The Grand Finale!

Keri S.

June 15, 2010 - 11:45 PM

Seeing as this is my final blog, I wanted to say a few things about my experience and my year. I am currently sitting in my room, surrounded by a stack of boxes in an otherwise empty closet and nothing but a change of clothes and my computer left unpacked. My bed is the only thing left in my room, and all of my life possessions are crammed into my living room. Tomorrow I am moving back to Salem to take a little bit of time to relax and calm down before completely dedicating myself to a career.

I started out this year knowing it would be my last at the University. After three years of life changing experiences and learning, I knew that the final year would be even more amazing. And sure enough, it has been. This by far has been the best year of my life, and I cannot believe it is at an end already. Over this year, I completed 7 large group projects, including projects where I collaborated with real businesses in sports business world. Also this year, I completed two internships for the YMCA and MyEugene and held two jobs as a student blogger and a receptionist at the Lundquist College of Business Undergraduate Advising Office. Finally, I was a peer advisor for the business school and an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi. I have learned so much with every class and every experience, and am so fortunate to have had all of these opportunities. Through every point this year, I have met so many amazing people. My peers, group members, friends, professors, and colleges have all done so much to enhance my education here, and I hope to stay in contact with them all.

This blogging job has been such an amazing experience, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to share my experiences as a student here at the University of Oregon with all of you. There are so many great programs and services that make it campus feel less like a school and more like a home. I am so thankful for everyone who has made my dream of finishing college and of being a duck a reality.

This job has helped me discover my passion and love for blogging and online marketing, and has allowed me to experience and contribute to the social media campaign for the University. As a fairly private person, this blog has helped me to expand a little out of my comfort zone and become more open. The rewards of these challenges have been outstanding, and I have really enjoyed brainstorming and contemplating what I am going to share with you all next!

I truly believe in the slogan "Once a duck, always a duck", and know I will always carry a piece of the University of Oregon with me. Whether it is cheering for the ducks on the football field, sharing my business insights and wisdom to future business students, or simply puddle jumping when everyone else runs for their umbrella, I will always be an Oregon girl!

For those of you who are interested, I am going to continue blogging as I start the next chapter of my life and begin the career search. My new blog can be found at www.ksime.tumblr.com. Right now it is a work in progress, but I look forward to interacting with you all there! Thank you to everyone for a great year for all the support and love you have shown me!