Nicole here.
I'm terribly sorry for not writing a post sooner. This is my first official one and today is the last day of Forum. I'm sitting in the hotel lobby as I write this. When I get home tonight, I'll start updating photos and writing about my experience at Forum 2011.
I heard "I would like to thank..." at least a dozen times the past four days. I do thank all of the people who helped plan this event, but I especially want to thank the 4 students that came with me to Forum (Jimmy, Rachel, Shawna, and Kelly).
I'll be honest, I was extremely nervous to attend Forum. This was my first one. I didn't know the four students from State that well (even though Shawna and I spend a lot of time together as co-presidents) and I didn't know anyone going to Forum.
That. was. terrifying.
Flying to Phoenix was my first flight by myself. Ever.
Nothing more intimidating than flying alone and going to a place I'm not familiar with or knowing anyone.
I had my first bar-setting experience at Forum. One night there was a social at a place called the Duce. (okay, so it really isn't a bar, haha)
Let me tell you, it was uncomfortable for me.
I never told my NC State classmates, but it meant the world to me that I could hang out with them the WHOLE time and they wouldn't mind. I'm the youngest one of the NC State students at this convention, and they really looked out for me.
It amazes me how you can bond with a person when you're only together for 4 days.
At Forum, you meet people from across the country. You form friendships that can last a lifetime, right?
Attending this Forum allowed me to develop closer friendships with the students at my own school. If I had never come to Forum, I wouldn't have these friendships.
At the General Session last night, the President (Nick) said to look around us. We could be sitting by the next President, the next Steve Jobs, the next famous architect. I kept looking straight ahead, and I just smiled.
I was sitting by my NC State peers. I may not be a grad student like them, but I've never been more proud to be a part of them and a part of NC State.
I don't mean to be all mushy, but I'm truly honored to have been here at Forum with 4 amazing classmates of mine.
So Jimmy, Rachel, Shawna, and K Mo, thank you for everything.
And for all you reading, I'll leave you with this question....
What's your favorite vegetable? (you better let me know :) )
I'm terribly sorry for not writing a post sooner. This is my first official one and today is the last day of Forum. I'm sitting in the hotel lobby as I write this. When I get home tonight, I'll start updating photos and writing about my experience at Forum 2011.
I heard "I would like to thank..." at least a dozen times the past four days. I do thank all of the people who helped plan this event, but I especially want to thank the 4 students that came with me to Forum (Jimmy, Rachel, Shawna, and Kelly).
I'll be honest, I was extremely nervous to attend Forum. This was my first one. I didn't know the four students from State that well (even though Shawna and I spend a lot of time together as co-presidents) and I didn't know anyone going to Forum.
That. was. terrifying.
Flying to Phoenix was my first flight by myself. Ever.
Nothing more intimidating than flying alone and going to a place I'm not familiar with or knowing anyone.
I had my first bar-setting experience at Forum. One night there was a social at a place called the Duce. (okay, so it really isn't a bar, haha)
Let me tell you, it was uncomfortable for me.
I never told my NC State classmates, but it meant the world to me that I could hang out with them the WHOLE time and they wouldn't mind. I'm the youngest one of the NC State students at this convention, and they really looked out for me.
It amazes me how you can bond with a person when you're only together for 4 days.
At Forum, you meet people from across the country. You form friendships that can last a lifetime, right?
Attending this Forum allowed me to develop closer friendships with the students at my own school. If I had never come to Forum, I wouldn't have these friendships.
At the General Session last night, the President (Nick) said to look around us. We could be sitting by the next President, the next Steve Jobs, the next famous architect. I kept looking straight ahead, and I just smiled.
I was sitting by my NC State peers. I may not be a grad student like them, but I've never been more proud to be a part of them and a part of NC State.
I don't mean to be all mushy, but I'm truly honored to have been here at Forum with 4 amazing classmates of mine.
So Jimmy, Rachel, Shawna, and K Mo, thank you for everything.
And for all you reading, I'll leave you with this question....
What's your favorite vegetable? (you better let me know :) )
