Hello everyone,
It is a weird feeling to know that this day was real. It is also weird that this is my last blog post. The month leading up to graduation had been pretty surreal. From presenting at my last Undergraduate Symposium to having a recap meeting with everyone at Honors, I couldn't believe my time at Eastern had went so quickly. Some people don't think walking at graduation is a big deal and I respect that. For me, the tassel and the ceremony show the completion of something that has been a big part of my life. I would like to share some pictures of my last final weeks as a student at EMU and The Honors College.
To reflect upon my experience at Eastern means reflecting on what it means to be a commuter, as I commuted to campus until my senior year from 40 minutes away. The Honors College, the events and the connections, made college go from something that I went to just to attend class to something that is like my second home. I moved near campus in 2016 because of my two jobs on campus and my greater connection to the Ypsilanti area. I never would have thought that this would have happened but I guarantee that would not have been the case without EMU Honors. What stemmed from taking one Honors course my freshman year turned into two jobs and a family of friends. Being a commuter allowed me to work on time management and many other skills that I was then able to share with other students once I became involved.
In the Fall of 2014, when I was brought onto the student fellow position at Honors, I was definitely out of my comfort zone. I knew they wanted me to help start a commuter initiative but was not exactly sure how. In the last few years, I feel a greater sense of community has begun. From specific commuter events, to surveys to our awesome t-shirts and this blog, it has grown. I want to thank each and every one of you that has taken the time to click on, read or look at this blog in the last few years. It has been a great chance to grow this program, and also a learning opportunity for myself. I don't have words to explain what Eastern and The Honors College mean to me but I will carry that as I continue on my path in graduate school. I also know that the community here will always grow with the awesome students we have. Keep soaring higher.
Kaylee
