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Welcome! My name is Cary, and this blog is going to be about my career goal of working in Student Affairs, and the stepping stones on the way to get there. I'm currently a Community Assistant (more commonly referred to as a Resident Assistant) at a small town college, and am researching graduate school opportunities within the field of Student Affairs.  Currently, my goal is to obtain a Master's degree in Student Affairs.  Following that, I would like to work as a Residence Hall Director for some time, and then work in either career counseling on the higher education level or work in college admissions.

Being a CA has taught me so much about people, myself, and how much I truly love the entire college experience and atmosphere.  In talking to various professors, a statement from one always comes to mind from a conversation we had.  I was explaining what my goals were to her, and she replied with a grin, "From the sounds of it, you just never want to leave college.  I wouldn't know anything about that."  She's absolutely right, too.

I've looked at different graduate programs at a variety of different schools and even looked on websites for potential jobs that don't require an advanced degree (and perhaps could give me tuition assistance in order to get a higher degree).  The program that appeals to me most right now is 13 hours away.  I've lived in the same area for my entire life, and this would not only allow me to see more of the world, but also kick me out of my comfort zone, which, admittedly, I love.  The school is also about the same size as the one I attend now, which is perfect.  I would be terrified to go to a school that's a lot bigger because I love the small town feel.

I can't walk to class without knowing at least three people on my way.  I love that my professors, fellow students, campus security officers, and even the university president know me on a first name basis. I want to be a name, not a number.

So, in close, I'm hoping this blog will be somewhere I can write about my successes, figure out how I can improve, share thoughts and ideas, and gain some knowledge along the way.