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Baltimore Trip

This past weekend’s trip to Baltimore was bittersweet for me because although I enjoyed myself, the fact that it was my last trip with PLA lurked in the back of my mind.  That being said, it served as a reminder of how lucky I feel to have been selected for this...

Power of Optimism

For most of my life, I have been a fairly optimistic person, but over the past few years I have definitely become more cynical.  This change began to take shape right around the time I came to college and started to become more informed so it is hard to say whether...

Lincoln’s Mixed Legacy

Prior to the 2016 election, I never paid as much attention as I should have to the role of presidents in the United States.  I would do my best to stay informed on national as well as global issues but often without a deep consideration for the president’s individual...

Home Stretch

This summer has been a rocky one for me, but I am so relieved to know that I am finally in the home stretch. Last week marked a huge milestone in my internship as I shared out the findings and analysis I had been working on all summer to the necessary stakeholders. ...

Facing Stress

This week was without a doubt the most difficult of my internship thus far.  I’m on a team that is completely new to the business with a manager that is new to United States and to say my project is ambiguous is an understatement.  I’ve been trying to take it one step...

Turning Point

This week marked a personal turning point for me in my internship.  Up until this point, while I have enjoyed the company I am working for, I haven’t found satisfaction in my role and my summer project.  Even though the placement is temporary and I’d be able to work...

Week Three

As I wrap up the third week of my summer internship, I already have a lot to reflect on.  While I have no regrets about choosing to take this internship over others, I am already at the point where I find myself constantly thinking about whether or not I want to work...

Thesis Challenges

Up until a few weeks ago, I had been surprised at the ease I had experienced in my thesis process so far.  While I had devoted a great deal of time and energy to designing and executing my experiments, never did I feel especially overwhelmed by any step in the...

Hands-on Learning

This past semester I had the chance to be a part of a unique Marketing practicum course.  The course is designed to simulate a brand-agency relationship and was made up of four teams, two brand client teams and two agency teams, each of which who had a mentor from...

The Dreaded Thesis

I still distinctly remember the day I was accepted into the Schreyer Honors College.  While most of my friends and family took the time to congratulate me, one interaction in particular was not quite as positive.  One of my peers remarked that she couldn’t believe I...