from Organic Chemistry to Accounting to Portuguese, in order to satisfy my Business Management/Pre-Med major requirements. I am also considering adding a language as a minor to my current major. UMass has continued to present me with new opportunities to stay involved on campus. These opportunities have been filled with many experiences, some of the same ones as last year and some new ones. There is not a moment in the day where I feel that I can’t get work done or be involved in some way as there are numerous student organizations, clubs, study groups, and activities taking place on a constant basis.

I continue to stay involved in the Isenberg Real Estate Association, the Isenberg Management Association, and the UMass Pre-Medical Society. I joined the Social-Entrepreneurship Club as well because their ideas and mindset of creating sustainable businesses beneficial to the environment while making the most out of clean energy piqued my interest. I took part in Intramural Soccer and plan on doing it again next semester as well as joining Intramural Volleyball. I have had various volunteering opportunities through clubs such as the Rotaract Club. I continue to grow as a person and continue to learn new things every day. I am looking forward to next semester and will, no doubt find something new to take part in.

I cannot thank MVYouth enough for this opportunity that has been presented to me. I am forever grateful for the generosity and support. Thank you MVYouth for another awe-inspiring year!

Marlla Lemos - UMASS, Boston

This past semester at UMass Boston I had the opportunity to work with amazing professors from all over the world. The amount of diversity on campus is something that I will always cherish. I began my days this passed semester trying to learn a fourth language, which went amazingly well, until I started my Italian final exam presentation in Spanish! After Italian, I learned about Moral Issues in Medicine with the most brilliant professor who also grew up in a tiny island, but her little island was off the coast of England. Later, I learned about fascinating Social and Political Thinkers with a professor from Israel, who knew way too much information about the Peloponnesian war. My favorite class this semester was Immigration Politics, which was taught by an incredible professor who was born and raised in Mexico. Lastly, I ended my days in a cultural food studies class that specialized in Indian cuisine due to the fact that my professor was an Indian chef!

This semester I also had the opportunity to spent time in New York city visiting the United Nations Headquarters learning about public policy. All of these opportunities would not have been possible without the amazing support I have from MVYouth. Thank you to MVYouth for the continued support, I cannot wait for all the opportunities the next three semesters have to offer.

Kaela Vecchia-Zeitz - New York University

In the past year at NYU, I have gone to school both in Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York City. Living in Buenos Aires for the Spring semester of my sophomore year was an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. Along with working on my Spanish fluency, I learned the rich and complex history of Argentina through my NYU courses, befriending locals, and traveling to surrounding provinces. I was especially enthralled by a class taught by an Argentine local, called Queer Cultures and Democracy. It was in that class where I learned about the 1980s and 1990s AIDS/HIV crises that happened simultaneously in Argentina and the United States, and the incredible activism that took place to fight for the rights and lives of LGBTQ people.

Once back in New York City for the Fall semester of my junior year, I was immersed in my social work curriculum, taking classes such as “Human Behavior in the Social Environment,” “Homelessness in Perspective,” and “Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege.” In these past few months, I have learned an immense amount about the social work profession and my place and responsibility within it. I feel humbled and empowered to continue on this path to help as many people as I can. All of this would not be possible without the generosity of MVYouth. Thank you so very much.

Galya Walt - Tufts University

This past semester has been one of the best yet. I started the year going to school early to lead a five day backpacking pre-orientation trip in the White Mountains for eight first-years. It was such an honor for me and my co-leader to be the first to welcome them to college and to watch them grow throughout their first semester. I ended up returning to the White Mountains frequently on weekends this semester as I am hoping to hike all 48 4,000 footers before I graduate. I feel really lucky that Tufts has a lodge in the Whites which makes that area much more accessible.

Academically I loved taking “Medical Anthropology” which further cemented my interest in studying medicine and disease from either a sociological or anthropological perspective. My professor became a mentor to me this semester and I spent many office hours chatting in her office. I feel so grateful for her support and guidance as I begin to contemplate what it is I want to do after Tufts. It is very exciting to have a space on campus to discuss books, questions and class topics on a subject I have found much joy in!

Outside of class much of my semester was preparing for my semester abroad in Cape Town, South Africa in the spring! I am beyond excited to be there and to have the opportunity to explore a new city, study South African history and to travel around the country. I will be studying at the University of Cape Town which I hope will help me meet African students and get a better sense of Cape Town’s culture and society. I am so grateful to MVYouth’s support both at Tufts and abroad. Thank you!

Charles Parkhurst - UCLA

I’m not even two months into my senior year, yet college feels like it’s already reached its conclusion. But despite how this may read, I say it with no sadness at all. Scouring for jobs, filling out applications, and getting interviews lined up is certainly a bit of work, but it makes me tremendously excited for my future and the possibilities that could lie ahead. I am an exceptionally fortunate individual that’s determined to make proud the people that brought me to this point and be able to one day give back myself.

I decided to pursue a major in political science at the beginning of my freshman year with the intent of going to law school. However, after spending the last few years developing a passion for trading the markets and holding a wonderful internship at Merrill Lynch, a career in finance is what I know I’ll thrive in. As I love research and problem solving, I believe I would do very well in a financial analyst or research position.

Because of the wonderful friendships I’ve made and excellent medical care I’ve received, finding work in Los Angeles would be ideal. But I’ve actually applied to firms across many areas, such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and even in other countries. To make myself as qualified a candidate as possible, I’ve also signed up for the Chartered Financial Analyst program and will be studying to pass the level one exam this upcoming June. It will certainly be a large undertaking on top of managing classes and a spring internship, but it will build a vital knowledge base that complements the unique skills I developed from my liberal arts education that will allow me to excel in the financial world.

Anne Ollen - Barnard College

It is hard to believe that my college experience is almost over. My senior year is off to a fantastic start. I have been taking interesting classes, working at my internship, and enjoying all the great things New York City has to offer. I also was recently invited to join Phi Beta Kappa as a fall inductee, which is reserved for the top 2 percent of the senior class. This is an incredible honor, and I want to thank the donors of MVYouth again for their continued support.

After four years, I have learned a lot about myself and my future ambitions, but I am still unsure about exactly how I see myself as a professional. The past two semesters I have had political internships with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and now New York Assembly Member and DNC Vice Chair Michael Blake. These experiences have taught me a great deal about the copious issues facing New Yorkers including safety concerns in public housing, disagreements over the closing of Rikers Prison, and problems with the public transportation system. Additionally, these internships have allowed me to meet constituents, politicians, and activists from all over the city, which provided me a more holistic understanding of the City which I have come to call home.



While I am still uncertain about a future career in politics, I certainly recognize the power that it has to make a difference in people’s lives if used correctly, as there is no aspect of society that is not affected by government policies or practices. In the next year, I hope to get a job as a political staffer in New York or Washington D.C.. By doing this I hope to have a better understanding of whether a career politics is something that I can see myself doing in the future, and perhaps go back to school to get a Master’s in Public Administration. I am excited to see what these next years have in store for me!

Madeleine Moore - University of Chicago

Four years ago, I received a call from University of Chicago admissions office informing me that I had been accepted off the waitlist to the class of 2019. I accepted the offer immediately despite never having visited the campus or the city of Chicago. My first year in Chicago was tough. The academics were unlike anything that I ever experienced and I had not yet learned how to work efficiently and professionally. However, with each quarter I learned more about the world, about good study habits, and about the amazing opportunities University of Chicago offered.

I never would have known to expect my four years would be filled with so many exciting travel opportunities. I've been to Cuba, China (twice), India, the UAE, and throughout Europe. I've had amazing educational experiences through travel that have given me a better understanding of our place in the world and the fragility of prosperity. I also never would have expected I'd major in Economics.

Interning as a researcher at an executive search firm this past summer introduced me to the world of business. It was an invaluable experience which led me to learn a lot about myself. I've learned that University of Chicago has instilled in me a strong work ethic. I've learned the importance of concentration and caffeine. And I've learned to seize opportunities when they arise.

Come June, I hope to be gainfully employed in a job that will catapult me to the Booth School for Business in a few years time. I expect I'll find this job either working in management and search consulting or possibly in politics.