On Saturday, I attended the sophomore alumni brunch, which provided sophomores the opportunity to meet and talk to Bucknell alumni. We were randomly seated with different Bucknell alumni, graduating from varying years, majoring in different concentrations, and working in various industries. My two friends and I were seated at a table with two alums, one working as a financial advisor and the other as a technical writer. I was exposed to two new people that shared both similar and different experiences to myself. They provided career and academic advice, and shared their favorite experiences and academic path at Bucknell. This event not only exposed me to other individuals with different interests than myself, but it opened my eyes to the importance of networking, communication, and collaboration. While I have always known that networking is essential, especially as a student, I never fully understood and appreciated its value. Being in a more comfortable and casual setting allowed me to fully share my Bucknell experience with these alum and receive advice on my academic goals and future career path. This experience inspired me to reach out to different alumni and apply to many internships and jobs for the summer. They also mentioned the importance of remaining true to oneself and your interests, and that inspired me to take Bucknell as an opportunity to find multiple passions or fields of interests.
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