Back to the Future

I spent the weekend in DC visiting my family, enjoyed the gorgeous weather, and went to a few of the Smithsonian museums, as well as the National Zoo!

Makes me wish that I was able to participate in the CRS Maymester in Washington, D.C. for one year; but I always had plans to make it back for in Dallas. During the two weeks, they live in Washington, D.C. and learn the way political communication theory works while one the ground experiencing it. There is also the opportunity to meet and talk to alums who work in the D.C. area. There are tons of opportunities like this for students to take advantage of, I just was never able to make this one work for me.

For instance, we're finalizing plans for a Lambda Pi Eta (my academic fraternity) trip into NYC to meet with alumni in the next few weeks. I'm excited about it because it'll be my last real hurrah while in school. Hopefully, I'll make a good business contact and be able to form a relationship with an alum I can go to for advice in the industry.

Lately (mostly because I'm graduating), I have been thinking about the future and jobs, and even though I won't have a job to step into the day I graduate... I think I'm in a pretty good position. Between the internship I am working now, the classes I have taken, and the skills I have strengthened while here at Syracuse, I know I'll get a job somewhere down the line.

For now, however, I have to focus on my two major papers, one term paper, and the final legs of my Web site project.

Today, it's back to work on the Sports Journalism paper. (And I'm almost finished with my Lit Review!) My plan is to finish up the draft today and email it to my advisor on the project. From there, he'll be able to help me guide exactly where I want the project to end up and polish the writing and information. After that, I'll be in good shape for my final presentation on graduation weekend.

I am really looking forward to graduation though! My family will be here to celebrate with me... I just have to get all my work done first. So, it's back to writing for me - although, there isn't much else I'd rather be doing anyway!