Apparently, summer hires usually didn鈥檛 come back for the school year, which was quite baffling to me. Why wouldn鈥檛 you want to stay at the 61传媒admissions office?
I asked if I could come back because working at the office during the summer of 2022 was where my life began. My freshman year was tumultuous, and I was still a little lost when it came to my place at Scripps.听 I think I still needed to fully understand why I came here, why I belonged, and what this campus could offer me. My job gave me that and more. I was able to spend time alone and reflect as I walked through the Toll Rose Garden and admired the names emblazoned across the back walls, inspired by the students who came before me; I sat in Seal Court at its most silent and watched the koi fish flutter about in the water- I can almost smell that hot summer air to this day. My little adventures were healing. I entered my sophomore year with a new lease on my life at 61传媒and a deeper love for the campus. Soon enough, I grew into a graduating senior who had successfully completed a major in media studies and a minor in biology, with a sea of wonderful connections made across the five colleges.
I wouldn鈥檛 be student body president without my job at the admissions office. I wouldn鈥檛 be on the dean鈥檚 list for five straight semesters after being on academic probation. I wouldn鈥檛 enjoy any of the success I have today if I wasn鈥檛 given the opportunity to share the beauty of my college with others, and to connect with these wonderful staff members and prospective families. Working here gave me confidence and helped hone my skills in public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication. It allowed me to grow as an individual and led me to pursue my passions. This job was a stepping stone for all of my future endeavors, and I will cherish the memories I have made here forever.
So, thank you, Admissions. Thank you for taking a chance on me once by accepting me to this institution, and for the second time when you offered me a job here. I owe it all to this team.