Thursday, June 10, 2010

Graduation


Today I am officially done with my masters in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. The graduation ceremony, which I missed, was weeks ago but I wasn't officially done until my courses at AGS this semester were complete. Now I am done and only have two more semesters and a thesis between me and my second masters in International Relations and Diplomacy. It feels weird to be done. In a way I have felt done with Arcadia since last June when I drove away from my apartment in Glenside for the last time. Throughout my internships, thesis writing and classes at AGS I haven't felt particularly close or connected with Arcadia...but it is weird to be officially done. Most of all it is sad to realize a chapter in my life is officially closing, a chapter that had so much growth, new learning, fun adventures, and absolutely wonderful people. It is the people I miss the most. Somehow while I was still in classes these past few weeks I still felt connected to the people, now it is real that was have all gone our separate ways - some never to be seen again. I will miss all of the IPCR group, each and every one of them had a part in shaping me into the person I am today. Congratulations to all of the class of 2010 and best of luck on your new endeavors, I am confident that you will each have a piece of making the world a better place. (The picture is old, from the IPCR trip to Ireland in 2008 but it is one of my favorites and it always make me smile and think of the wonderful people I befriended during my time at Arcadia.)

2 comments:

  1. Yea, you go girl, getting TWO Master's. I hope the diplomacy program is a lot more challenging and satisfying for ya than IPCR was... :)

    CONGRATS! One degree down, one more to go. You're awesome!

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  2. haha forgot about this picture!! Just for the record, I feel lucky to not be one of the people you will never see again. :0) enjoy your travels!!

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