From the first semester, I knew that what I learned within this department would set me on a new path in my life. I have learned more in one year here than I thought possible. Everyone here has a different background and area of interest, making every conversation unexpectedly exciting. I have been challenged intellectually and accepted within a group who I believe will be lifelong friends. Upon graduating I would love to work in a journal or a newspaper, being a part of a team that brings out the voices and the stories of the next generation. More importantly and with certainty, I will take what I have learned and implement it in community organizing, in the effort to bring about a better future.