This fall I went into my senior year at Northeastern University without knowing that it would be my senior year. I was originally on the 5 year track, but was presented with some exciting opportunities that changed my plan. A year ago, I was thrilled at the idea of co-oping as a software engineer at HubSpot, though it felt like a distant dream given the competitive interview process mixed with a good amount of self-doubt. Everything shifted when, only hours after submitting my resume, I received the at-home assessment. Over the next two months, I poured myself into learning software basics and just about everything HubSpot, juggling classes and my social life (10 roommates!), and navigating four rounds of interviews. I was at Trader Joe’s when I received the co-op offer, and I’ll never forget the immense pride I felt in that moment. I was glad that I pushed myself even when it felt super daunting. I explored Europe and worked on the Vineyard throughout May and June before packing up for Boston in the beginning of July. I’ll admit, after all of the work I’d done to get the position, I was nervous that I may not even like working as a software engineer. Well, turns out I didn’t just like it—I LOVED it. I felt challenged yet supported, capable with so much room to grow, and excited to get to work every morning. At the end of the co-op, I was thrilled to say “see you later” instead of “goodbye,” to HubSpot as I’ll be returning full-time this fall after graduating in May. As I prepare for my final semester at Northeastern University, I cannot thank MVYouth enough for the support throughout the last four years. I have learned so much throughout my time at Northeastern, a ton about computers and software, but more importantly about friendship and about myself. Thank you MVYouth!