Broadened horizons: check!

Yesterday was the first day of CAPAL 's workshops. It was very motivational for me. All the speakers had been doing their jobs for a while and spoke about how they ended up at their careers that they love. I think there were 2 main points I went away with: those speakers who had their dream jobs were in my shows at one point - as an intern. They went through the same uncomfortable sittings with their role models, going to events because there was FREE FOOD. They had the same doubts and uncertainties, but they also had a goal - to serve their community. And even though they are all different, each of their careers allows them to accomplish that. The second point made was that you shouldn't only come to the events for the free food; your main goal should be to NETWORK. All the EDs and officers from all kinds of orgs have chosen to take time out of their busy schedule to meet us - the interns. We shouldn't take that lightly.

Also since I've been in DC, I have been getting so much advice on law school and community work, etc. But the ED of the org I'm placed at really talked to me the most. We happened to both take the same line on the metro to get home. What she told me was very helpful and even refreshing. She said that whether I go to law school or go to grad school, either choice is not wrong or right. They are just different paths. I can apply the skills/education from either choice to my ultimate goal: to serve/better our community. Whether this means by becoming a lawyer, or a public servant doesn't matter because I'll be making a difference either way. As well as leading the way for future generations of our people.